A Guide for Taking the Ferry to Vancouver Island
Information, Schedules & Price for the Ferry to Vancouver Island, BC.

One of the best Vancouver travel experiences you can have is boarding a Vancouver Island ferry for Victoria, Nanaimo or one of British Columbia’s scenic Gulf Islands.
This section of our site is packed with travel tips on riding the ferries to Victoria and the rest of Vancouver island. You’ll find important information and tips on:
- Where the Vancouver Island ferries depart from
- Ferry schedules and routes
- Cost of the ferry to Vancouver Island, and where to buy tickets
- How long the sailing time is from Vancouver to Vancouver Island
Vancouver – Victoria Ferry
The Vancouver - Victoria Ferry A full page of information on the beautiful sailing from Vancouver to Victoria, BC. Find answers to all kinds of questions about riding on BC Ferries from Vancouver to Victoria.
Vancouver - Nanaimo Ferry
Ferry to Nanaimo Tips on riding the boat from Vancouver to Nanaimo, BC. Info on schedules, prices and discounts for BC Ferries Nanaimo - Vancouver sailings.
*NEW* Video of Ferry to Vancouver Island
This brief video will show you some clips of travel on the ferry from Vancouver to Vancouver Island, BC Canada.
Vancouver Ferry FAQ’s:
Is there a Vancouver-Seattle Ferry?
No, there isn’t. There are several options though:
- You can take BC ferries to Victoria, and then ride the Clipper to Seattle
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Another possibility is taking the ferry to Victoria, and then riding the ferry from Sidney to Anacortes, WA.
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Of course, the other alternative is ground transportation: either drive or take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle , which takes about 3 hours.
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Or, you can fly from Vancouver to Seattle
Vancouver Travel Tips / Ferry to Vancouver Island

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