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Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay

Depending on the season their are usually 8 daily and 51 weekly sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay.BC Ferries provides the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay. Horseshoe Bay Departure Bay ferries take around 1 hour 40 minutes. The ferry costs between $170.02 and $400.46, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay.

What's the ferry schedule from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

The earliest Horseshoe Bay Departure Bay ferry typically departs Horseshoe Bay at about 06:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:40.

How long is the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay sail in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Horseshoe Bay Departure Bay Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 51 weekly sailings from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay provided by BC Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost fromHorseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

The price of a ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay typically range between $170.02* and $400.46*. On average the Horseshoe Bay Departure Bay ferry is $331.37*. The cheapest Horseshoe Bay Departure Bay ferry prices start from $170.02*. The average price for a car is $334.92*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2025.

What is the distance from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

The distance between Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay is approximately 48 miles (77km) or 41 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay with a car?

Yes, Horseshoe Bay Departure Bay ferries allow cars onboard with BC Ferries between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

Currently foot passengers can not sail between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay. Passengers must be travelling with a car.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Canada to Vancouver Island page.
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Horseshoe Bay - Departure Bay Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationCanada
DestinationVancouver Island
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBC Ferries
Average Price$331
Average Daily Sailings8
Average Weekly Sailings51
Average Sailing Duration1 h 40 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 40 m
First Ferry06:15
Last Ferry22:40
Distance41 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

    The ferry crossing time from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

    Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay is $331.37. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

    BC Ferries provide the ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

    Book ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

    No, currently foot passengers are not allowed to travel on Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay ferries.

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay.

  • How far is Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay?

    The distance from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay is 41 nautical miles.

Horseshoe Bay Guide

Horseshoe Bay Ferry Port

Found on the shores of a ragged protrusion at the edge of West Vancouver is the picturesque community of Horseshoe Bay. This rural slice of Canada sits in a niche between heavily-wooded, evergreen hills and surrounds a calm inlet of the Howe Sound; an expanse of sea that cuts a triangular chunk out of the British Columbia mainland. Most of the village stretches along a charming promenade. Here one can take a stroll upon the spring-green lawns of Horseshoe Bay park and watch the yachts bob gently between the jetties of the busy marina. Deeper inland, where the grid of tree-lined streets start to rise towards the rolling heartland, the village is moulded by a mishmash of boutique shops, family-owned restaurants, and an eclectic collection of quaint local households. The port of Horseshoe Bay is found on the eastern edge of the bay, just to one side of Sewell’s Marina. This sprawling facility is located at the end of the extensive Trans-Canada Highway where a trio of departure piers jut into the glistening waters of the inlet. The ferry terminal is found at the foot of these piers. Facilities here include a streamlined check-in service featuring self-service ticket machines, a small car-park and vending machines selling soft drinks. Travelling to and from the port is easy due to its prime location at the end of the Trans-Canada Highway and its close proximity to the central district of Vancouver city. The city centre is less than a half-hour drive south along the highway, a route that is also traversed by buses leaving from the Bay Street terminal located just a few steps outside the port entrance. Route 99, otherwise known as the Sea to Sky Highway, also heads north along the curving Howe Sound shoreline. It’s a stunning route that snakes along the base of the region’s coastal mountains and between the vast swathe of emerald woodland, heading towards the group of small settlements found there.


Departure Bay Guide

Departure Bay Ferry Port

Found on the coast of the Vancouver Island, a large, wedge-shaped landmass that marks the most south-eastern point of Canada, is the city of Nanaimo and the district of Departure Bay. Once an independent town until it was merged into Nanaimo in 1974, the evergreen tree-lined roads of the Departure Bay neighbourhood are built around an eponymous inlet of the Salish Sea. The port is found on the southern coast of Departure Bay, just opposite the uninhabited Newcastle Island. The passenger terminal here is a large facility consisting of a wide pier separated into lanes and an indoor market area featuring shops, toilets, cafes and restaurants selling hot food and drink. Getting to the harbour is easy due to the lengthy Trans-Canada Highway that leads from the British Columbia capital of Victoria 70-miles to the south, through the heart of Nanaimo, and directly to the entrance of the port. Buses stop a few steps from the ferry terminal too, offering regular services to the downtown areas of Nanaimo.


Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
BC Ferries 06:15 07:55 1 hour 40 minutes Everyday
BC Ferries 08:25 10:05 1 hour 40 minutes Everyday
BC Ferries 10:40 12:20 1 hour 40 minutes Everyday
BC Ferries 13:00 14:40 1 hour 40 minutes Everyday
BC Ferries 15:45 17:25 1 hour 40 minutes Everyday
BC Ferries 18:35 20:15 1 hour 40 minutes Everyday
BC Ferries 20:05 21:45 1 hour 40 minutes Mon, Sat
BC Ferries 22:10 23:50 1 hour 40 minutes Everyday
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