Cruising British Columbia's Inside Passage (Prince Rupert to Port Hardy on BC Ferries) | Canada 🇨🇦

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Canada's Pacific fjordland offers one of the most incredible coastlines in North America, and in mid-February, I had the opportunity to sail from Canada's border with Alaska to the north coast of Vancouver Island - a 450 km journey that would take me 17 hours to complete by sea.
For the reasonable sum of $220, I bought a one-way BC Ferries ticket with outside cabin and headed to the port of Prince Rupert to catch the overnight cruise through British Columbia's inside passage.
Travelling during these uncertain and complicated times is not for the faint of heart - only 27 passengers were on board this massive vessel, plying one of the most travelled sea routes in Canada. I jumped at the opportunity to explore the coast without the crowds, and enjoyed smooth sailing all the way down to Port Hardy, on Vancouver Island's north coast. I highly recommend this trip if you ever find yourself in the area! This isn't as luxurious as an Alaska cruise, but the sights are exactly the same!
Vlog Number 93 | #Canada | #BritishColumbia | Filmed February 2021
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@DrifterDave Год назад

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@patrickofreeman 3 года назад

Great job with your video. You really showed all the key features of this trip, and the beautiful scenery. I'm very interested but would be 10x more if it had one or 2 stops at those amazing islands. I realize it's more efficient the way they do it, but man would that rock to be able to explore a little and make a vacation to never forget.

@DrifterDave 3 года назад

In the summer the boats run on a much more frequent schedule, so it's usually possible to disembark at Bella Bella and then take local ferries (or hired boats) to the nearby islands. Unfortunately, Bella Bella was under strict no-visitation orders due to the pandemic, so I wasn't able to alight & explore there. Thanks for checking out my channel!

@ericwasylenko6258 3 года назад

Ferry seems like excellent value. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@DrifterDave 3 года назад

It really is! One of British Columbia's must-do experiences 👍😎

@BC250 3 года назад

I hope to take that ferry route someday and especially now that I relocated to Nanaimo! The seas didn't look rough, so you lucked out! Late fall to early spring can get pretty windy on the coast.

@DrifterDave 3 года назад

It was very calm and relaxing for the most part - just the unprotected part was a bit rough. Definitely worth taking the journey - I loved the experience & how much it resembled a cruise, without the frills.

@NormanSilv 2 месяца назад

The Straits of Texada are spectacular.

@DrifterDave 2 месяца назад

I didn’t make it quite that far south on this ride! We ended at Port Hardy 👍

@eunhyeshin4924 2 года назад

wow! I love your video. The angle and quality are really great and it's as if I'm shooting myself. Thanks for the awesome images!

@DrifterDave 2 года назад

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏

@brandonpeniuk 2 года назад

Hey Dave, this is a fantastic Vlog. I have always wanted to go up to Prince Rupert by way of ferrie. I am actually coming to the island in September. I can't wait to go. I watched a previous video of you taking the ferrie from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen. It was great.

@DrifterDave 2 года назад

Awesome! Definitely check out the journey from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert - it’s an incredible trip!

@ATRMvidya 2 года назад

Thanks for posting this! It is novel to see that you stayed at the Glen Lyon. It is my favourite hotel in Port Hardy, and the restaurant there is good too. I have visited there for work a few times. It has the best views.

@DrifterDave 2 года назад

Absolutely agreed! It was one of those hotels that was very hard to leave...I still can't get that view out of my mind. Perfect location and incredibly reasonable in terms of price.

@Abbittibbi Год назад

Would not live anywhere else in the world for the reasons you're showing up here, thank you for it. And that Northern Expedition is great too, been there once and going back in a very near future, already booked, can't wait.

@DrifterDave Год назад

Awesome!

@Abbittibbi Год назад

@@DrifterDave It's you that is awesome to share this solo journey, and a quick look at your channel, there seems to be much more from you! Thanks again!

@DrifterDave Год назад

@@Abbittibbi Thanks for the kind words

@vincenttalman9630 2 года назад

Wow, amazing content. Appreciate you making these videos. I will pass your chanel on to my friends. 🍻

@DrifterDave 2 года назад

Thank you!

@unappealingundesirable2826 Год назад

I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Since 2012, Vancouver BC has been my favorite vacation spot. Since 2013, I've wanted to drive from Prince Rupert to Prince George. I would visit Victoria more often, if it wasn't for long ferry rides, and long ferry line waits. Before the pandemic, I discovered this Port Hardy to Prince Rupert Ferry. I know that it's costly. I thought that it would be neat to see the inside passage. I'm afraid that I would waste a lot of time, sleeping in the cabin! Part of this trip should be looking at the scenery. It's essentially a cruise. I have only one flaw as a human being, but it's a big one: I'm not a dog person. I hear that dogs are allowed on certain decks. Did you see a lot of dogs on your ride?

