Transport to Prince Rupert – Options for Private Aircraft
CYPR is on an island approximately 15 minutes from Prince Rupert. The mode of transport into Prince Rupert is by boat, float plane or helicopter. The following options are available for travellers in private aircraft to reach Prince Rupert.
OPTION 1
Arrival during operational hours and wish to take the scheduled ferry to Prince Rupert:
1. Call 250.600.3276 for YPR Shuttle Service to the dock (dependant on scheduled ferry sailings). The Shuttle fee is $15.00 CDN per person from YPR to the dock.
2. Once at the Digby Island Dock, you can walk onto the ferry with your luggage. The deckhands will collect a small passenger fee from you.
3. You will need a taxi once at the Fairview dock. If you call from the ferry, they can often be waiting for you at the dock. Skeena Taxi's telephone number is 250.624.2185.
4. Upon arrival at the Fairview dock, you will take a taxi to your destination.
OPTION 2
Arrival during operational hours but can't wait for the ferry schedule:
1. Call West Coast Launch Water Taxi at 250.627.9166. The cost of the water taxi is approximately $125.
2. Call 250.600.3276 for YPR Shuttle Service to the dock (dependant on Scheduled ferry sailings). The shuttle fee is $15.00 CDN per person from CYPR to the dock or dock to CYPR (depending on your direction).
3. West Coast Launch will take you from Digby Island Dock directly to the Atlin Terminal which is in Prince Ruper, ,and within walking distance or a brief taxi ride to most locations and hotels.
OPTION 3
Arrival AFTER operational hours and require fuel or wish to take the scheduled ferry to Prince Rupert:
1. Call 250.622.4560 for YPR Shuttle Service to/from the Digby Island dock. Shuttle fare is $15.00 CDN.
2. All service provision outside of operational hours requires we call someone in. A basic callout is $250 CDN PLUS Water Taxi recovery of $220 CDN MINIMUM – all services are payable at time of service with Visa or Mastercard.
3. Upon arrival to the Atlin Dock in Prince Rupert, you will need to call a taxi. If you call from the boat, they can often be waiting for you at the dock. Skeena Taxi's telephone number is 250.624.2185.
5. Upon arrival at the Atlin dock, you will take a taxi to your destination.
Quick Info
Operational hours: Sunday to Friday - 08:10 to 20:00 and Saturday - 10:00 and 14:30.
All services and fuel are payable at time of service (VISA and Mastercard accepted) and subject to applicable taxes. In British Columbia, we have the 12% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax).
YPR Shuttle Service
250.600.327 (operational hours)
250.622.4560 (non-operational hours)
West Coast Launch Water Taxi
250.627.9166
Skeena Taxi
250.624.2185