Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)
BC Ferries runs 5 to 8 sailings a day from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay), the first at 05:00 and the last at 20:00. The crossing takes between 40 minutes and 2 hours 30 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
Around 40 minutes when the boat heads straight for Otter Bay, Pender is normally the quickest of the four islands on this run to reach from Swartz Bay. Some sailings go round by Saturna and Mayne first and can take more than three hours, so BC Ferries' stop details are worth checking before you pick one. None of these island sailings from Swartz Bay take bookings. Otter Bay lies on the northwest side of North Pender, which a short bridge links to South Pender, and the terminal also has bookable sailings to Tsawwassen on the mainland.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)?
Between 40 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 40 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)?
Between 5 and 8 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on 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 Pender Island (Otter 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 Pender Island (Otter 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.
