Ferry crossing

Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)

BC Ferries runs 1 to 3 sailings a day from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), the first at 06:15 and the last at 17:30. The crossing takes between 2 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 40 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult ticket is C$10.30.

FromSaturna Island (Lyall Harbour)

2h 15m

ToVancouver (Tsawwassen)

Sailing times

Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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 19 November 2026. The next one starts 20 November 2026, and the page switches to it that day.

Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on 12 November 2026. Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.

Sailing on

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

Sailing times for Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Departs	Arrives	Operator	Runs on	Crossing
06:15	09:15	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	3h
09:55	12:12	BC Ferries	Sat	2h 17m
11:55	16:35	BC Ferries	Sat	4h 40m
16:25	19:05	BC Ferries	Fri	2h 40m
16:35	18:50	BC Ferries	Mon–Thu	2h 15m
16:45	20:35	BC Ferries	Sat	3h 50m
17:30	20:40	BC Ferries	Sun	3h 10m

Coming backVancouver (Tsawwassen) → Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)9 a week · 2h 15m · from C$20

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$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 11 September 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

Checked bags travel free from Lyall Harbour to Tsawwassen, up to 23 kg each, which helps on one of the longest trips in the Gulf Islands network, typically some 150 minutes and occasionally more than four hours. The terminal has a waiting room and Wi-Fi for the time before boarding. BC Ferries advises booking these sailings, and asks passengers who need help at Gulf Islands terminals to call at least 48 hours before travel.

Common questions

How long is the ferry from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

Between 2 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 40 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 3 hours.

How many ferries a day go from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?

Between 1 and 3 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Saturday. 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 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 Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) 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.

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Before you sail

Reading for this crossing

The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.

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