Early Departure for Northern Adventure as next storm approaches

The Northern Adventure will get a head start on some oncoming weather
with BC Ferries moving up the Skidegate departure by one hour tonight

Travellers heading for Prince Rupert this evening out of Skidegate will need to be at the ferry terminal a bit earlier than usual, as BC Ferries announces an early departure for the Northern Adventure, that as  another marine storm makes its way towards the waters of Hecate Strait.

In a Service notice posted today, the original timetable of a 10PM sailing has been moved ahead one hour, with the Northern Adventure expected to depart Skidegate at 9 tonight.

The current marine forecast for Hecate Strait has a GALE Warning in effect, with 45 knot winds expected this evening with seas building to 3 metres during the overnight period.

Any updates for the Service Notice can be found here.

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