How early do you have to be to get to the Black Ball Ferry?
Please arrive 90 minutes (60 minutes for 6:10am sailing) prior to your departure. Vehicles must check-in at the ticket window located at the end of Oswego Street (about a block past our main Victoria terminal building).
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It is the most direct ferry crossing between Victoria and the United States, with daily, year-round service provided. The 90-minute, 22.59 nautical mile (42 km) trip is a scenic journey through the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Well-behaved pets are allowed in all areas of the main passenger deck, with the exception of the coffee shop and forward observation lounge. If your pet prefers a quieter space, the covered solarium on the outer deck may be a good option.
ID & Travel RequirementsPassport Card. Enhanced Driver's License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID) applicable to select states/provinces only (MI, MN, NY, VT, WA; ON, BC, MB) If you are not a United States or Canadian born citizen, you will be required to have a passport and possibly a Visa.
Generally yes, but not all ferry companies currently offer e-ticket options. Once you complete your online booking, a confirmation email will provide details about the check-in process. If e-tickets are supported by your ferry company, you'll only have to download them to your phone.
Black Ball Ferry Line operates the M.V. Coho passenger and vehicle ferry linking Victoria, B.C. on Vancouver Island with Port Angeles, WA on the scenic Olympic Peninsula. It is the only daily, year-round vehicle and passenger ferry service between downtown Victoria, British Columbia and Washington State.
Some ferry companies allow you to board by simply showing your booking confirmation email, which includes your personal details and your reservation code. You can either show the email on your device (phone, tablet) or print it out and bring it with you.
If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.
All the Washington State ferries allow you to stay in your car. Being in a front car in bad weather can be interesting. All the car decks are open end to end, and the boats are double ended.
The Ferry ride is free. All passengers are required to comply with applicable U.S. Coast Guard Security Regulations regardless of which level they board from.