| M.V. Spirit of Vancouver Island | |
| Place Built | Victoria, BC |
| Year Built | 1994 |
| Vehicle Capacity | 470 |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,052 (+ 48 crew) |
| Length | 167.5 m |
| Gross Tons | 18,790 |
| Service Speed | 19.5 knots |
| Horsepower | 15,965 |
| Est. Retirement Year* | 2039/2040 |
| Onboard Services* | Cafeteria, Buffet, Snack Bar, Coffee Bar, Gift Shop, Vending, Video Arcades, Staterooms, Conference Room, Work Stations |
| * From BC Ferries Coastal Ferry Services Contract (2003) |
Notes of Interest:
- The Spirit of Vancouver Island and her sister ship, Spirit of British Columbia are the largest ships in the fleet and the ferries with the most horsepower.
- The only route that the Spirit of Vancouver Island operates on is the Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay (Victoria) route. These are the only two terminals with berths able to accomidate the superferries.
| Year | Event |
| 1994 | Launched |
| 2000 | September 14 - A pleasure craft sailed into the path of the Spirit of Vancouver Island and was hit resulting in two deaths. For the Transportation Safety Board of Canada report on the accident, visit the following link: http://www.bcfmwu.com/press/pdf/TSB_CollisionReport.pdf. |
| 2003 | July 21 - The Spirit of Vancouver Island slammed into her berth at Swartz Bay doing some damage to the ferry and the dock. Four people were slightly hurt, but the ferry returned to service the next day. |
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This page was last updated on September 6, 2005.