PORT ANGELES — Travelers have another reason to ride the MV Coho — good deals.
Black Ball Ferry Line opened a duty free shop aboard its 341-foot car-passenger ferry that crosses the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Port Angeles and Victoria year-round.
Duty free shops have discount prices on non-taxed beer, liquor and tobacco products.
For the first time in 50 years, the 90-minute crossing known for scenery and reliability will include a duty free shop.
“Sales were good yesterday, our very first day, with no advertising,” said Rian Anderson, Port Angeles district manager for Black Ball Ferry Line.
The decision to open a duty free shop stemmed from public demand. Washington and British Columbia are among the highest-taxed states and provinces, Anderson said.
