Ferry crossing
Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
BC Ferries runs 14 to 16 sailings a day from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), the first at 06:00 and the last at 22:00. The crossing takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and an adult ticket is C$21.
Sailing times
Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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
105 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 07:35 | Mon–Sat | 1h 35m |
| 07:00 | 08:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 08:00 | 09:35 | Mon, Thu–Sun | 1h 35m |
| 09:00 | 10:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 10:00 | 11:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 11:00 | 12:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 12:00 | 13:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 13:00 | 14:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 14:00 | 15:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 15:00 | 16:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 16:00 | 17:35 | Mon–Fri, Sun | 1h 35m |
| 17:00 | 18:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 18:00 | 19:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 19:00 | 20:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 20:00 | 21:35 | Mon, Fri, Sun | 1h 35m |
| 21:00 | 22:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 22:00 | 23:35 | Sun | 1h 35m |
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$10.50 |
| Adult passenger 12+ | BC Ferries | C$21 |
Vehicles
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | BC Ferries | C$44.50 |
| Standard vehicle up to 20ft | BC Ferries | C$89 |
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 Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
About 1 hour 35 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
Between 14 and 16 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Friday and Sunday. The first boat leaves at 06:00 and the last at 22:00, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
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 Vancouver (Tsawwassen)?
An adult ticket is C$21 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$44.50 (Motorcycle). Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.
Other crossings at Victoria (Swartz Bay)
- 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 Mayne Island (Village Bay)48 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.
Planning6 min readAre Ferries Cancelled in Bad Weather? Typhoon Rules and Refunds
In the Philippines a Signal No. 1 stops almost every passenger sailing, and MARINA rules give you a refund or a free rebooking. What OceanJet, SuperCat and 2GO add, and how BC Ferries and Washington State Ferries handle cancelled sailings.Read the guide
Planning5 min read