点评:My family and I rode the TransLink SeaBus, the passenger ferry, as part of our commute to and from Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. It's supposed to be a 2-zone fare (CAD 4.85) on a weekday but we decided to buy an Adult DayPass (CAD 11.95) from a Compass Vending Machine at Waterfront Station for unlimited same-day transit use instead.
Impossible to get lost—there are direction signs at the terminal so even first-time ferry passengers, aka tourists, can easily locate the SeaBus loading area. Once the ferry arrived and is ready to load passengers, several doors open at the same time, much like the subway, except here you're riding a boat.
We hopped on the 8AM Thursday ferry and most of the passengers appeared to be locals on their daily morning commute. We sat at the front, facing the ferry interior but had a clear view of the stunning scenery by looking out the window behind us. I couldn't hide the fact that we were tourists because I was excitedly taking photos with my smartphone. I couldn't help it, the scenic ferry ride was a treat! We enjoyed the one-way ferry ride but it ended way too soon (12 mins).
We rode the return ferry around mid-afternoon and had a similar pleasant ride. Ferry boat interior was clean and spacious. It was not crowded and we had our pick of seats.
The "Next SeaBus" digital countdown timer—one at the ferry terminal fare gates and another near the turnstiles at the passenger loading area—is a practical visual tool. Takes the guesswork out on whether to hurry up to catch the departing ferry or take one's sweet time for the next one.
Things to remember: Must tap in before boarding and tap out upon arrival. No washrooms on board the ferry.
Riding the SeaBus—a ten out of ten experience. We 100% approve this mode of public transportation. Highly recommend.
翻译:我和家人乘坐TransLink的海上巴士(SeaBus)往返北温哥华的林恩峡谷吊桥。平日票价应该是两区票价(4.85加元),但我们决定在海滨车站的Compass自动售票机上购买成人一日通票(11.95加元),这样当天就可以无限次乘坐。
完全不用担心迷路——码头有指示牌,即使是第一次乘坐渡轮的乘客,也就是游客,也能轻松找到海上巴士的登船点。渡轮到达并准备登船时,几扇门会同时打开,就像地铁一样,只不过这里你乘坐的是船。
我们搭乘的是周四早上8点的渡轮,大多数乘客看起来都是当地居民,他们每天早上都要乘坐这趟渡轮上下班。我们坐在船头,面向船舱内部,但透过身后的窗户,也能欣赏到令人惊叹的美景。我兴奋地用手机拍照,根本掩饰不住我们是游客的事实。没办法,风景如画的渡轮之旅真是太棒了!我们很享受单程渡轮之旅,但时间太短了(只有12分钟)。
下午晚些时候,我们乘坐渡轮返回,旅程同样愉快。渡轮内部干净宽敞,并不拥挤,我们可以随意选择座位。
“下一班海上巴士”的数字倒计时——一个在渡轮码头的检票口,另一个在乘客登船区的旋转闸门附近——非常实用。它让乘客无需猜测是该赶快去搭乘即将出发的渡轮,还是可以悠闲地等待下一班。
注意事项:登船前必须刷卡,下船时也必须刷卡。渡轮上没有洗手间。
乘坐海上巴士——满分体验!我们百分百推荐这种公共交通方式。强烈推荐!