Route

Port McNeill to Cormorant Island (Alert Bay)

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

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Mondays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:40 am
9:25 am 45m

Except on Dec 25 & Jan 1

Non-stop

11:35 am
12:20 pm 45m

Non-stop

2:20 pm
3:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:10 pm
5:55 pm 45m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
8:25 pm 45m

Non-stop

9:30 pm
10:35 pm 1h 5m

Stop Sointula

Tuesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:40 am
9:25 am 45m

Non-stop

11:35 am
12:20 pm 45m

No passengers permitted - only sails on Apr 4, 18, May 2, 16, 30, Jun 13, 27, Jul 11, 25, Aug 8, 22, Sep 5, 19, Oct 3, 17, 31, Nov 14, 28, Dec 12, 26, Jan 9, 23, Feb 6, 20, Mar 5 & 19.

Dangerous goods only

Non-stop

2:20 pm
3:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:10 pm
5:55 pm 45m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
8:25 pm 45m

Non-stop

9:30 pm
10:35 pm 1h 5m

Stop Sointula

Wednesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:40 am
9:25 am 45m

Non-stop

11:35 am
12:20 pm 45m

Non-stop

2:20 pm
3:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:10 pm
5:55 pm 45m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
8:25 pm 45m

Non-stop

9:30 pm
10:35 pm 1h 5m

Stop Sointula

Thursdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:40 am
9:25 am 45m

Non-stop

11:35 am
12:20 pm 45m

Non-stop

2:20 pm
3:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:10 pm
5:55 pm 45m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
8:25 pm 45m

Non-stop

9:30 pm
10:35 pm 1h 5m

Stop Sointula

Fridays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:40 am
9:25 am 45m

Non-stop

11:35 am
12:20 pm 45m

Non-stop

2:20 pm
3:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:10 pm
5:55 pm 45m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
8:25 pm 45m

Non-stop

9:30 pm
10:35 pm 1h 5m

Stop Sointula

Saturdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:40 am
9:25 am 45m

Non-stop

11:35 am
12:20 pm 45m

Non-stop

2:20 pm
3:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:10 pm
5:55 pm 45m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
8:25 pm 45m

Non-stop

9:30 pm
10:35 pm 1h 5m

Stop Sointula

Sundays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
8:40 am
9:25 am 45m

Non-stop

11:35 am
12:20 pm 45m

Non-stop

2:20 pm
3:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:10 pm
5:55 pm 45m

Non-stop

7:40 pm
8:25 pm 45m

Non-stop

9:30 pm
10:35 pm 1h 5m

Stop Sointula



Port McNeill terminal is located on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. Sailings departing from Port McNeill provide service to Cormorant Island (Alert Bay) and Malcolm Island (Sointula).

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


Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Mar 29, 2024.

Dangerous goods sailings

For Dangerous Cargo sailing information and to book Dangerous Cargo travel; contact 250-537-5313 at least 48 hours in advance of your intended travel. No passengers are permitted on sailings transporting Dangerous Cargo.

Route

Cormorant Island (Alert Bay) to Port McNeill

  • 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
7:25 am 45m

Except on Dec 25 & Jan 1

Non-stop

9:35 am
10:20 am 45m

Non-stop

12:20 pm
1:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

3:15 pm
4:00 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:55 pm
6:40 pm 45m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
9:25 pm 1h

Stop Sointula

Tuesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:25 am 45m

Non-stop

9:35 am
10:20 am 45m

Non-stop

12:20 pm
1:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

3:15 pm
4:00 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:55 pm
6:40 pm 45m

No passengers permitted - only sails on Apr 4, 18, May 2, 16, 30, Jun 13, 27, Jul 11, 25, Aug 8, 22, Sep 5, 19, Oct 3, 17, 31, Nov 14, 28, Dec 12, 26, Jan 9, 23, Feb 6, 20, Mar 5 & 19.

Dangerous goods only

Non-stop

8:25 pm
9:25 pm 1h

Stop Sointula

Wednesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:25 am 45m

Non-stop

9:35 am
10:20 am 45m

Non-stop

12:20 pm
1:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

3:15 pm
4:00 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:55 pm
6:40 pm 45m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
9:25 pm 1h

Stop Sointula

Thursdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:25 am 45m

Non-stop

9:35 am
10:20 am 45m

Non-stop

12:20 pm
1:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

3:15 pm
4:00 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:55 pm
6:40 pm 45m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
9:25 pm 1h

Stop Sointula

Fridays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:25 am 45m

Non-stop

9:35 am
10:20 am 45m

Non-stop

12:20 pm
1:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

3:15 pm
4:00 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:55 pm
6:40 pm 45m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
9:25 pm 1h

Stop Sointula

Saturdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:25 am 45m

Non-stop

9:35 am
10:20 am 45m

Non-stop

12:20 pm
1:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

3:15 pm
4:00 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:55 pm
6:40 pm 45m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
9:25 pm 1h

Stop Sointula

Sundays

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

Stop Sointula

9:35 am
10:20 am 45m

Non-stop

12:20 pm
1:05 pm 45m

Non-stop

3:15 pm
4:00 pm 45m

Non-stop

5:55 pm
6:40 pm 45m

Non-stop

8:25 pm
9:25 pm 1h

Stop Sointula



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

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Mar 29, 2024.

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