Ferry crossing
Chemainus to Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)
BC Ferries runs 10 sailings a day from Chemainus to Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour), the first at 06:45 and the last at 23:25. The crossing takes about 30 minutes, and an adult ticket is C$10.95.
Sailing times
Chemainus to Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour) timetable
As published by the operators. Times shift with the season and are suspended in heavy weather — confirm at the terminal before you travel.
From BC Ferries's published timetable, which runs until .
Sailing on
70 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:45 | 07:35 | Daily | 50m |
| 08:20 | 08:50 | Fri | 30m |
| 08:25 | 08:55 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 30m |
| 09:35 | 10:25 | Fri | 50m |
| 10:00 | 10:30 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 30m |
| 12:25 | 13:20 | Thu | 55m |
| 12:30 | 13:25 | Mon–Wed, Sat–Sun | 55m |
| 12:50 | 13:20 | Fri | 30m |
| 14:15 | 14:45 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 30m |
| 14:25 | 14:55 | Fri | 30m |
| 16:10 | 17:05 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 55m |
| 16:20 | 17:15 | Fri | 55m |
| 17:50 | 18:20 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 30m |
| 18:00 | 18:30 | Fri | 30m |
| 19:30 | 20:00 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 30m |
| 19:40 | 20:10 | Fri | 30m |
| 21:40 | 22:30 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 50m |
| 21:50 | 22:40 | Fri | 50m |
| 23:20 | 00:15+1 the next day | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 55m |
| 23:25 | 00:20+1 the next day | Fri | 55m |
Published fares
What it costs
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
Passengers
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Child passenger 5-11 | BC Ferries | C$5.50 |
| Adult passenger 12+ | BC Ferries | C$10.95 |
Vehicles
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | BC Ferries | C$13.10 |
| Standard vehicle up to 20ft | BC Ferries | C$26.15 |
Fares as published by the operators, in CAD, last checked . Fares move with the season and, on the busiest routes, with the sailing — check the operator's price for your day before you travel.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Chemainus to Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)?
Between 30 minutes and 55 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 30 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Chemainus to Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)?
10 departures a day, every day of the week. The first boat leaves at 06:45 and the last at 23:25, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Chemainus to Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)?
BC Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
How much is the ferry from Chemainus to Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour)?
An adult ticket is C$10.95 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$13.10 (Motorcycle). Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.