Ferry crossing
Malcolm Island (Sointula) to Port McNeill
BC Ferries runs 6 sailings a day from Malcolm Island (Sointula) to Port McNeill, the first at 07:00 and the last at 21:55. The crossing takes about 30 minutes, and an adult return is C$12.45.
Sailing times
Malcolm Island (Sointula) to Port McNeill 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
42 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 07:30 | Sun | 30m |
| 07:45 | 08:15 | Mon–Sat | 30m |
| 10:45 | 11:10 | Daily | 25m |
| 13:45 | 14:10 | Daily | 25m |
| 16:35 | 17:00 | Daily | 25m |
| 19:40 | 20:10 | Daily | 30m |
| 21:55 | 22:25 | Daily | 30m |
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$6.25 |
| Adult passenger 12+ | BC Ferries | C$12.45 |
Vehicles
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | BC Ferries | C$14.50 |
| Standard vehicle up to 20ft | BC Ferries | C$28.95 |
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.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Malcolm Island (Sointula) to Port McNeill?
About 30 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Malcolm Island (Sointula) to Port McNeill?
6 departures a day, every day of the week. The first boat leaves at 07:00 and the last at 21:55, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Malcolm Island (Sointula) to Port McNeill?
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 Malcolm Island (Sointula) to Port McNeill?
An adult return is C$12.45 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$14.50 (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.
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.