Ferry crossing
Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) to Powell River (Saltery Bay)
BC Ferries runs 7 to 8 sailings a day from Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) to Powell River (Saltery Bay), the first at 06:30 and the last at 21:40. The crossing takes about 50 minutes.
Sailing times
Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) to Powell River (Saltery 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
55 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | 07:20 | Mon–Sat | 50m |
| 08:20 | 09:10 | Daily | 50m |
| 10:35 | 11:25 | Daily | 50m |
| 12:55 | 13:45 | Daily | 50m |
| 15:25 | 16:15 | Daily | 50m |
| 17:40 | 18:30 | Daily | 50m |
| 19:45 | 20:35 | Daily | 50m |
| 21:40 | 22:30 | Daily | 50m |
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) to Powell River (Saltery Bay)?
About 50 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) to Powell River (Saltery Bay)?
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 06:30 and the last at 21:40, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove) to Powell River (Saltery 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 Sunshine Coast (Earls Cove)
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.