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Route

Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)

 
Current Conditions provides a forecast of deck space available based on the number of vehicles booked in advance and the number of drive-up vehicles in the terminal.

Some sailings may show as “Full” below, but may have space available for additional vehicles depending on how many customers do not show up for their bookings, the size of vehicles that arrive, and the ability of our deck crew to fit more vehicles. If you plan to travel in a vehicle without a booking, you may experience sailing waits.

Learn more about current conditions

 

MONDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

4:00 PM
5:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

6:00 PM
7:35 PM 1h 35m

Only on: 02 OCT

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 PM
9:35 PM 1h 35m

Only on: 02 OCT

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

TUESDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Only on: 26 SEP

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

4:00 PM
5:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

WEDNESDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Only on: 27 SEP

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

4:00 PM
5:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

THURSDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

4:00 PM
5:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

6:00 PM
7:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

FRIDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

4:00 PM
5:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

6:00 PM
7:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 PM
9:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

SATURDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

SUNDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Only on: 24 SEP

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

4:00 PM
5:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

6:00 PM
7:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 PM
9:35 PM 1h 35m

Only on: 24 SEP, 24 SEP

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop



Swartz Bay terminal is located at the end of Highway 17, to the north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Sailings departing from Swartz Bay provide service to Tsawwassen (Vancouver), Fulford Harbour (Salt Spring Island) and the Southern Gulf Islands. Visit Lands End Café for a range of food and beverage options.

Check-in times

For travel to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) with a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 30 to 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Your booking will not be honoured and travel will be based on your order of arrival at the terminal if you arrive before booking check-in has opened, or after booking check-in has closed.

  • Booking check-in for foot passenger groups and vehicles opens 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
  • Booking check-in for foot passenger groups and vehicles closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

For travel without a reservation or on a non-bookable route – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal. 

  • Ticket sales and check-in for foot passengers close 10 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure.
  • Ticket sales and check-in for vehicles close 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure.

Assured Loading – If you have an Assured Loading Card and plan to use it, arrive at the terminal 20 to 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure and provide your card to the ticket agent.

Saturna Island travel: Arrive at the terminal 15 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing time to receive priority boarding. Sailings offering priority boarding include:

  • Peak Season sailings at 3:20 pm Monday – Wednesday, and 3:30 pm Thursday and Friday
  • Shoulder and Off Peak Season sailings at 3:10 pm Monday – Friday

Travellers are offered priority due to the length of time between sailings to Saturna Island.


Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Sep 21, 2023.

Route

Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)

 
Current Conditions provides a forecast of deck space available based on the number of vehicles booked in advance and the number of drive-up vehicles in the terminal.

Some sailings may show as “Full” below, but may have space available for additional vehicles depending on how many customers do not show up for their bookings, the size of vehicles that arrive, and the ability of our deck crew to fit more vehicles. If you plan to travel in a vehicle without a booking, you may experience sailing waits.

Learn more about current conditions

 

MONDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

4:00 PM
5:35 PM 1h 35m

Only on: 02 OCT

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

6:00 PM
7:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 PM
11:35 PM 1h 35m

Only on: 02 OCT

Non-stop

TUESDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Only on: 26 SEP

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

6:00 PM
7:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

WEDNESDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Only on: 27 SEP

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

6:00 PM
7:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

THURSDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

4:00 PM
5:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

6:00 PM
7:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

FRIDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

4:00 PM
5:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

6:00 PM
7:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 PM
11:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

SATURDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

8:00 AM
9:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

2:00 PM
3:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

3:00 PM
4:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

5:00 PM
6:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

7:00 PM
8:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 PM
10:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

SUNDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:00 AM
8:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

9:00 AM
10:35 AM 1h 35m

Non-stop

10:00 AM
11:35 AM 1h 35m

Only on: 24 SEP

Non-stop

11:00 AM
12:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

12:00 PM
1:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop

1:00 PM
2:35 PM 1h 35m

Non-stop