Ferry crossing
Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
BC Ferries runs 5 to 11 sailings a day from Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), the first at 06:30 and the last at 19:30. The crossing takes about 3 hours, and an adult ticket is C$21.
Sailing times
Pender Island (Otter 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.
Sailing on
50 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | 10:35 | Sat | 4h 5m |
| 07:10 | 09:15 | Sun | 2h 5m |
| 07:15 | 09:25 | Mon–Fri | 2h 10m |
| 07:35 | 10:35 | Sun | 3h |
| 07:45 | 10:35 | Mon–Fri | 2h 50m |
| 08:05 | 12:35 | Sun | 4h 30m |
| 09:25 | 12:35 | Mon–Fri | 3h 10m |
| 10:30 | 12:20 | Sat | 1h 50m |
| 11:50 | 14:35 | Sun | 2h 45m |
| 12:25 | 15:35 | Mon–Fri | 3h 10m |
| 12:35 | 16:35 | Sat | 4h |
| 14:45 | 16:35 | Mon, Sun | 1h 50m |
| 15:20 | 18:35 | Mon–Thu | 3h 15m |
| 15:25 | 17:45 | Sat | 2h 20m |
| 16:25 | 18:50 | Mon–Thu | 2h 25m |
| 16:55 | 18:15 | Fri | 1h 20m |
| 17:10 | 20:35 | Mon, Sun | 3h 25m |
| 17:35 | 20:35 | Sat | 3h |
| 18:15 | 21:35 | Mon | 3h 20m |
| 19:05 | 22:35 | Mon–Thu | 3h 30m |
| 19:10 | 21:05 | Mon, Sun | 1h 55m |
| 19:30 | 22:35 | Fri | 3h 5m |
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$10.50 |
| Adult passenger 12+ | BC Ferries | C$21 |
Vehicles
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | BC Ferries | C$44.50 |
| Standard vehicle up to 20ft | BC Ferries | C$89 |
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 Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
Between 1 hour 20 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 3 hours.
How many ferries a day go from Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
Between 5 and 11 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday. The first boat leaves at 06:30 and the last at 19:30, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Pender Island (Otter 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 Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
An adult ticket is C$21 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$44.50 (Motorcycle). Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.
Other crossings at Pender Island (Otter Bay)
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.