B.C. Ferries travellers won鈥檛 be able to get a hot meal aboard the vessels for the time being.

The ferry corporation sent out a notice Tuesday night advising that it is reducing food and retail services 鈥榯o minimal levels鈥� on board ships and at terminals, starting Wednesday, March 18.

The only ferries that will continue to provide hot food will be 鈥渘orthern services with lengthy sailing durations,鈥� noted the statement from B.C. Ferries.

The ferry corporation said the measures are 鈥渋n support of continued social distancing鈥� as COVID-19 precautions are being strengthened. in the province Tuesday afternoon.

Ferries will continue to make 鈥榞rab-and-go鈥� food items available for purchase, and beverages including hot drinks will remain available. Customers are asked to use the disposable beverage containers and single-use disposable cutlery provided.

B.C. Ferries added that 鈥渃ustomers should expect minimal food service at our terminals, as vendors assess their operations.鈥�

The onboard gift shops, SeaWest Lounges, children鈥檚 play areas and arcades will be closed, as well as cafeterias on select vessels. B.C. Ferries had on certain vessels.

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