What is the Swartz Bay ferry schedule today?

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Swartz Bay has 31 departures (Pacific Time): 4 to Lyall Harbour (5:00 AM to 8:00 PM), 7 to Village Bay (Mayne Island) (5:00 AM to 8:00 PM), 8 to Fulford Harbour (7:00 AM to 9:00 PM), and 12 to Tsawwassen (7:00 AM to 9:00 PM). Times follow the published timetable; delays and cancellations show live on this page.

What time is the next ferry from Swartz Bay?

As of 9:00 AM Pacific Time on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the next departure from Swartz Bay is at 9:10 AM to Village Bay (Mayne Island). The boards on this page refresh about every 30 seconds from AIS vessel positions matched to the published timetable.

What ferry routes depart from Swartz Bay?

Swartz Bay is served by crossings to Fulford Harbour, Lyall /Saturna Island, Tsawwassen, Village Bay/Mayne Island. Each destination links to its route page with the full timetable.

Is there parking at Swartz Bay?

The operator reports the holding lot as moderate right now. Arrive early when the lot is busy or full, or when the next sailings report no deck space.

Which lane do I join at Swartz Bay?

A ticket agent assigns your lane when you check in, and the number is printed on your ticket. The operator publishes no lane map and lanes can change (typically during terminal construction), so follow the signage at the terminal.

How do I know if my sailing from Swartz Bay is delayed or cancelled?

This page shows delays measured from AIS vessel positions against the published schedule, alongside the operator's own notices. In the FerryFetch app you can save your sailing and get a push alert when it slips or is cancelled, often before the operator posts the official notice.

Where is Swartz Bay ferry terminal?

The Swartz Bay ferry terminal is at 11300 Patricia Bay Hwy, Sidney, V8L 5J4.

Swartz Bay ferry terminal

Victoria, Canada · BC Ferries · 9:00 AM PDT · Partly cloudy · 11°C

On schedule

At Swartz Bay, departures are leaving on time. Next departure 9:10 AM to Lyall Harbour.

1 service noticeHolding lot moderate · just nowWind 11 km/h WNW

Ferries from Swartz Bay

To Vancouver
Tsawwassen
1h 35m · 12 sailings today
On time
Departs in 1h 59m
11:00 AM → 12:35 PM
6% space
Spirit of Vancouver Islandexpected
Later
- 12:00 PM42%
- 1:00 PM26%
- 3:00 PM31%
- 4:00 PM33%
Full schedule →Live map →
To Salt Spring Island
Fulford Harbour
35 min · 8 sailings today
Departs in 1h 59m
11:00 AM → 11:35 AM
100% space
Skeena Queenexpected
Later
- 1:00 PM100%
- 3:00 PM100%
- 5:00 PM100%
- 7:00 PM100%
Full schedule →Live map →
Village Bay (Mayne Island)
1h 50m · 7 sailings today
Departs in 9 min
9:10 AM → 11:00 AM
Salish Ravenlikely
Later
- 10:10 AM
- 3:15 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
Full schedule →Live map →
To Saturna Island
Lyall Harbour
1h 10m · 4 sailings today
Departs in 9 min
9:10 AM → 10:20 AM
Queen of Cumberlandlikely
Its boat is likely here at Swartz Bay, docked since 7:57 PM.
Later
- 3:15 PM
- 8:00 PM
Full schedule →Live map →

Today at Swartz Bay

All departures →

8left so far
1on time
23still to go

Left on timeLeft late, the line is the minutes late× CancelledStill to runNo deck spaceWind from the Open-Meteo forecast, gusts up to 17 km/h. Cancellations are the operator’s call.

Every departure from Swartz Bay today
7:00 AM to Tsawwassen: ran, no delay we can state
8:00 AM to Tsawwassen: on time
9:00 AM to Tsawwassen: ran, no delay we can state
11:00 AM to Tsawwassen: still to run
12:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run
1:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run
3:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run
4:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run
5:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run
7:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run
8:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run
9:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run
7:00 AM to Fulford Harbour: ran, no delay we can state
9:00 AM to Fulford Harbour: ran, no delay we can state
11:00 AM to Fulford Harbour: still to run
1:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run
3:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run
5:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run
7:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run
9:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run
5:00 AM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): ran, no delay we can state
5:05 AM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): ran, no delay we can state
9:10 AM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run
10:10 AM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run
3:15 PM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run
4:30 PM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run
8:00 PM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run
5:00 AM to Lyall Harbour: ran, no delay we can state
9:10 AM to Lyall Harbour: still to run
3:15 PM to Lyall Harbour: still to run
8:00 PM to Lyall Harbour: still to run

