BC Ferries runs 5 to 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 no fare is charged in this direction, as the return is paid at Port McNeill.
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
Passengers
Passengers fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Adult passenger 12+
BC Ferries
No charge
Child passenger 5-11
BC Ferries
No charge
Vehicles
Vehicles fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Motorcycle
BC Ferries
No charge
Standard vehicle up to 20ft
BC Ferries
No charge
Fares on this crossing are returns, paid at Port McNeill: one ticket covers the trip there and back. 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
Malcolm Island's link to the road network is this 25-minute run to Port McNeill, 6 km off on the north-eastern coast of Vancouver Island, where the highway down the island reaches the water. Anyone leaving the island by car lands there and drives on. The same BC Ferries vessel also serves Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, which is why the neighbouring crossing, Sointula to Alert Bay, is booked at 35 minutes for a gap of only 8 km. Nothing is charged in this direction; the fare is collected at the Port McNeill end, on the crossing out to the island.
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?
Between 5 and 6 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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?
No fare is collected in this direction: the return fare is paid at Port McNeill. Vehicles travel without a fare in this direction. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.