COASTAL RENAISSANCE OPEN HOUSE

BC FERRIES INVITES YOU TO PREVIEW

MV COASTAL RENAISSANCE

MV Coastal Renaissance to host a series of open houses

BC Ferries will host a series of open houses to allow the public an early preview of its new ship, Coastal Renaissance. The vessel will officially commence service on the Departure BayHorseshoe Bay route in mid-March upon completion of crew training. –

“BC Ferries is proud to showcase Coastal Renaissance and give the public an opportunity to see the many outstanding features this vessel has to offer,” said David L. Hahn, BC Ferries’ President and CEO. “Just as the name of the vessel indicates, Coastal Renaissance signifies a new beginning for BC Ferries. This vessel is unlike anything British Columbians have known in the past and we invite our customers to experience the difference for themselves at one of the open houses.”

The MV Coastal Renaissance will be available for public tours at the following times:

Location:	Date:	Time:
Canada Place, 999 Canada PlaceVancouver Way,	Sunday, January 20	12 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Assembly Wharf, 11 Port Way, Nanaimo	Saturday, February 2	12 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Ogden Point, 187 Dallas Road, Victoria	Saturday, February 9	12 noon – 5:00 p.m.

Coastal Renaissance, the first of three brand new Coastal Class vessels, offers the latest in marine design and technological advancement, state-of-the-art safety systems and environmentally sensitive features. These features, along with a commitment to maximizing the customer experience, are intended to connect all travellers with the beauty and splendour of the west coast.

Inside, discover the fine tastes of the Coastal Café, the comfort of the Seawest Lounge and the relaxing atmosphere of the Sitka Coffee Place with 180-degree panoramic views. The Coastal Class ships boast the largest Passages Gift Shops in the BC Ferries fleet at 1500 square feet. Take a stroll on one of the vessel’s spacious outer decks and let the children check out the play equipment in one of the two Kids Zones.

The 160-metre Coastal Renaissance will carry 1650 passengers and crew and 370 vehicles and 1650 passengers and crew at a speed of 21 knots. The ship features a diesel-electric propulsion system/power station that is one of the largest and most economical in the world.

BC Ferries invites you to tour the vessel and plan your first trip on the brand new Coastal Renaissance.