Ferry crossing
Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)
BC Ferries runs 4 to 7 sailings a day from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Pender Island (Otter Bay), the first at 07:00 and the last at 19:30. The crossing takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and an adult ticket is C$21.
Sailing times
Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Pender Island (Otter 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
37 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 10:17 | Sat | 3h 17m |
| 09:15 | 11:10 | Sat | 1h 55m |
| 09:55 | 12:05 | Sun | 2h 10m |
| 10:25 | 12:35 | Mon–Fri | 2h 10m |
| 11:00 | 15:10 | Mon–Sat | 4h 10m |
| 13:00 | 16:20 | Sat | 3h 20m |
| 13:10 | 14:33 | Mon, Sun | 1h 23m |
| 14:25 | 16:45 | Fri | 2h 20m |
| 15:00 | 17:58 | Daily | 2h 58m |
| 17:00 | 20:05 | Mon–Thu, Sat | 3h 5m |
| 18:20 | 21:05 | Mon, Sun | 2h 45m |
| 19:20 | 20:40 | Fri | 1h 20m |
| 19:30 | 21:45 | Mon–Thu | 2h 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$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 Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)?
Between 1 hour 20 minutes and 4 hours 10 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 2 hours 20 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)?
Between 4 and 7 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday. The first boat leaves at 07:00 and the last at 19:30, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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 Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)?
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 Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
- to Victoria (Swartz Bay)105 sailings a week · from C$21
- to Duke Point (Nanaimo)58 sailings a week · from C$21
- to Mayne Island (Village Bay)32 sailings a week · from C$21
- to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)26 sailings a week · from C$21
- to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)22 sailings a week · from C$21
- to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)19 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