Tour of the Albion Ferry, MV Klatawa, and the BC Ferry, MV Klitsa, while the other Albion Ferry, Kulleet is out for refit.

Powell River Class. Launched and put into service in 1965. Usually used as a 'Fill-in' during the winter on certain Minor routes, or used as a Secondary vessel on the Tsawwassen to Southern Gulf Islands route in the summer.

BC Ferries latest largest Newbuild. She was built in Flensburg, Germany in 2007. She is one of 3 triplette sisters, and are the largest Double Ended Ferries in the World. Holds 370 vehicles, and carries 1650 passengers. She made the 10,000 km long voyage to Departure Bay in Nanaimo in 48 days. She departed Germany October 27th, and arrived on December 13th. She will begin service on the Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) route in March 2008. Her two sisters, Coastal Inspiration and Coastal Celebration are still on the way, and will arrive between early to late Spring of 2008.

Former Ferry that ran to Woodfibre from Squamish BC. A lost sister to BC Ferries, Nimpkish, AJ Savoie, and Nicola. Currently is now tied up at the Allied ship builders in North Vancouver.

The Crofton to Vesuvius (Saltspring Island) Ferry

Although not a BC Ferry, the MV Island home is similar in numerous ways to BC Ferries' C-Class, and Super C-Class vessels, as a double ender. She entered service for the first time in March 2007 on the Marthas Vineyard to Woods Hole, Massachusettes route, and ended up replacing the aging MV Islander.

The Thetis to Kuper Island Ferry in the Winter seasons, and the Denman to Hornby Island Ferry in the Winter.

Originally constructed in 1985, and then cut up and trucked to Salt Lake City, Utah, to be reconstructed. Named MV John Atlantic Burr at the time, was then purchased by BC Ferries in 2005. She was then cut up again, and trucked to Tacoma Washington, and then barged up to Vancouver BC. She's now been reconstructed, this time added with an extra vehicle lane down the center of the vessel. Scheduled to enter service on the Chemainus-Thetis Island-Kuper Island Route in January 2007.

Powell River Class. Launched and put into service in 1965. Currently operates on the Swartz Bay to Southern Gulf Islands route.

The M/V Nantucket is another vessel from the Massachuesetts Steamship Authority Ferries Fleet. She was considered "State-of-the-art" back in her time, when she was built in 1974. That's because she was the first Diesel run ship of the fleet, as they were changing over from Steam power. She's named after Nantucket Island, and has served on both the Hyannis to Nantucket, and Woods Hole to Marthas Vineyard route many times over the years. Currently she's undergoing an MLU, for new interior, and a whole new entire wheelhouse. She'll be back up and running in April 2008.

Built in 1958, for the Sparky Ferry company. Originally used to operate from Kelsey Bay to Port Hardy. Transformed from a regular hull, to a Catamaran hull in the early 1970s. Currently operates on the Powell River to Texada Ferry Route.

BC Ferries recently purchased replacement for the Queen of the North. Originally named "MV Sonia", and used to operate in Spain. She was sailed over to Victoria BC, from Pireaus, Greece in December 2006, where she underwent an upgrade to all interior levels of the ship, and was brought up to BC Ferries and Transport Canada standards. Currently she sits at Deas Dock getting the finishing touched before heading up North to her New Route on April 1st, 2007.

Powell River Class. Built in 1965, and is a sister to the Bowen and Mayne Queens. This Ferry recieved an upgrade in the 1970's to the cardeck, to remove the lower passenger decks, to allow more overheight vehicles to travel aboard. This vessel now operates on the Campbell River to Quadra Island Route.

The Ferry that operates on the Duke Point-Tsawwassen Route. The 5th, and last C-Class Ferry which is undergoing the C-Class Mid Life Upgrades, and is expected to return to service on the Duke Point Route in June of 2007.

The Ferry that operates on the Comox (Little River) to Powell River (Westview) Route.

Built in 1991 in Vancouver B.C. and operates on the Horseshoe Bay-Bowen Island Route

Originally from Europe, this ship is probably one of the most hated ships of the Fleet, besides the Fastcats, due to its odd design. The 'Wack operates on the Saltery Bay to Earls cove route in the winter, and then operates on the Discovery Coast route in Northern BC, during the summer.

C-Class Ferry. Operates as a Supplementary Ship on the Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay run in the summer. Also is the dedicated Ferry to replace whichever C-Class ferry that is out of service for the Mid Life Upgrade. This Ferry was the 1st of its class to be upgraded.

