BC Ferries runs 11 to 14 sailings a day from Crofton to Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay), the first at 06:30 and the last at 23:00. The crossing takes about 25 minutes, and an adult return is C$12.75.
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
Passengers
Passengers fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Child passenger 5-11
BC Ferries
C$6.40
Adult passenger 12+
BC Ferries
C$12.75
Vehicles
Vehicles fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Motorcycle
BC Ferries
C$18.85
Standard vehicle up to 20ft
BC Ferries
C$37.70
Fares on this crossing are returns: one ticket covers the trip there and back, and it is collected at one end only. 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.
About this crossing
Of Salt Spring Island's three ferry terminals, Vesuvius Bay on the northwest shore is the one linked to Crofton, near Duncan, and so to the Cowichan Valley side of Vancouver Island. Paired with the island's southern ferry from Fulford Harbour, this 25-minute crossing makes a sea route between the Duncan area and the Saanich Peninsula that avoids the Malahat highway altogether: drive across Salt Spring and continue on Fulford Harbour to Swartz Bay. BC Ferries sells the fare here as a return, so one payment covers both directions and no ticket is asked for on the way back. There are no reservations, and check-in at Crofton closes five minutes before sailing.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Crofton to Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay)?
About 25 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Crofton to Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay)?
Between 11 and 14 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Friday. The first boat leaves at 06:30 and the last at 23:00, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Crofton to Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay)?
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 Crofton to Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay)?
An adult return is C$12.75 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$18.85 (Motorcycle). Fares on this crossing are returns: one ticket covers the trip there and back, and it is collected at one end only. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.