BC Ferries has announced that the Salish Eagle sailings for the remainder of the day (September 29) have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions – high winds.
Cancelled are the 3:25 pm sailing departing Comox (Little River), the 5:15 pm departing Powell River (Westview), the 7:10 pm departing Comox and the 8:45 pm departing Powell River.
According to a BC Ferries travel advisory, the safety of passengers and crew is of primary importance.
“We don’t take the decision to cancel sailings lightly, as we know customers rely on us to get to their destinations,” the advisory stated. “We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this cancellation.
“Our goal is to inform our customers as early as possible of any changes to our scheduled sailings. We recommend that for the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, our customers also follow @BCFerries on Twitter, visit the current conditions webpage at bcferries.com, or call toll free at 1.888.223.3779.”
