Ferries to Vancouver Island
4 Ferry crossings from 7 Ports
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Ferries to Vancouver Island

BC Ferries & FRS Clipper operate the ferries to Vancouver Island.

Vancouver Island Ferry Schedules

Ferries to Vancouver Island sail regularly around 6 times per week. Ferry schedules can change throughout the year and vary by ferry operator. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare ticket prices.

Vancouver Island Ferry Ports

There are 4 ferry ports in Vancouver Island. The most popular port in Vancouver Island is Victoria ferry port with around 7 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Seattle to Victoria

Seattle to Victoria ferry trips run around 7 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 3 hours. Seattle Victoria ferry price on average is around $625. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay

The Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferries operate 10 times daily and up to 70 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 1 hour 35 minutes. Tsawwassen Swartz Bay ferries cost around $0 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 25.

Can I travel with a car on the ferry to Vancouver Island?

Currently cars are no allowed on ferries to Vancouver Island.

Prices of Ferries to Vancouver Island 

The price of a ferry to Vancouver Island can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

Book Ferry Tickets to Vancouver Island Online

Book a ferry to Vancouver Island and manage your booking online with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder and compare tickets for the best ferry ticket prices.

Most Popular Questions for Ferries to Vancouver Island

  • Which ferries travel to Vancouver Island?

    Ferries to Vancouver Island travel from:

  • What is the fastest ferry to Vancouver Island?

    The fastest ferry crossing to Vancouver Island is via the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route, with a crossing time of approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest ferry to Vancouver Island?

    The cheapest ferry to Vancouver Island is $629 on the Seattle to Victoria ferry. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • What are the ferry ports in Vancouver Island?

    Ferry Ports in Vancouver Island:

  • Can you take pets on the ferry to Vancouver Island?

    No pets are currently allowed on ferries to Vancouver Island.

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