BC Ferries is adding dozens of extra sailings between the Island, Metro Vancouver, and the Sunshine Coast this Thanksgiving Weekend.

BC Ferries is adding dozens of extra sailings between the Island, Metro Vancouver, and the Sunshine Coast this Thanksgiving Weekend.

An additional 85 extra sailings will ensure smooth sailing for more than 420-thousand expected passengers, and 160-thousand vehicles, between Thursday and Tuesday.

Customers can take advantage of Saver fares which can be booked on select off-peak sailings on many routes.

They are the most affordable fare choice and help reduce the pressure on long line ups at peak travel times.

The Thanksgiving long weekend is typically the most popular weekend of the year for walk-on passengers.

At peak times, some sailings may reach passenger capacity and some walk-on customers may experience a sailing wait.

Walk-on passengers can make a free booking on the three routes connecting Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

The service says customers travelling with vehicles without an advance booking will likely experience sailing waits at peak times.

The best option to avoid sailing waits is to travel during less busy times, and arrive at least 45-minutes before your scheduled departure.

You can book a spot for the Thanksgiving weekend at https://www.bcferries.com/