Live terminal webcams for this route
See the vehicle queue at the terminal before you leave.
View live terminal webcam — Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (departure)
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View live terminal webcam — Duke Point Ferry Terminal (arrival)
Tsawwassen to Duke Point (Nanaimo) — Live Capacity & Wait Times
The Tsawwassen to Duke Point ferry runs about 4–5 sailings a day across the Strait of Georgia from Metro Vancouver to Nanaimo's south terminal — see live wait times and vehicle-deck capacity for each crossing below.
Live via community BC Ferries API. Crossing time: About 2h.
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About the Tsawwassen to Duke Point ferry
The Tsawwassen to Duke Point ferry connects the Metro Vancouver mainland directly to Nanaimo's south terminal. It's the go-to route for traffic heading to central and northern Vancouver Island, and it carries a heavy share of commercial trucks alongside passenger vehicles.
Live BC Ferries current conditions and wait times for this route are shown above — every scheduled sailing today, its vehicle-deck fill percentage, and any full or cancelled sailings, refreshed every five minutes.
The crossing is about 2 hours across the Strait of Georgia. Sailings are less frequent than the Horseshoe Bay–Departure Bay route, so if a sailing fills the wait to the next one is longer — checking live capacity before you leave saves a lot of terminal time.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How early should I arrive for the Tsawwassen to Duke Point ferry?
BC Ferries recommends arriving at least 30 minutes early with a reservation, and 60–90 minutes early without one — especially on summer weekends and holidays when the Tsawwassen → Duke Point route fills quickly.
How long is the Tsawwassen to Duke Point ferry crossing?
The crossing takes about 2h, depending on weather and traffic in the Strait.
Can I reserve the Tsawwassen to Duke Point ferry online?
Yes. Reservations for the Tsawwassen → Duke Point route can be booked at bcferries.com. Reservations are strongly recommended on summer weekends, long weekends, and any Friday or Sunday sailing.
How often is the live capacity updated?
Live vehicle-deck capacity on this page refreshes every 5 minutes using data from the community BC Ferries API. If a sailing shows full here, it is very likely already sold out on bcferries.com.
Related BC Ferries routes
Live capacity and wait times for related crossings.
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