Ferry crossing
Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)
From 13 October 2026, BC Ferries runs 1 to 3 sailings a day from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay), the first at 06:15 and the last at 17:30. The crossing takes between 1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hours 35 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Sailing times
Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) 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.
First sailing . BC Ferries has announced this crossing and the times below apply from that day. Nothing sails it before then.
Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on . Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.
Sailing on
17 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:15 | 08:10 | Mon–Fri | 1h 55m |
| 09:55 | 11:25 | Sat | 1h 30m |
| 10:25 | 11:45 | Mon–Fri | 1h 20m |
| 16:25 | 18:00 | Fri | 1h 35m |
| 16:35 | 18:05 | Mon–Thu | 1h 30m |
| 17:30 | 20:05 | Sun | 2h 35m |
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?
Between 1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hours 35 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 30 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?
Between 1 and 3 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The first boat leaves at 06:15 and the last at 17:30, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) 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 Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
- to Victoria (Swartz Bay)26 sailings a week
- to Pender Island (Otter Bay)18 sailings a week
- to Mayne Island (Village Bay)18 sailings a week
- to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)14 sailings a week · from C$10.30
- to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)7 sailings a week
- from Victoria (Swartz Bay)26 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.