Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (Victoria) — Live Capacity & Wait Times
The Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry runs roughly 8–10 sailings a day across the Strait of Georgia between Metro Vancouver and Victoria — see live wait times and vehicle-deck capacity for every scheduled crossing today below.
Live via community BC Ferries API. Crossing time: About 1h 35m.
Today's sailings
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About the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry
The Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry is the flagship BC Ferries route between Metro Vancouver and Victoria, and by a wide margin the busiest crossing in the system. Summer weekends, long weekends, and Friday afternoons routinely see multiple sailing waits, so live capacity and wait times matter more here than on any other route.
This page shows live BC Ferries current conditions for every scheduled sailing on this route today — vehicle-deck fill percentage, which sailings are already full, and which have room. Data refreshes every five minutes so you can decide whether to head to the terminal now or wait for a later sailing.
Reservations are strongly recommended on this crossing, especially in summer. The sailing takes about 1 hour 35 minutes through the Gulf Islands.
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 Swartz Bay 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 → Swartz Bay route fills quickly.
How long is the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry crossing?
The crossing takes about 1h 35m, depending on weather and traffic in the Strait.
Can I reserve the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay ferry online?
Yes. Reservations for the Tsawwassen → Swartz Bay 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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