British Columbia, Canada
Ferries from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) (British Columbia, Canada) has 12 ferry routes to 3 destinations, operated by BC Ferries. You can sail from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay), Mayne Island (Village Bay) and Pender Island (Otter Bay). Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.
- 12
- Routes
- 3
- Destinations
- 1
- Operators
Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
12 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
12 routes
Mayne Island (Village Bay) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
- Fastest crossing
- 35m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Pender Island (Otter Bay) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
- Fastest crossing
- 35m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Mayne Island (Village Bay)
- Fastest crossing
- 35m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Pender Island (Otter Bay)
- Fastest crossing
- 35m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
- Fastest crossing
- 50m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Swartz Bay
- Fastest crossing
- 1h 5m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Swartz Bay to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
- Fastest crossing
- 1h 10m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)
- Fastest crossing
- 1h 20m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)
- Fastest crossing
- 1h 25m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
- Fastest crossing
- 1h 40m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) to Tsawwassen
- Fastest crossing
- 2h 15m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Tsawwassen to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
- Fastest crossing
- 2h 15m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Timetable
Ferry departures from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
42 scheduled sailings leaving Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour), across every route. Times are local.
| Departs | Arrives | To | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:15 | 06:50 | Mayne Island (Village Bay) | 35m | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 06:15 | 07:30 | Pender Island (Otter Bay) | 1h 15m | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 06:15 | 08:10 | Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) | 1h 55m | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 06:15 | 07:55 | Swartz Bay | 1h 40m | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 06:15 | 09:15 | Tsawwassen | 3h | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 09:40 | 10:20 | Mayne Island (Village Bay) | 40m | BC Ferries | Sun |
| 09:40 | 13:17 | Swartz Bay | 3h 37m | BC Ferries | Sun |
| 09:40 | 14:10 | Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) | 4h 30m | BC Ferries | Sun |
| 09:40 | 12:20 | Pender Island (Otter Bay) | 2h 40m | BC Ferries | Sun |
| 09:55 | 12:12 | Tsawwassen | 2h 17m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 09:55 | 11:25 | Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) | 1h 30m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 09:55 | 11:05 | Pender Island (Otter Bay) | 1h 10m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 09:55 | 10:30 | Mayne Island (Village Bay) | 35m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 10:25 | 12:00 | Pender Island (Otter Bay) | 1h 35m | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 10:25 | 12:50 | Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) | 2h 25m | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 10:25 | 11:00 | Mayne Island (Village Bay) | 35m | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 10:25 | 12:30 | Swartz Bay | 2h 5m | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 10:25 | 11:45 | Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) | 1h 20m | BC Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 11:55 | 16:35 | Tsawwassen | 4h 40m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 11:55 | 13:00 | Swartz Bay | 1h 5m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 16:25 | 18:00 | Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) | 1h 35m | BC Ferries | Fri |
| 16:25 | 17:50 | Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) | 1h 25m | BC Ferries | Fri |
| 16:25 | 18:05 | Pender Island (Otter Bay) | 1h 40m | BC Ferries | Fri |
| 16:25 | 18:55 | Swartz Bay | 2h 30m | BC Ferries | Fri |
| 16:25 | 19:05 | Tsawwassen | 2h 40m | BC Ferries | Fri |
| 16:25 | 17:00 | Mayne Island (Village Bay) | 35m | BC Ferries | Fri |
| 16:35 | 18:05 | Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) | 1h 30m | BC Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 16:35 | 18:50 | Tsawwassen | 2h 15m | BC Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 16:35 | 18:55 | Pender Island (Otter Bay) | 2h 20m | BC Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 16:35 | 17:10 | Mayne Island (Village Bay) | 35m | BC Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 16:35 | 18:43 | Swartz Bay | 2h 8m | BC Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 16:45 | 20:35 | Tsawwassen | 3h 50m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 16:45 | 18:17 | Swartz Bay | 1h 32m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 16:50 | 17:25 | Pender Island (Otter Bay) | 35m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 17:30 | 18:05 | Mayne Island (Village Bay) | 35m | BC Ferries | Sun |
| 17:30 | 20:40 | Tsawwassen | 3h 10m | BC Ferries | Sun |
| 17:30 | 19:10 | Swartz Bay | 1h 40m | BC Ferries | Sun |
| 17:30 | 20:05 | Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) | 2h 35m | BC Ferries | Sun |
| 21:00 | 22:05 | Swartz Bay | 1h 5m | BC Ferries | Sun |
| 21:05 | 22:15 | Swartz Bay | 1h 10m | BC Ferries | Sat |
| 21:55 | 23:05 | Swartz Bay | 1h 10m | BC Ferries | Fri |
| 22:05 | 23:15 | Swartz Bay | 1h 10m | BC Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
Network
Where does Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) connect?
Operators
Location
Where is Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
- Region
- British Columbia
- Coordinates
- 48.798° N, 123.201° W
- Shortest crossing
- 35m
Plan your trip
The day at Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
First 06:15
Last 17:30
Busiest 16:00–17:00
6 of 24 hours served
Nothing sails outside 06:15–17:30, so a day trip has to fit inside that window; the last departure is the last one. 54 scheduled departures in total.
About
About Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)
Saturna is the least visited of the Southern Gulf Islands and the arithmetic shows why: 48 active sailings, but the Tsawwassen run takes over two hours because the boat calls everywhere else first.
Where the ferries go
- Swartz Bay — about 1 hour 5 minutes, 14 sailings.
- Tsawwassen — about 2 hours 6 minutes, 12 sailings.
Operated by BC Ferries.
⚠ Two hours and six minutes to the mainland
That is nearly three times the Galiano figure for the same crossing, and it is not distance — it is the calling sequence. Saturna sits at the end of the loop, so the vessel has already stopped at other islands before it reaches you.
Read the routing before booking. A sailing that looks like a straight run to Tsawwassen may be your fourth island of the afternoon.
Parking
Free roadside parking. No lot, no limit posted, and no alternative — which is workable precisely because so few people come.
The island
About half of Saturna lies within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Mount Warburton Pike rises to roughly 400 metres with feral goats on its slopes, and East Point at the far end is one of the better shore-based whale-watching spots on the coast.
There is a single general store, a winery, and no bank or fuel station to rely on.
Reservations
Tsawwassen sailings can be booked; Swartz Bay and inter-island ones cannot. On an island this thinly served, the booking is worth making.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
From Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) you can take a ferry to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay), Mayne Island (Village Bay) and Pender Island (Otter Bay). Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.
Which ferry companies operate from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
Ferries from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) are run by BC Ferries. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.
How many ferry routes serve Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) is served by 12 ferry routes connecting 3 ports. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) ferry port located?
Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) is in British Columbia, Canada (around 48.798, -123.201). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) ferry terminal?
Arrive at Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) well before departure — typically 30–60 minutes ahead for foot passengers and longer if you are travelling with a vehicle. Check local bus, train or taxi connections to the terminal and confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.
What are the most popular ferries from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
Popular crossings from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) include Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay), Mayne Island (Village Bay) and Pender Island (Otter Bay). Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.
Do ferries from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) carry cars?
Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.
When should I book a ferry from Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)?
For peak season and any sailing with a vehicle, book as early as possible. Off-peak foot-passenger fares are usually more flexible. Always confirm the latest timetable before travelling.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Sep 15, 2026.
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