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Cormorant Island (Alert Bay) to Malcolm Island (Sointula)

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  • This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.

Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
 		7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
 		10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
 		1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
 		4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
 		7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
 		9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
 		7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
 		1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
 		4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
 		9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
 		7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
 		10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
 		1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
 		4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
 		7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
 		9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
 		7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
 		10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
 		1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
 		4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
 		7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
 		9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
 		7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
 		10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
 		1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
 		4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
 		7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
 		9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Saturdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
 		7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
 		10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
 		1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
 		4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
 		7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
 		9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Sundays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
 		7:15 am 35m

Non-stop

9:35 am
 		10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
 		1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
 		4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
 		7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
 		9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop



Printable version

Alert Bay terminal is located on Cormorant Island, a short ferry ride from Port McNeil on the north coast of Vancouver Island. Sailings from Alert Bay provide service to Port McNeil and Malcolm Island (Sointula).

Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in closes:

  • 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers and vehicles

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Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Jun 02, 2023.

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Route

Malcolm Island (Sointula) to Cormorant Island (Alert Bay)

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  • This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.

Mondays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
 		9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
 		12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
 		3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
 		5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
 		8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
 		10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Tuesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
 		9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
 		3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
 		8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
 		10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Wednesdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
 		9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
 		12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
 		3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
 		8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
 		10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Thursdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
 		9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
 		12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
 		3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
 		5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
 		8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
 		10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
 		9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
 		12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
 		3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
 		5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
 		8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
 		10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Saturdays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
 		9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
 		12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
 		3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
 		5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
 		8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
 		10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Sundays

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:00 am
 		12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
 		3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
 		5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
 		8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
 		10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop



Printable version

Sointula terminal is located on the south coast of Malcolm Island. Sailings departing from Sointula provide direct service to Port McNeil on the north coast of Vancouver Island.

Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in closes five minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers and vehicles.


View daily schedule
Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Jun 02, 2023.

Service notices
Current Conditions
Departures and arrivals
Calculate fare
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