Ferry crossing

Port McNeill to Malcolm Island (Sointula)

BC Ferries runs 6 to 7 sailings a day from Port McNeill to Malcolm Island (Sointula), the first at 07:10 and the last at 22:35. The crossing takes between 25 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult return is C$12.45.

FromPort McNeill

25m

ToMalcolm Island (Sointula)

Sailing times

Port McNeill to Malcolm Island (Sointula) 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 31 March 2027.

Sailing on

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

Sailing times for Port McNeill to Malcolm Island (Sointula)
Departs	Arrives	Operator	Runs on	Crossing
07:10	07:40	BC Ferries	Mon–Sat	30m
10:15	10:40	BC Ferries	Daily	25m
13:15	13:40	BC Ferries	Daily	25m
16:05	16:30	BC Ferries	Daily	25m
19:05	19:35	BC Ferries	Daily	30m
20:20	21:50	BC Ferries	Daily	1h 30m
22:35	23:05	BC Ferries	Daily	30m

Coming backMalcolm Island (Sointula) → Port McNeill42 a week · 25m · return from C$12.45

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$6.25
Adult passenger 12+	BC Ferries	C$12.45

Vehicles

Vehicles fares
Class	Operator	Fare
Motorcycle	BC Ferries	C$14.50
Standard vehicle up to 20ft	BC Ferries	C$28.95

Fares on this crossing are returns: one ticket covers the trip there and back, and it is collected at one end only. Fares as published by the operators, in CAD, last checked 5 August 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

Of the three legs this ferry covers, Port McNeill to Sointula is the shortest, usually 25 to 30 minutes, although the odd sailing goes round by Alert Bay and takes about an hour and a half. The boat berths on the south coast of Malcolm Island, and Sointula's shops, a coffee shop and a fuel station are near the terminal. What the terminal lacks is parking and any public transport, so a car or a lift arranged in advance is the way to reach the rest of the island.

Common questions

How long is the ferry from Port McNeill to Malcolm Island (Sointula)?

Between 25 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 30 minutes.

How many ferries a day go from Port McNeill to Malcolm Island (Sointula)?

Between 6 and 7 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The first boat leaves at 07:10 and the last at 22:35, local time.

Who runs the ferry from Port McNeill to Malcolm Island (Sointula)?

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 Port McNeill to Malcolm Island (Sointula)?

An adult return is C$12.45 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$14.50 (Motorcycle). Fares on this crossing are returns: one ticket covers the trip there and back, and it is collected at one end only. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.

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Before you sail

Reading for this crossing

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