Ferry crossing
Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)
BC Ferries runs 3 to 5 sailings a day from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay), the first at 06:25 and the last at 20:35. The crossing takes between 40 minutes and 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Sailing times
Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay) 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 . The next one starts , and the page switches to it that day.
Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on . Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.
Sailing on
28 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:25 | 07:30 | Mon–Fri | 1h 5m |
| 07:10 | 08:10 | Sat | 1h |
| 07:40 | 08:40 | Sun | 1h |
| 10:00 | 11:05 | Sat | 1h 5m |
| 11:00 | 12:00 | Mon–Fri | 1h |
| 11:20 | 12:20 | Sun | 1h |
| 11:35 | 12:20 | Sat | 45m |
| 12:15 | 13:20 | Sun | 1h 5m |
| 16:20 | 17:20 | Sun | 1h |
| 16:25 | 18:05 | Fri | 1h 40m |
| 18:15 | 18:55 | Mon–Thu | 40m |
| 20:15 | 21:00 | Sun | 45m |
| 20:35 | 21:45 | Mon–Fri | 1h 10m |
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)?
Between 40 minutes and 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour.
How many ferries a day go from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)?
Between 3 and 5 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Sunday. The first boat leaves at 06:25 and the last at 20:35, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)?
BC Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
Other crossings at Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)
- to Mayne Island (Village Bay)29 sailings a week
- to Victoria (Swartz Bay)28 sailings a week
- to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)27 sailings a week · from C$10.30
- to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)12 sailings a week
- to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)6 sailings a week
- from Victoria (Swartz Bay)44 sailings a week · return from C$13.55
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.