Ferry crossing
Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)
BC Ferries runs 14 to 16 sailings a day from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay), 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
Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz 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
105 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 07:35 | Mon, Thu–Sat | 1h 35m |
| 07:00 | 08:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 08:00 | 09:35 | Daily | 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 | Mon–Fri, Sun | 1h 35m |
| 15:00 | 16:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 16:00 | 17:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 17:00 | 18:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 18:00 | 19:35 | Mon, Fri, Sun | 1h 35m |
| 19:00 | 20:35 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 20:00 | 21:35 | Daily | 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 Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)?
About 1 hour 35 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)?
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 Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz 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 Victoria (Swartz 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 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 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.
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