Ferry crossing
Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village Bay)
BC Ferries runs 6 to 10 sailings a day from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village Bay), the first at 05:05 and the last at 20:00. The crossing takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and an adult ticket is C$13.55.
Sailing times
Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village 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.
Sailing on
48 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:05 | 06:55 | Mon–Fri | 1h 50m |
| 05:30 | 07:20 | Sun | 1h 50m |
| 05:40 | 06:55 | Sat | 1h 15m |
| 05:50 | 07:35 | Sat | 1h 45m |
| 08:20 | 10:31 | Sat | 2h 11m |
| 08:40 | 09:55 | Sun | 1h 15m |
| 09:05 | 11:05 | Sun | 2h |
| 09:10 | 11:10 | Mon–Fri | 2h |
| 09:35 | 10:55 | Sat | 1h 20m |
| 10:25 | 11:20 | Mon–Fri | 55m |
| 14:00 | 15:55 | Mon, Sun | 1h 55m |
| 14:10 | 15:30 | Mon, Sun | 1h 20m |
| 14:30 | 15:50 | Sat | 1h 20m |
| 15:15 | 17:10 | Mon–Fri | 1h 55m |
| 15:40 | 16:55 | Sat | 1h 15m |
| 16:15 | 17:07 | Fri | 52m |
| 16:30 | 17:23 | Mon–Thu | 53m |
| 18:15 | 19:35 | Mon, Sun | 1h 20m |
| 18:35 | 19:55 | Sat | 1h 20m |
| 19:20 | 20:12 | Mon, Sun | 52m |
| 19:30 | 20:20 | Fri | 50m |
| 20:00 | 21:15 | Mon–Thu | 1h 15m |
Published fares
What it costs
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
Passengers
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Child passenger 5-11 | BC Ferries | C$6.80 |
| Adult passenger 12+ | BC Ferries | C$13.55 |
Vehicles
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | BC Ferries | C$21.45 |
| Standard vehicle up to 20ft | BC Ferries | C$42.85 |
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.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village Bay)?
Between 50 minutes and 2 hours 11 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 20 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Mayne Island (Village Bay)?
Between 6 and 10 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 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 ticket is C$13.55 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$21.45 (Motorcycle). Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.
Other crossings at Victoria (Swartz Bay)
- to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)105 sailings a week · from C$21
- to Fulford Harbour (Salt Spring)65 sailings a week · from C$12.75
- to Pender Island (Otter Bay)51 sailings a week · from C$13.55
- to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)41 sailings a week · from C$13.55
- to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)29 sailings a week · from C$13.55
- from Vancouver (Tsawwassen)105 sailings a week · from C$21
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.