Ferry crossing
Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)
BC Ferries runs 1 to 3 sailings a day from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Pender Island (Otter Bay), the first at 06:15 and the last at 16:50. The crossing takes between 35 minutes and 2 hours 40 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Sailing times
Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Pender Island (Otter 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.
Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on . Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.
Sailing on
18 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:15 | 07:30 | Mon–Fri | 1h 15m |
| 09:40 | 12:20 | Sun | 2h 40m |
| 09:55 | 11:05 | Sat | 1h 10m |
| 10:25 | 12:00 | Mon–Fri | 1h 35m |
| 16:25 | 18:05 | Fri | 1h 40m |
| 16:35 | 18:55 | Mon–Thu | 2h 20m |
| 16:50 | 17:25 | Sat | 35m |
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)?
Between 35 minutes and 2 hours 40 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 35 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Pender Island (Otter 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 16:50, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Pender Island (Otter 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 Mayne Island (Village Bay)18 sailings a week
- to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)17 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.
