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Post by futureferrydriver on Jun 7, 2018 11:16:21 GMT -8
Unless my eyes are deceiving me, the big mural picture of the 'Spirit of British Columbia' is a PRE-MLU version??? Or did I miss something? No that is Pre-MLU. That and the one that Deborah Marshall always is standing by on TV will need to be changed I assume we’re talking about the poster thing that from WCFF’s instagram page (first picture in the album shared above in this thread); it looks pretty much the same as pre-MLU but it looks like it has been updated to include the conversion to LNG. Notice that under “fuel capacity” it says “1 Natural Gas Tank....” |
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Post by Kelvin Lee on Jun 8, 2018 17:52:49 GMT -8
Toilets In another nod to the past there seemed to be a lot of toilet issues. You think that would come out on the trip over from Europe. (The nod to the past being the SoBC missing almost a month of service when new for plumbing issues). Seriously though, this is a significant issue. There were very long lines to use the washroom, and by the end of my first sailing the buffet ones were out of service. Were the toilets and urinals were replaced? |
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Post by futureferrydriver on Jun 8, 2018 20:13:58 GMT -8
I still haven’t been onboard yet but from my terminal side analysis the car decks are much brighter with the new LEDs. And I mean SO much brighter that it was noticeable to me, standing by berth 5 at Swartz Bay, looking into the MCD at berth 1.
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Post by Ferryman on Jun 8, 2018 20:50:55 GMT -8
I had my first post-MLU trip aboard the SOBC this morning also.
Overall I was pretty satisfied with all of the upgrades. The new engines/propulsion system makes a huge difference with the onboard ride experience. Far less engine noise and vibration than before, particularly on Deck 5 aft. Even while the ship was maneuevering it seemed relatively smooth.
The Arbutus Coffee bar seems to be a major hit so far. There was a lineup there for the entire crossing. At one point the lineup ran from the till and almost right up to the starboard side kid play area in the Deck 6 midship lounge (Coffee bar is in that lounge at the aft end).
The new secret lounge on Deck 6, Port side forward is probably one of the best spots to get away from the crowds and noise, aside from the Sea West lounge.
That’s just my two cents to further Dane’s first impression.
Nice to have both Spirits back on the run together again.
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Post by Scott on Jun 10, 2018 22:40:27 GMT -8
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Post by Chris City on Jun 16, 2018 15:19:44 GMT -8
Spirit of British Columbia has just departed Swartz Bay and is passing through Colburne Passage on her way to Tsawwassen on the 1 o'clock sailing.
June 16, 2018
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 18, 2018 11:21:29 GMT -8
I am on Spirit of British Columbia right now. I don’t mind the post mid life refit interior. But BC Ferries should expand the selection of drinks and food at Arbutus Coffee Shop because it’s seems like waste of space with such a lack of food and drink options. Also BC Ferries should get rid of seats that are on every other ferry and put Spirit Class seating in its place because they seem out of place on the vessel since all other seating is same past pre-mid life interior design of Spirit of British Columbia.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 20, 2018 19:27:50 GMT -8
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Post by Brandon S on Jun 20, 2018 19:40:06 GMT -8
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 20, 2018 19:54:54 GMT -8
jeez does no one have interior shots? I’m curious to see what she looks like inside! I’ll guess I’ll have to go this weekend!
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Post by Brandon S on Jun 20, 2018 19:58:57 GMT -8
jeez does no one have interior shots? I’m curious to see what she looks like inside! I’ll guess I’ll have to go this weekend! I have a few on my Flickr, and on this page Ferry Photos On My Flickr |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 20, 2018 20:01:07 GMT -8
jeez does no one have interior shots? I’m curious to see what she looks like inside! I’ll guess I’ll have to go this weekend! I was thinking about it but my sailing was full, so I choose not to because I didn’t feel like get judged. |
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Post by ragingpotatoyt on Jun 20, 2018 20:01:32 GMT -8
jeez does no one have interior shots? I’m curious to see what she looks like inside! I’ll guess I’ll have to go this weekend! Personally I would wait to see it myself but to each their own I guess |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 23, 2018 18:01:28 GMT -8
I just disembarked the SOBC after a round trip today! I like the new interior even though not much has changed! I like the new little lounge on deck 6 it’s nice and quiet at least on my sailings it was! The Arbutus Coffee Place is nice but I don’t like the fact you can’t buy cold fountain drinks there and have to go to the Coastal Cafe for that! I think the Passages Retail Store which they call it now is way too big! Do we really need a big retail store like that onboard? The whole ride is so much more smooth now not a lot of shaking it seems! I’m gonna compare when I take the SOVI back to Swartz Bay tonight!
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Post by Kelvin Lee on Jun 24, 2018 13:18:59 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 24, 2018 17:05:55 GMT -8
Arbutus Coffee Bar at 2:20 mark ------ Great job, Samuel and female-voice-who-held-the-camera |
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Post by Kahloke on Jun 24, 2018 17:25:20 GMT -8
Great video and photos (in prior posts) of SOBC since the refit. I'm looking forward to riding on this vessel at the end of July.
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Post by Scott on Jun 29, 2018 22:08:41 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 6, 2018 16:32:30 GMT -8
Spirit of British Columbia is late and is headed for Active Pass. Spirit of Vancouver Island has already been through the pass and is headed for Swartz Bay. - 5:51pm on July 2, 2018, seen from Bluffs Park on Galiano Island  . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 7, 2018 13:02:45 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 7, 2018 17:05:13 GMT -8
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Post by Brandon S on Jul 8, 2018 19:09:16 GMT -8
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Post by Brandon S on Jul 16, 2018 16:33:41 GMT -8
According to a friend of mine who recently visited the bridge of the SOBC, he was told that the new Whistles are not to be used unless it is an emergency. The captain told him that Transport Canada has asked BC Ferries not to use the whistle as it is extremely loud.
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Post by Charles on Jul 17, 2018 20:08:06 GMT -8
According to a friend of mine who recently visited the bridge of the SOBC, he was told that the new Whistles are not to be used unless it is an emergency. The captain told him that Transport Canada has asked BC Ferries not to use the whistle as it is extremely loud. Are they really that much louder than the Coastal Classes whistles? If they’re that loud then what was the point of the SOBC getting retrofitted with those whistles? It also makes me wonder why BCFerries didn’t just get the same whistle set as the Coastal Class, and why the different chord? It doesn’t really sound like BCFerries past vessels. This is all very weird, at least for me 🤔 |
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Post by PNW_ferrynerd on Jul 17, 2018 23:37:03 GMT -8
According to a friend of mine who recently visited the bridge of the SOBC, he was told that the new Whistles are not to be used unless it is an emergency. The captain told him that Transport Canada has asked BC Ferries not to use the whistle as it is extremely loud. Are they really that much louder than the Coastal Classes whistles? If they’re that loud then what was the point of the SOBC getting retrofitted with those whistles? It also makes me wonder why BCFerries didn’t just get the same whistle set as the Coastal Class, and why the different chord? It doesn’t really sound like BCFerries past vessels. This is all very weird, at least for me 🤔 I am very surprised that its a Kahlenberg T4 and not a regular AirChime(Just my opinion, they should have use a horn like the Queen of Nanaimo). If it is a Really nice captain, and you request it going through Active Pass, There is a 95% chance that they will use it. Obviously if there is a moron in the way, then the will stop "mooing", Then give a real blast.(BTW Charels, I like trains too). |
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