Horseshoe Bay - Nanaimo (Departure Bay) Ferry Schedule

Operator: BC Ferries Duration: 1h 43m4 terminals 10 daily sailings

Route Map

Terminal locations and ferry route. Live vessel positions are estimates based on the timetable, not GPS.

Ferry Timetable

#DepartsArrivesStops
1 8:00 4
2 10:15 4
3 12:47 4
4 3:05 4
5 5:42 4
6 8:45 4
7 12:20 4
8 2
9 2
10 2

All times in local time. Schedules may vary by day of week and season.

Ticket Prices & Fares

Passenger TypeAdultSenior/DisabledVehicle
PassengerCA$17.25CA$8.65CA$60–80

Fares effective October 2026. Vehicle fares include driver. Surcharges may apply during peak season.

Vessel Specifications

Vessel ClassCoastal-class
VesselsCoastal Renaissance, Coastal Inspiration
Vehicle Capacity310 cars
Passenger Capacity1,600
Service Speed23 knots
Length160 m (525 ft)
Year Built2008
PropulsionDiesel

Terminal Facilities

Horseshoe Bay
🅿️ Parking🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area🍔 Food & Drink📶 Wi-Fi♿ Accessible
Horseshoe Bay
🅿️ Parking🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area🍔 Food & Drink📶 Wi-Fi♿ Accessible
Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
🅿️ Parking🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area🍔 Food & Drink♿ Accessible
Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
🅿️ Parking🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area🍔 Food & Drink♿ Accessible

Terminals & Stops

Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay
Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
Nanaimo (Departure Bay)

About the Horseshoe Bay - Nanaimo (Departure Bay) Ferry

The Horseshoe Bay - Nanaimo (Departure Bay) ferry route is operated by BC Ferriesand connects Horseshoe Bay with Nanaimo (Departure Bay). The crossing takes approximately 1h 43m.This page provides the complete ferry schedule and timetable for the Horseshoe Bay - Nanaimo (Departure Bay) route.

Schedule data is sourced from the official GTFS feed published by BC Ferries. Schedules may change seasonally or due to weather conditions — always confirm with the operator before traveling.