Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village Bay)
BC Ferries runs 5 to 7 sailings a day from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village Bay), the first at 05:00 and the last at 20:00. The crossing takes between 53 minutes and 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult return is C$13.55.
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, paid at Victoria (Swartz Bay): one ticket covers the trip there and back. Fares as published by the operators, in CAD, last checked . 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
Many Gulf Islands connections are made at Village Bay: a good share of Saturna trips, and some to Galiano and Pender, involve a change of boat there. From Swartz Bay the trip lasts about 50 minutes on a direct boat and just over two hours when the sailing calls at Pender, Saturna or Galiano first. The terminal is on Mayne's west coast, where Village Bay Road ends. Twelve free spaces outside it can be used for up to 48 hours, and BC Ferries lists Mayne Island Transportation for getting around the island. As on every Swartz Bay island run, sailings are first come, first served.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village Bay)?
Between 53 minutes and 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 25 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village Bay)?
Between 5 and 7 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 05:00 and the last at 20:00, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village 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 Mayne Island (Village 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, paid at Victoria (Swartz Bay): one ticket covers the trip there and back. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.