Ferry crossing
Powell River (Saltery Bay) to Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove)
BC Ferries runs 7 to 8 sailings a day from Powell River (Saltery Bay) to Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove), the first at 05:35 and the last at 20:40. The crossing takes about 50 minutes.
Sailing times
Powell River (Saltery Bay) to Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) 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
55 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:35 | 06:25 | Mon–Sat | 50m |
| 07:25 | 08:15 | Daily | 50m |
| 09:25 | 10:15 | Daily | 50m |
| 11:45 | 12:35 | Daily | 50m |
| 14:15 | 15:05 | Daily | 50m |
| 16:35 | 17:25 | Daily | 50m |
| 18:45 | 19:35 | Daily | 50m |
| 20:40 | 21:30 | Daily | 50m |
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Powell River (Saltery Bay) to Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove)?
About 50 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Powell River (Saltery Bay) to Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove)?
Between 7 and 8 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 05:35 and the last at 20:40, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Powell River (Saltery Bay) to Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove)?
BC Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
Other crossings at Powell River (Saltery Bay)
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.