Northern Expedition holds in Skidegate - Sailing delayed until Wednesday evening

Update: Further delays owing to weather kept the Northern Expedition docked at Skidegate until 7 PM, it's new arrival time for Prince Rupert is 1:30 AM Thursday.

The Pacific frontal system currently approaching the North Coast is already making for stormy conditions on Haida Gwaii and with adverse weather conditions now reported across Hecate Strait, BC Ferries has issued a Service Notice for the Northern Expedition.

The Notice provides details on the Sailing delay for the vessel, with a revised departure time now listed as Wednesday, January 21st at 6 PM, weather dependent.

That would make its arrival at Prince Rupert late into Wednesday night, or early Thursday morning depending on the conditions.

You can review the Service Notice Below.

For updated information on the Haida Gwaii - Prince Rupert route see the BC Ferries website.

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