BC Ferries Thru Fare: Smart Workaround for Southern Gulf Islands

0:00BC Ferries is raising prices starting April 8th, but Metro Vancouver folks heading to the southern Gulf Islands got a smart work around with the, through, fair. It bundles your ticket from São Watson to Swartz Bay, and then straight to places like Salt Spring, Galiano, Maine, Pender, or Set Turner. No extra charge for that second hop. Vehicle Ferries jump to $110, adult flip passengers pay $21, and kids hit $10.50. This deal, around since September 2016, still beats buying separate tickets even with the hikes. Travelers dig it because it keeps costs down amid rising rates, especially for island escapes from the mainland grind. No big backlash yet. Just folks planting trips smarter to dodge the full sting. Now Sabre Ferries qualify for through tickets too, opening more cheap options after the changes kick in. Tell the ticket agent upfront and you're set with prepaid or reservation fares. Just watch connections, no guarantees, so hop the next sailing from Swartz Bay, or use it before noon the next day if you missed the last one.

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