Ferry crossing

Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)

BC Ferries runs 3 to 5 sailings a day from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), the first at 07:10 and the last at 20:35. The crossing takes between 1 hour 10 minutes and 4 hours 20 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult ticket is C$10.30.

FromMayne Island (Village Bay)

1h 7m

ToVancouver (Tsawwassen)

Sailing times

Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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 12 October 2026. The next one starts 13 October 2026, and the page switches to it that day.

Sailing on

26 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.

Sailing times for Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Departs	Arrives	Operator	Runs on	Crossing
07:10	10:35	BC Ferries	Sat	3h 25m
07:45	09:15	BC Ferries	Sun	1h 30m
07:55	09:25	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	1h 30m
11:10	12:20	BC Ferries	Sat	1h 10m
11:15	14:35	BC Ferries	Sun	3h 20m
12:45	16:35	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	3h 50m
16:15	17:45	BC Ferries	Sat	1h 30m
16:20	17:30	BC Ferries	Mon, Sun	1h 10m
17:15	18:50	BC Ferries	Mon–Thu	1h 35m
17:45	18:55	BC Ferries	Fri	1h 10m
18:15	22:35	BC Ferries	Sat	4h 20m
19:55	21:05	BC Ferries	Mon, Sun	1h 10m
20:35	22:00	BC Ferries	Fri	1h 25m

Coming backVancouver (Tsawwassen) → Mayne Island (Village Bay)32 a week · 1h 10m · from C$20

Published fares

What it costs

Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.

Passengers

Passengers fares
Class	Operator	Fare
Child passenger 5-11	BC Ferries	C$5.15
Adult passenger 12+	BC Ferries	C$10.30

Vehicles

Vehicles fares
Class	Operator	Fare
Motorcycle (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)	BC Ferries	C$15.60
Motorcycle	BC Ferries	C$20.35
Standard vehicle up to 20ft (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)	BC Ferries	C$31.20
Standard vehicle up to 20ft	BC Ferries	C$40.70

Fares as published by the operators, in CAD, last checked 11 September 2026. 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

Payment for the Gulf Islands–Tsawwassen sailings is taken in full when you book, with no separate reservation fee. Each change of date or sailing carries a non-refundable fee and can be made until an hour before departure. Cancelling more than seven days ahead costs nothing; later cancellations are charged, at a lower rate for trips from the islands than for trips out of Tsawwassen. Groups of ten or more travelling together qualify for a discount if they book at least seven days ahead.

Common questions

How long is the ferry from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

Between 1 hour 10 minutes and 4 hours 20 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 30 minutes.

How many ferries a day go from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

Between 3 and 5 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday. The first boat leaves at 07:10 and the last at 20:35, local time.

Who runs the ferry from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

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 Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

An adult ticket is C$10.30 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$15.60 (Motorcycle (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)). Prices as the operator published them on 11 September 2026.

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Before you sail

Reading for this crossing

The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.

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