Captain John “Jack” Cox, chairman and co-owner of Black Ball Ferry Line, worked on the MV COHO soon after it went into service.
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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.
Please arrive at your departure terminal 30 minutes ahead of the sailing time. Reservations are not required for walk-on or bicycle passengers. Tickets can be purchased prior to boarding on the day of travel at the ticket window in the terminal.
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.
For those traveling by boat into Canada (most Alaska cruises, for instance, stop in Canada), a passport or passport card are necessary. Same goes for trains. If you're traveling by foot and go through a border control area, you'll need a passport, passport card, or NEXUS card.
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.
The current ferry (the MV Coho) is operated by Blackball Transport and provides year-round vehicle / passenger ferry service. The Coho is a traditional ferry that makes the Port Angeles to Victoria ferry crossing in 1hr 35 minutes.