Ferry Routes
Every major ferry route from Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island, with sailing times, terminal notes, and whether to book ahead.
Vancouver to Vancouver Island Ferry: Which Route Should You Take?
Three ferries connect Vancouver to Vancouver Island. Pick the right one by your starting point and destination, with a comparison table and YVR notes.
Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria: Route, Times, and How to Plan It
How to take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria: Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, getting to the terminal, sailing time, reservations, and when to arrive.
Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay Ferry: What the Crossing Is Really Like
What to expect on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry: the vessels, Active Pass scenery, summer demand, check-in cut-offs, and getting on to Victoria.
Ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo: Duke Point or Departure Bay?
Two ferries run from Vancouver to Nanaimo: Tsawwassen–Duke Point and Horseshoe Bay–Departure Bay. Compare times, terminals, and which suits your trip.
Tsawwassen to Nanaimo Ferry: The Duke Point Route in Detail
The Tsawwassen to Nanaimo ferry lands at Duke Point: 2-hour crossing, 10 sailings a day from 05:15, where the terminal is, and parking for walk-ons.