Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)
BC Ferries runs 5 to 6 sailings a day from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Victoria (Swartz Bay), the first at 07:05 and the last at 21:22. The crossing takes between 50 minutes and 2 hours 17 minutes, depending on the sailing, and no fare is charged in this direction, as the return is paid at Victoria (Swartz Bay).
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 Victoria (Swartz Bay): 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
For foot passengers, Victoria is still a bus ride away after this crossing: Swartz Bay lies at the end of Highway 17, north of the city, and BC Transit's 70 and 72 buses run from the terminal to downtown. At Village Bay, BC Ferries keeps wheelchairs for boarding and can help passengers on, but it asks anyone needing assistance at a Gulf Islands terminal to call at least 48 hours ahead. Our accessible travel guide covers the details. Sailings to Swartz Bay take no bookings, and ticket sales at Village Bay stop five minutes before departure.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)?
Between 50 minutes and 2 hours 17 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 15 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)?
Between 5 and 6 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Saturday. The first boat leaves at 07:05 and the last at 21:22, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Victoria (Swartz 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 Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)?
No fare is collected in this direction: the return fare is paid at Victoria (Swartz Bay). Vehicles travel without a fare in this direction. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.
