Ferry crossing

Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)

BC Ferries runs 6 to 8 sailings a day from Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), the first at 05:15 and the last at 22:45. The crossing takes about 2 hours, and an adult ticket is C$21.

FromDuke Point (Nanaimo)

ToVancouver (Tsawwassen)

Sailing times

Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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 16 December 2026. The next one starts 17 December 2026, and the page switches to it that day.

Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on 12 November 2026. Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.

Sailing on

52 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.

Sailing times for Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Departs	Arrives	Operator	Runs on	Crossing
05:15	07:15	BC Ferries	Mon–Sat	2h
07:45	09:45	BC Ferries	Mon–Sat	2h
10:05	12:15	BC Ferries	Sun	2h 10m
10:15	12:15	BC Ferries	Mon–Sat	2h
12:45	14:45	BC Ferries	Daily	2h
15:15	17:15	BC Ferries	Daily	2h
17:45	19:45	BC Ferries	Daily	2h
20:15	22:15	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri, Sun	2h
22:45	00:45 the next day	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri, Sun	2h

Coming backVancouver (Tsawwassen) → Duke Point (Nanaimo)52 a week · 2h · from C$21

Published fares

What it costs

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$10.50
Adult passenger 12+	BC Ferries	C$21

Vehicles

Vehicles fares
Class	Operator	Fare
Motorcycle	BC Ferries	C$44.50
Standard vehicle up to 20ft	BC Ferries	C$89

Fares as published by the operators, in CAD, last checked 5 August 2026. 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

Reaching Duke Point without a car means a taxi or a lift. No public transit serves the terminal, which lies a 20-minute drive south of Nanaimo on the Duke Point Highway, and BC Ferries lists only taxi companies for getting there. Foot passengers may book ahead on this route at no extra cost, and a fare for a missed sailing still works on a later one that day. The ferry docks at Tsawwassen in Delta, 36 km from downtown Vancouver.

Common questions

How long is the ferry from Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

Between 2 hours and 2 hours 10 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 2 hours.

How many ferries a day go from Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

Between 6 and 8 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The first boat leaves at 05:15 and the last at 22:45, local time.

Who runs the ferry from Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

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 Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

An adult ticket is C$21 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$44.50 (Motorcycle). Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.

Other crossings at Duke Point (Nanaimo)

from Vancouver (Tsawwassen)52 sailings a week · from C$21

Before you sail

Reading for this crossing

The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.

All guides

5 min read