It’s been some time since BC Ferries closed their Pacific Buffet. First shutting down in 2020 due to COVID-19, 2023 came with some sad news that we wouldn’t ever see the restaurant again. The space has since been replaced by BC Ferries’ shiny new lounge and different food offerings.
Unfortunately, the prices have left many passengers feeling adrift.
SEASCAPES LOUNGE
BC Ferries’ Seascapes Lounge has finally opened ahead of peak summer travel season. Replacing the Pacific Buffet, this on-board lounge offers “a selection of food and beverage options in a quiet, more relaxed setting.”
The space was designed with much customer input. Over 10,000 people participated in surveys in order to determine what exactly BC Ferries guests wanted for this upcoming area. There was “strong support for premium food options and a quieter atmosphere.”
The lounge is currently available on the Spirit of Vancouver Island and the Spirit of British Columbia. And while the space may be beautiful and the energy quieter, the cost of eating there might just stress you out instead.
A FEE FOR A FEE
In order to get into Seascapes Lounge, you need to pay a $6 entry fee. This gets you unlimited tea, coffee, and soft drinks.
But, no food.
If you’re feeling peckish, then you’ll have to fork over a few more dollars to get your fill. You can select from Seascapes’ breakfast, lunch & dinner, or dessert menus, available during their respective dining times.
Breakfast goers, you can enjoy a $9.99 bowl of oatmeal with some berries and yogurt. And if you’re feeling a little fancier, you can try their $13.99 crepes, as well.
The lunch & dinner menu isn’t much better for pricing. The soup of the day is $9.49, and a niçoise salad costs $15.99. Oh, and don’t forget about the $7 to $8 desserts on offer, just in case you wanted to pay even more money. You can also have a drink on board, ranging from $7.99 beers to $14.99 wines. Although, they “must be purchased with a meal.”
Exorbitant pricing isn’t anything new to Metro Vancouverites, but this feels unreasonable to many. This is especially evident when you compare this to the Pacific Buffet’s previous full-dinner and unlimited dessert price of $27.
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