Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
BC Ferries runs 1 to 2 sailings a day from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour), the first at 08:55 and the last at 19:30. The crossing takes between 2 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 20 minutes, depending on the sailing, and an adult ticket is C$20.
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$10
Adult passenger 12+
BC Ferries
C$20
Vehicles
Vehicles fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Motorcycle (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)
BC Ferries
C$30
Motorcycle
BC Ferries
C$37.50
Standard vehicle up to 20ft (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)
BC Ferries
C$60
Standard vehicle up to 20ft
BC Ferries
C$75
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
Two boats are normally needed to reach Saturna from the mainland. Some trips transfer at Village Bay on Mayne, sometimes after a call at Galiano; others go on a thru fare, crossing on the Swartz Bay ferry and picking up the Saturna sailing there. Either way, allow around three hours. The thru-fare ticket must be used on the next available sailing after you reach Swartz Bay, but if you arrive after the last boat to Saturna has left, it remains valid on any sailing before noon the next day.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
Between 2 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 20 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 2 hours 55 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
Between 1 and 2 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Saturday and Sunday. The first boat leaves at 08:55 and the last at 19:30, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) 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 Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
An adult ticket is C$20 (Adult passenger 12+). Taking a vehicle starts at C$30 (Motorcycle (off-peak, prepaid, 14 Oct 2026 to 10 Mar 2027)). Prices as the operator published them on 11 September 2026.