BC Ferries cancels sailings on Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay route

BC Ferries are seen leaving Horseshoe Bay near West Vancouver, B.C., March 16, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

BC Ferries has cancelled a number of sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay because one of its vessels requires maintenance, according to the company.

The cancellations will impact people planning on travelling on the route on Thursday and Friday.

"If you have a booking on one of these cancelled sailings, you will hear from our customer service centre who will let you know if we can fit you on an alternate sailing later in the day, or if your booking must be cancelled. In the case of a cancellation, we will refund your fees and/or fares," a service notice from BC Ferries says.

The cancelled sailings are as follows.

Thursday, Dec. 19

Friday, Dec. 20

"We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of these cancellations," the company's service notice says.