Live BC Ferries current conditions
This page tracks real-time BC Ferries current conditions across the eight busiest vehicle-ferry crossings between Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast. Every scheduled sailing today is shown with live vehicle-deck capacity — percentage full, sailings marked as full, and any cancellations — refreshed every five minutes.
It's a faster alternative to the official BC Ferries current conditions page when you just need one number: can I still get on the next sailing? Tap any route above for a full sailing-by-sailing breakdown of the day.
Data is sourced from a community BC Ferries API. Not affiliated with BC Ferries. For reservations and official schedules, visit bcferries.com.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a reservation for BC Ferries?
Reservations aren't required on most BC Ferries vehicle routes, but they're strongly recommended on busy crossings — especially summer weekends, long weekends, and Friday/Sunday sailings — since walk-on vehicle traffic can fill a sailing before it departs. You can check live capacity for today's sailings above, or book a reservation directly at bcferries.com.
How full does the BC Ferries get?
It varies a lot by route, day, and season. Some crossings — like Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay on summer weekends — regularly sell out multiple sailings in a row, while off-peak weekday crossings often have plenty of room. The live capacity numbers above reflect the actual vehicle-deck fill percentage for each upcoming sailing today, updated every 5 minutes.
Live BC Ferries capacity · updates every 5 min