Ferry crossing
Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)
BC Ferries runs 5 to 9 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 about 1 hour 27 minutes, and an adult ticket is C$13.55.
Sailing times
Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Victoria (Swartz 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.
Sailing on
40 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:05 | 08:00 | Mon–Fri | 55m |
| 07:10 | 08:00 | Sat | 50m |
| 07:30 | 08:45 | Sun | 1h 15m |
| 07:45 | 09:12 | Sat | 1h 27m |
| 11:05 | 13:17 | Sat | 2h 12m |
| 11:15 | 12:31 | Sun | 1h 16m |
| 11:40 | 13:07 | Mon–Fri | 1h 27m |
| 12:45 | 13:35 | Mon–Fri | 50m |
| 15:40 | 17:52 | Mon | 2h 12m |
| 16:00 | 18:17 | Sat | 2h 17m |
| 16:05 | 16:56 | Mon, Sun | 51m |
| 17:25 | 18:20 | Fri | 55m |
| 17:50 | 18:43 | Mon–Thu | 53m |
| 18:15 | 19:05 | Sat | 50m |
| 19:45 | 21:58 | Mon, Sun | 2h 13m |
| 20:05 | 21:50 | Sat | 1h 45m |
| 20:25 | 22:14 | Mon, Sun | 1h 49m |
| 20:30 | 22:30 | Fri | 2h |
| 21:22 | 23:15 | Mon–Thu | 1h 53m |
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$6.80 |
| Adult passenger 12+ | BC Ferries | C$13.55 |
Vehicles
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | BC Ferries | C$21.45 |
| Standard vehicle up to 20ft | BC Ferries | C$42.85 |
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 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 27 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)?
Between 5 and 9 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday. 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)?
An adult ticket is C$13.55 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$21.45 (Motorcycle). Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.
Other crossings at Mayne Island (Village Bay)
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.
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