@DrifterDave Год назад

Dogs are only allowed in the pet storage area, not around the ship. So, you won't see any unless you choose to go into the kennel area. Yes, it's costly - maybe do the day sailing of the inside passage (summers only), or break your trip in Bella Bella. That way, you can see everything during daytime hours!

@unappealingundesirable2826 Год назад

@@DrifterDave Dave, thank YOU, for all of your awesome info, and awesome videos! I'll reference it on your Prince Rupert video, but I thought about sleeping in the car on the ferry deck, since a cabin costs 110-150 CAD. Even though I would actually prefer having that "hotel" room on the ship. Considering it's not a true cruise ship, those beds look very decent and adequately comfortable! I've toured submarine bases in the USA, and those beds look more comfortable than some of those submarine ship beds.

@DrifterDave Год назад

Yes, they're very comfortable and well worth the extra bit of money. You're not able to sleep in your car - no one is allowed on the car deck during sailing. So it's either sleep on a chair in the common area, or get a berth and enjoy the journey being well-rested. It's definitely worth the price.

@Spanderson99 Год назад

From my experience on this ferry, it’s probably easier to hitch a ride into town from a local! Of course, 2021 was a different time. Did this both ways on my bike tour up to Haida Gwaii last year, the value for money is incredible!

@DrifterDave Год назад

That sounds like a great trip! Unfortunately I visited during the height of Covid and absolutely no one was offering rides. I’d like to go back and revisit these places now that restrictions have died down - next time in the summer ☀️

@nobodythatyouknow241 Год назад

The best part of the ferry trip is between Prince Rupert and Bella Bella. To bad you missed it in the dark.

@DrifterDave Год назад

Agreed - what can you do? Thankfully I experience the full passage along that section when I was on an Alaska cruise when I was younger. Gorgeous stretch of coastline 👌

@larrymoore5778 Год назад

Great video! Question...are small dogs allowed to stay in the BC Ferries cabin (Prince Rupert > Port Hardy)?

@DrifterDave Год назад

No - they have to be kept in the kennel area, unfortunately. Though, you might be able to sneak one in when no one is watching… 🤷‍♂️ It’s fairly low key.

@ChantelStays 2 года назад

Gosh we live in a beautiful province ! I'm in Comox Valley...I want to take my girls on the inside passage

@DrifterDave 2 года назад

Do it! It’s an incredible trip and much cheaper than a cruise 👍 I’d love to take the same trip again in the summer!

@Rutgerbrote 2 года назад

Newcomer here. Nice videos. Very nice! Question: Why do you bleep "covid"?

@DrifterDave 2 года назад

Because the videos get demonetized & not promoted if Covid is mentioned. It labels it as "controversial material".

@Rutgerbrote 2 года назад

@@DrifterDave OK. Thanks for answer. Go on & take care!

@MOI-qq8zc 2 года назад

Wondered that too!

@ryantheman27 3 года назад

Does it have a bar ?

@DrifterDave 3 года назад

They offer a very limited alcohol selection in the restaurant (beer/wine only). The lounge was closed due to the pandemic, but I believe it serves spirits as well.

@rolfkrajewski4975 2 года назад

Is there wifi on board?

@DrifterDave 2 года назад

No, there didn't seem to be any wifi signal. I believe there is wifi on the smaller vessels, but not this one.

@ChantelStays 2 года назад

No wifi on BC ferries....

@555pa555 3 года назад

Are people able to sleep in their vehicles/ campers? Was there a spot for dogs to do their business ?

@DrifterDave 3 года назад

Yes and yes! I know the rules regarding remaining in vehicles have waxed and waned during the pandemic, so it's best to do research shortly before your trip. In February, several families stayed in their vehicles rather than renting cabins. As for pets, there are well-stocked pet areas. Information can be found here: www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/travel-with-pets

@ChantelStays 2 года назад

You're not supposed to...but I'm sure people still do. There generally is dog/pet area.

@lawrencewright2816 Год назад

The face diapers ruin everything.

@DrifterDave Год назад

Agreed - I was just thinking, I need to change the thumbnail on this video. My choice was to wear the diaper, or spend another 6 months locked inside my home & not take the trip. I'm glad those days are behind us!