BC Ferries

BC Ferries has 47 ports of call consisting of 25 routes throughout coastal British Columbia. For more information, visit https://www.bcferries.com/at_the_terminal/where-we-sail.html.

The most popular routes are:

Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Victoria (Swartz Bay)

Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Nanaimo (Duke Point)

West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) – Nanaimo (Departure Bay)

Ferry terminals and ships are always busiest on weekends between Thursday afternoon to Sunday, and during statutory holidays. When travelling during these times, please allow extra time to reach your destination, or make a reservation online at https://www.bcferries.com/res/, or by phone at 1-888-223-3779.

BC Ferries does offer promotions, and there are sometimes discounts for vacation getaways or over-height or oversized vehicles such as RVs or towables. For details on special offers and promotions visit https://www.bcferries.com/promotions/.

Visit https://www.bcferries.com/schedules/ for an online list of all BC Ferries sailing schedules by route.

For current fares and fees visit www.bcferries.com/travel_planning/fares. Here you will find fare-type definitions and a fare calculator to plan ahead.

There are no extra charges if the vehicle is 20 feet or less in length; an extra length rate will apply per foot over the initial 20 feet. Vehicle height categories for booking include those under and over 7 ft (2.13 m) in height. Should the reserved vehicle length differ by more than 5 ft (1.5 m) at check-in the booking will not be honoured. Visit https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/fare-calculator for more information on rates.

BC Ferries’ complimentary wireless service will be available at 14 terminals from October 31, 2021. Wi-Fi is on board some vessels servicing major routes.

BC Ferries customer service representatives are available Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and weekends from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time. Recorded information is available 24 hours a day.

Call toll-free from anywhere in North America on 1 (888) 223-3779; (888) BC FERRY or *223 from Rogers or TELUS mobility networks. From outside North America telephone +1 (250) 386-3431 or +80012233779; applicable toll charges apply.

BC Ferries is currently a smoke-free environment. No smoking of any kind is permitted on any vessels or in any terminals.

You can travel with most pets at no additional cost, but they must be kept in vehicles or in a designated pet area or onboard kennel. Pets are not permitted in passenger areas, except for certified guide/service dogs. For more information and tips on ferry travel with your pet visit: www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/travel-with-pets