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BC Ferries is rolling out a pilot that will see beer and wine sold on some vessels.

CTV News reports the ferry operator is planning on adding beer and wine to the buffet menu on three vessels travelling the Swartz Bay - Tsawwassen route.

The three included vessels are the Coastal Celebration, the Spirit of British Columbia and the Spirit of Vancouver Island. The change is expected to come into effect this summer.

The consumption of alcohol on other BC Ferries ships, with the exception of the long Northern routes, remains prohibited.

with files from CTV Vancouver