Arriving at Swartz Bay

Live map →All arrivals →

Skeena Queen

From Fulford Harbour · left 8:01 AM

Live · 3 min ago

Fulford Harbour97% acrossSwartz Bay

Docks here~8:30 AM

10:25 AM from Fulford HarbourSkeena Queenusually
11:35 AM from TsawwassenCoastal Celebrationexpected
12:25 PM from Fulford HarbourSkeena Queenusually

Weather

11°C

Partly cloudy

Wind: 11km/h WNW
Gusts: 16km/h
Visibility: 12.8km
Chance of precipitation: 0%

Forecast for 9:00 AM from Open-Meteo. Cancellations are the operator’s call, not this forecast.

Terminal cameras

Frames come from the operator on its own refresh schedule. This is not a live feed.

Getting to the Swartz Bay terminal

Address and parking

11300 Patricia Bay Hwy, Sidney, V8L 5J4

Get directions to Swartz Bay

Service notices

Sewage Treatment System Upgrades - Fulford Harbour - October 19-23, 2026 - Victoria (Swartz Bay) - Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour)
Official notice

Check-in and boarding

A ticket agent assigns each vehicle a lane at check-in. Check the lane number on your ticket and follow staff direction. (verified Sep 14, 2026 · BC Ferries)
Without a booking, vehicles load in order of arrival at the terminal for the next available sailing. (verified Sep 14, 2026 · BC Ferries)

Swartz Bay ferry terminal FAQ

Ferries from Swartz Bay

To Vancouver

Tsawwassen

1h 35m · 12 sailings today

On time

Departs in 1h 59m

11:00 AM → 12:35 PM

6% space

Spirit of Vancouver Islandexpected

Later

12:00 PM42%
1:00 PM26%
3:00 PM31%
4:00 PM33%

Full schedule →Live map →

To Salt Spring Island

Fulford Harbour

35 min · 8 sailings today

Departs in 1h 59m

11:00 AM → 11:35 AM

100% space

Skeena Queenexpected

Later

1:00 PM100%
3:00 PM100%
5:00 PM100%
7:00 PM100%

Full schedule →Live map →

Village Bay (Mayne Island)

1h 50m · 7 sailings today

Departs in 9 min

9:10 AM → 11:00 AM

Salish Ravenlikely

Later

10:10 AM
3:15 PM
4:30 PM
8:00 PM

Full schedule →Live map →

To Saturna Island

Lyall Harbour

1h 10m · 4 sailings today

Departs in 9 min

9:10 AM → 10:20 AM

Queen of Cumberlandlikely

Its boat is likely here at Swartz Bay, docked since 7:57 PM.

Later

3:15 PM
8:00 PM

Full schedule →Live map →

Every departure from Swartz Bay today

7:00 AM to Tsawwassen: ran, no delay we can state

8:00 AM to Tsawwassen: on time

9:00 AM to Tsawwassen: ran, no delay we can state

11:00 AM to Tsawwassen: still to run

12:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run

1:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run

3:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run

4:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run

5:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run

7:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run

8:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run

9:00 PM to Tsawwassen: still to run

7:00 AM to Fulford Harbour: ran, no delay we can state

9:00 AM to Fulford Harbour: ran, no delay we can state

11:00 AM to Fulford Harbour: still to run

1:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run

3:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run

5:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run

7:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run

9:00 PM to Fulford Harbour: still to run

5:00 AM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): ran, no delay we can state

5:05 AM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): ran, no delay we can state

9:10 AM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run

10:10 AM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run

3:15 PM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run

4:30 PM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run

8:00 PM to Village Bay (Mayne Island): still to run

5:00 AM to Lyall Harbour: ran, no delay we can state

9:10 AM to Lyall Harbour: still to run

3:15 PM to Lyall Harbour: still to run

8:00 PM to Lyall Harbour: still to run

Getting to the Swartz Bay terminal

Address and parking

11300 Patricia Bay Hwy, Sidney, V8L 5J4

Get directions to Swartz Bay

Service notices

Sewage Treatment System Upgrades - Fulford Harbour - October 19-23, 2026 - Victoria (Swartz Bay) - Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour)
Official notice

Check-in and boarding

A ticket agent assigns each vehicle a lane at check-in. Check the lane number on your ticket and follow staff direction. (verified Sep 14, 2026 · BC Ferries)
Without a booking, vehicles load in order of arrival at the terminal for the next available sailing. (verified Sep 14, 2026 · BC Ferries)

Swartz Bay ferry terminal FAQ