Ferry crossing
BC Ferries runs 9 to 10 sailings a day from Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour) to Chemainus, the first at 05:45 and the last at 22:45. The crossing takes between 30 minutes and 50 minutes, depending on the sailing, and no fare is charged in this direction, as the return is paid at Chemainus.
Sailing times
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.
Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on . Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.
69 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:45 | 06:35 | Daily | 50m |
| 07:40 | 08:10 | Fri | 30m |
| 07:45 | 08:15 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 30m |
| 08:55 | 09:25 | Fri | 30m |
| 09:00 | 09:50 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 50m |
| 10:35 | 11:15 | Fri | 40m |
| 10:40 | 11:30 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 50m |
| 13:25 | 14:15 | Fri | 50m |
| 13:30 | 14:00 | Mon–Wed, Sat–Sun | 30m |
| 15:10 | 16:00 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 50m |
| 15:20 | 16:10 | Fri | 50m |
| 17:10 | 17:40 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 30m |
| 17:20 | 17:50 | Fri | 30m |
| 18:30 | 19:20 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 50m |
| 18:40 | 19:30 | Fri | 50m |
| 20:05 | 20:55 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 50m |
| 20:15 | 21:05 | Fri | 50m |
| 22:35 | 23:05 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 30m |
| 22:45 | 23:15 | Fri | 30m |
Published fares
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Adult passenger 12+ | BC Ferries | No charge |
| Child passenger 5-11 | BC Ferries | No charge |
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | BC Ferries | No charge |
| Standard vehicle up to 20ft | BC Ferries | No charge |
Fares on this crossing are returns, paid at Chemainus: 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.
Many sailings from Thetis call at Penelakut Island before reaching Chemainus, taking about 50 minutes rather than the half-hour of a direct run, so it pays to check whether a departure goes straight across. Anyone who needs help boarding at Preedy Harbour should phone BC Ferries at least 48 hours ahead, the notice it asks for at its Gulf Island terminals; our accessible travel guide has more.
Before you sail
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.
