Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
BC Ferries runs 3 to 4 sailings a day from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour), the first at 05:00 and the last at 20:00. The crossing takes between 1 hour 10 minutes and 3 hours 5 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
Saturna-bound travellers get priority loading at Swartz Bay on certain weekday afternoon sailings, provided they reach the terminal at least 15 minutes before departure. BC Ferries does this because the wait for the following boat to Saturna is long. At other times, loading on this unbooked route simply follows the queue. Lyall Harbour, the arrival point, sits on Saturna's northwest side at the western end of East Point Road. The Saturna Lions Shuttle is the transit option given for the terminal, which has free roadside parking.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
Between 1 hour 10 minutes and 3 hours 5 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 30 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
Between 3 and 4 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The first boat leaves at 05:00 and the last at 20:00, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
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 Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
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.