{"id":15121,"date":"2025-08-15T20:02:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T20:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=15121"},"modified":"2025-08-15T20:02:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T20:02:48","slug":"vancouver-island-ferrys-hullo-service-marks-two-year-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=15121","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver Island Ferry\u2019s Hullo service marks two year milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Vancouver Island Ferry\u2019s Hullo service marks two year milestone<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Two years after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/passenger\/ferries\/new-vancouver-island-ferry-service-readies-for-take-off\/\">welcoming its first passengers<\/a> on August 16, 2023, Vancouver Island Ferry Company\u2019s Hullo service is celebrating a significant milestone, marking its second anniversary of linking Downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo across the Georgia Strait. With a 40% year-over-year growth, the fast-ferry service has cemented its role in making life easier and more connected for British Columbians.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-wp-embed is-provider-marine-log wp-block-embed-marine-log\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"EaKb3sSk10\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/passenger\/ferries\/new-vancouver-island-ferry-service-readies-for-take-off\/\">New Vancouver Island ferry service readies for take off<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"\u201cNew Vancouver Island ferry service readies for take off\u201d \u2014 Marine Log\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/passenger\/ferries\/new-vancouver-island-ferry-service-readies-for-take-off\/embed\/#?secret=TrdkMJPEsW#?secret=EaKb3sSk10\" data-secret=\"EaKb3sSk10\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Vancouver Island Ferry Company says that Hullo\u2019s mission from day one was to simplify travel, save people time, and give them the freedom to enjoy both sides of the coast.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery day, we see how we\u2019re helping people see family and friends more often and have new adventures,\u201d says Sekhar Angepat, founder and chief revenue officer at Hullo. \u201cOur goal wasn\u2019t to simply redistribute travelers from traditional services, but to grow the entire travel market. By creating new possibilities like same-day event trips, we\u2019re enabling journeys that people simply weren\u2019t making before. The stories we hear from our passengers confirm we\u2019re on the right track.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The service has unlocked a variety of travel possibilities, changing the way people think about crossing the Georgia Strait. For eventgoers, Hullo has become a game-changer. With over 170 late-night event sailings to date, individuals can now catch their favorite sports teams and concerts in the city and travel back in comfort the same night, saving on costly hotel stays.<\/p>\n<p>Hullo\u2019s downtown-to-downtown connectivity has opened up new possibilities for a wide range of British Columbians. It has become a new option for over 50,000 families, enabling spontaneous, same-day adventures and making it easier to connect with loved ones more frequently.<\/p>\n<p>This accessibility is also a key benefit for seniors seeking a seamless travel option and for hybrid workers who now have the freedom of island life with a fast, affordable link to their downtown offices.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, by integrating with local transit and Metro Vancouver\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.translink.ca\/\">TransLink<\/a> transportation network, says Vancouver Island Ferry, Hullo helps all riders reach their final destinations, including Vancouver International Airport (YVR), without the expense and hassle of a personal vehicle. Arriving in Nanaimo is just as easy, with on-site access to public transit, a complimentary Hullo shuttle bus, rental cars, bike share, and ride-hailing services like Uber now available.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe stories we hear from our passengers are the true measure of our success,\u201d says Ryan Dermody, interim CEO. \u201cWhen we hear about a grandmother being able to take her grandkids to the aquarium for a quick day trip, or professionals redefining their work week, we know we\u2019re making a real difference in people\u2019s lives every day. We\u2019re incredibly proud of the role we play in connecting communities and are more committed than ever to improving and expanding our service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Two years in, says Vancouver Island Ferry Company, Hullo\u2019s reliability is clear. Since launch, the company has operated more than 95% of its planned sailings, and since September 2024, 90% of departures have gone out within 5 minutes. The company is building on this momentum as it continues to refine its operations for customers<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/passenger\/ferries\/vancouver-island-ferrys-hullo-service-marks-two-year-milestone\/\">Vancouver Island Ferry\u2019s Hullo service marks two year milestone<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/\">Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Marine Log Staff<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/passenger\/ferries\/vancouver-island-ferrys-hullo-service-marks-two-year-milestone\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=vancouver-island-ferrys-hullo-service-marks-two-year-milestone\">Go to marinelog<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vancouver Island Ferry\u2019s Hullo service marks two year milestone Two years after welcoming its first passengers on August 16, 2023, Vancouver Island Ferry Company\u2019s Hullo service is celebrating a significant milestone, marking its second anniversary of linking Downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo across the Georgia Strait. 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