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Ferry crossing

Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)

BC Ferries runs 4 to 6 sailings a day from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), the first at 07:05 and the last at 19:05. The crossing takes between 1 hour 7 minutes and 4 hours 55 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult ticket is C$10.30.

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 . The next one starts , and the page switches to it that day.

Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on . Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.

Sailing on

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

Sailing times for Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
DepartsArrivesRuns onCrossing
07:0510:35Mon–Sat3h 30m
07:4509:15Mon–Fri1h 30m
08:4010:10Sun1h 30m
11:0512:12Sat1h 7m
11:1514:35Mon–Fri3h 20m
11:5516:35Sun4h 40m
12:3016:35Mon–Fri4h 5m
16:1517:45Sat1h 30m
16:5520:35Sun3h 40m
17:1518:50Mon–Thu1h 35m
17:3519:05Fri1h 30m
17:4022:35Fri4h 55m
17:5022:35Mon–Thu4h 45m
18:1522:35Sat4h 20m
19:0520:40Sun1h 35m
Coming backVancouver (Tsawwassen) → Mayne Island (Village Bay)30 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
ClassOperatorFare
Child passenger 5-11BC FerriesC$5.15
Adult passenger 12+BC FerriesC$10.30

Vehicles

Vehicles fares
ClassOperatorFare
Motorcycle (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)BC FerriesC$15.60
MotorcycleBC FerriesC$20.35
Standard vehicle up to 20ft (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)BC FerriesC$31.20
Standard vehicle up to 20ftBC FerriesC$40.70

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

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 7 minutes and 4 hours 55 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 3 hours 20 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
Between 4 and 6 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The first boat leaves at 07:05 and the last at 19:05, 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.