Nanaimo Harbour - Gabriola Island Proposed Schedule

We're getting ready to introduce two new Island Class vessels on the Nanaimo Harbour - Gabriola Island route in early 2022. Two-ship service for this route will be organized so that: 

• One vessel will home port on Gabriola Island, meaning it will be tied up on Gabriola when not in service
• The other vessel will home port in Nanaimo Harbour at a berth close to the terminal
• One vessel will maintain the 17 hour service day you experience today
• The second vessel will provide additional service during the peak travelling hours of the day starting at 7:30am 

We have developed a proposed schedule for the new Island Class ships that provides two-ship service during the busiest times. Key features of the proposed schedule include: 

• Up to 49% more capacity in peak times
• Short breaks in the schedule in the morning and evening to provide crew on both vessels with their required meal breaks

We want to ensure that the schedules we've proposed balance operational requirements with community needs and are asking for your thoughts. We look forward to hearing from you.