C-Class, twin sister to the Queen of Coquitlam. Operates on the Nanaimo to Horsehoe Bay route. 2nd Ferry of its class to recieve a Mid Life upgrade (June 2004) to provide another 20 years of service.

Built in 1992, in Victoria, and is the Twin sister to the Queen of Capilano. The only slight difference between the two, is that the 'Cumberland, has platform decks, to allow for more vehicle space. Operates on the Swartz Bay-Southern Gulf Islands route, with the Mayne Queen.

V-Class
One of the Original Ferries of the Fleet from the 60s. Been sliced and diced a few times from the original plan to look like how it is now. Usually operates as an extra ship, or substitute.
EDIT: BC Ferries announcement on January 30th, 2008, that the Queen of Esquimalt will be retired in September 2008, along with the Queens of Saanich, Vancouver and Tsawwassen.

The 1st B-Class built in 1964. Primary vessel on the Tsawwassen to Southern Gulf Islands route. Twin sister to the Queen of Burnaby, and Queen of New Westminster

Former B-Class ferry. Stretched in the 1970s, and lifted in 1990, to carry more passengers and vehicles. This ship is expected to recieve an upgrade to the passenger deck during the Winter of 2006, to provide another 10 years of service. She will be 52 years old by the time she's retired in 2016.

C-Class
Twin of the Queen of Surrey, and underwent Mid-Life Refit in 2005. Also ran aground at Horseshoe Bay due to the engine losing power and resulting in running aground 2 weeks after it returned from the upgrade. 3rd out of 5 Ferries of its class to recieve the upgrade.

The 3rd V-Class built in 1963. Secondary vessel on the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route. Twin sister to the Queen of Esquimalt. EDIT: BC Ferries announcement on January 30th, 2008, that the Queen of Saanich will be retired in September 2008, along with the Queens of Vancouver, Esquimalt and Tsawwassen.

First BC Ferry ever built, now retired and is now located just south of Mission BC, on the Fraser River. She is scheduled to be scrapped sometime in the coming months.

C-Class Ferry, that operates on the Langdale to Horseshoe Bay route. Recently went through a Mid Life Upgrade (Finnished June 2006) to provide another 20 years of service. 4th out of 5 ferries in its class to complete the upgrade.

The Twin Sister to the Queen of Sidney. This was the 2nd BC Ferry ever built, in 1960. Still in service operating as a replacement on the Tsawwassen-Southern Gulf Islands, Comox-Powell River in the winter, and running as the summer vessel on the Earls Cove-Saltery Bay route in the Summer. The replacement for this ship is expected to enter service in 2008.
EDIT: BC Ferries announcement on January 30th, 2008, that the Queen of Tsawwassen will be retired in September 2008, along with the Queens of Saanich, Esquimalt and Vancouver.

The 2nd V-Class built in 1962. Secondary vessel on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route. Twin sister to the former Queen of Victoria. EDIT: BC Ferries announcement on January 30th, 2008, that the Queen of Vancouver will be retired in September 2008, along with the Queens of Saanich, Esquimalt and Tsawwassen.

Built in 1977, for the Ministry of Highways, Saltwater Division, which became part of BC Ferries in 1985. Currently operates on the Denman Island, to Buckley Bay (Vancouver Island) route.

The Ferry that operates on the Downtown Nanaimo to Gabriola Island Route. The last Ferry to recieve the new colour scheme.

Built in 1997, at the Allied Ship Builders in North Vancouver. This was supposed to be the 1st, out of 3 planned vessels, for the "Century Class" vessels, but only the Skeena Queen was ever built. This vessel has operated, and continues to operate on the Swartz Bay, to Saltspring Island route.

The 1st Spirit Class built in 1993. Primary vessel on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route. Twin sister to the Spirit of Vancouver Island

The 2nd Spirit Class built in 1994. Primary Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route. Twin sister to the Spirit of British Columbia

This is a gallery dedicated to Misc. Ferries operating in the State of Massachussetts. The majority of them are part of the Steamship Authority Fleet. Along with a few other High Speed service Ferries.

Fast Ferries built by the Provincial NDP party, for a faster option of travelling to Vancouver Island from the mainland on the Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo route. Huge failure, due to wake, fuel consumption, and limit to vehicles. All three Cats were auctioned off for $19 million, and the company that built them, went along with them to Washington Marine.