Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
BC Ferries runs 5 to 7 sailings a day from Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), the first at 06:30 and the last at 19:05. The crossing takes between 1 hour 25 minutes and 4 hours 20 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult ticket is C$10.30.
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 . 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
Listed times vary from about 80 minutes to four and a half hours on this pair, because BC Ferries' timetable mixes direct sailings with thru-fare connections via Swartz Bay. The direct boats usually call at Mayne and Galiano on the way. For a connection, the Swartz Bay boat is the first leg, and the thru-fare discount on the second applies only if that Swartz Bay–Tsawwassen sailing is booked as Reservation Only; prepaid bookings do not qualify. Thru-fare vouchers are sold at Otter Bay and on board.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
Between 1 hour 25 minutes and 4 hours 20 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 7 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The first boat leaves at 06:30 and the last at 19:05, 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$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.