BC Ferries isn't publishing live vehicle-deck capacity for this crossing right now. Schedule times below are still accurate.
Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) — Live Sailing Capacity
Live via community BC Ferries API. Crossing time: About 1h 40m.
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About the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay ferry
The Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay ferry connects West Vancouver to Nanaimo and is the closest crossing to downtown Vancouver for anyone heading to Vancouver Island. It's a popular weekend and holiday route, with a mix of tourists, cottagers, and Islanders returning home.
Live BC Ferries current conditions for this route are shown above — every scheduled sailing today, live vehicle-deck capacity, and any full or cancelled sailings, refreshed every five minutes.
The crossing takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. Reservations are recommended on summer weekends and long weekends, when back-to-back sailings can fill up.
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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