Ferry crossing
Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)
BC Ferries runs 2 to 4 sailings a day from Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay), the first at 07:10 and the last at 20:00. The crossing takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Sailing times
Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies 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.
Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on . Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.
Sailing on
20 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:10 | 08:10 | Mon–Fri | 1h |
| 08:05 | 09:05 | Sun | 1h |
| 10:25 | 11:10 | Weekends | 45m |
| 15:25 | 16:40 | Sat | 1h 15m |
| 16:25 | 17:40 | Mon–Thu | 1h 15m |
| 16:30 | 17:30 | Sat | 1h |
| 16:55 | 18:00 | Fri | 1h 5m |
| 19:30 | 20:30 | Sat | 1h |
| 20:00 | 20:45 | Mon–Thu | 45m |
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?
Between 45 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour.
How many ferries a day go from Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?
Between 2 and 4 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Saturday. The first boat leaves at 07:10 and the last at 20:00, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?
BC Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
Other crossings at Pender Island (Otter Bay)
- to Victoria (Swartz Bay)52 sailings a week
- to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)44 sailings a week · from C$10.30
- to Mayne Island (Village Bay)23 sailings a week
- to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)11 sailings a week
- to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)10 sailings a week
- from Victoria (Swartz Bay)43 sailings a week · return from C$13.55
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.
