Ferry crossing
Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
BC Ferries runs 2 to 5 sailings a day from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour), the first at 07:00 and the last at 19:30. The crossing takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and an adult ticket is C$21.
Sailing times
Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) 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
22 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 10:15 | Mon–Fri, Sun | 3h 15m |
| 09:15 | 12:00 | Sat | 2h 45m |
| 11:00 | 15:10 | Mon, Sun | 4h 10m |
| 13:00 | 16:25 | Mon–Fri | 3h 25m |
| 17:00 | 20:55 | Sat | 3h 55m |
| 18:20 | 21:00 | Mon, Sun | 2h 40m |
| 18:45 | 21:20 | Fri | 2h 35m |
| 19:30 | 21:57 | Mon–Thu | 2h 27m |
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 Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
Between 2 hours 27 minutes and 4 hours 10 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 2 hours 45 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
Between 2 and 5 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 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$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 Pender Island (Otter Bay)37 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 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.