Duke Point (Nanaimo) to Tsawwassen — Live Sailing Capacity
Live via community BC Ferries API. Crossing time: About 2h.
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About the Duke Point to Tsawwassen ferry
The Duke Point to Tsawwassen ferry is the return crossing from Nanaimo's south terminal to the Metro Vancouver mainland. It's popular with commercial traffic and Vancouver Island residents heading to the mainland for the day or the weekend.
This page shows live BC Ferries current conditions for every scheduled Duke Point → Tsawwassen sailing today, with vehicle-deck live capacity updated every five minutes so you can pick a sailing that still has room.
The crossing takes about 2 hours. Because sailings on this route are spaced hours apart, live capacity is especially useful — missing one full sailing can mean a long wait for the next.
Book or check the official schedule on bcferries.com.
Vessels on this route
Ships that typically sail this crossing. Tap for current position and vessel info.
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