Ferry crossing

Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)

BC Ferries runs 4 to 8 sailings a day from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay), the first at 05:05 and the last at 19:30. The crossing takes between 1 hour 10 minutes and 2 hours 50 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult return is C$13.55.

FromVictoria (Swartz Bay)

1h 5m

ToGaliano Island (Sturdies Bay)

Sailing times

Victoria (Swartz Bay) 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 12 October 2026. The next one starts 13 October 2026, and the page switches to it that day.

Sailing on

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

Sailing times for Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)
Departs	Arrives	Operator	Runs on	Crossing
05:05	06:20	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	1h 15m
05:15	06:25	BC Ferries	Sun	1h 10m
05:30	08:10	BC Ferries	Sun	2h 40m
05:50	07:00	BC Ferries	Sat	1h 10m
08:40	10:30	BC Ferries	Sun	1h 50m
09:10	12:00	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	2h 50m
09:35	11:30	BC Ferries	Sat	1h 55m
10:25	12:00	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	1h 35m
14:10	16:05	BC Ferries	Mon, Sun	1h 55m
15:15	17:45	BC Ferries	Mon–Fri	2h 30m
15:40	17:30	BC Ferries	Sat	1h 50m
16:15	17:45	BC Ferries	Fri	1h 30m
16:30	18:05	BC Ferries	Mon–Thu	1h 35m
18:15	20:10	BC Ferries	Mon, Sun	1h 55m
18:35	20:30	BC Ferries	Sat	1h 55m
19:10	20:45	BC Ferries	Mon–Thu	1h 35m
19:30	21:00	BC Ferries	Fri	1h 30m

Coming backGaliano Island (Sturdies Bay) → Victoria (Swartz Bay)30 a week · 1h 10m · return from C$13.55

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$6.80
Adult passenger 12+	BC Ferries	C$13.55

Vehicles

Vehicles fares
Class	Operator	Fare
Motorcycle	BC Ferries	C$21.45
Standard vehicle up to 20ft	BC Ferries	C$42.85

Fares on this crossing are returns: one ticket covers the trip there and back, and it is collected at one end only. Fares as published by the operators, in CAD, last checked 5 August 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

Expect the slowest of the Swartz Bay island runs: Galiano usually takes around 110 minutes, anywhere from 70 to 170, because boats call at Pender, Saturna or Mayne on the way and some mean switching ferries at Village Bay. Sturdies Bay, where you land, sits at the southeast end of Galiano. The Galiano Community Bus serves the terminal, a restaurant, a coffee shop and shops are close by, and cars can only be left at the roadside outside, where parking is free.

Common questions

How long is the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?

Between 1 hour 10 minutes and 2 hours 50 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 50 minutes.

How many ferries a day go from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?

Between 4 and 8 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday. The first boat leaves at 05:05 and the last at 19:30, local time.

Who runs the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) 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.

How much is the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)?

An adult return is C$13.55 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$21.45 (Motorcycle). Fares on this crossing are returns: one ticket covers the trip there and back, and it is collected at one end only. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.

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Before you sail

Reading for this crossing

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