FERRY ROUTES
The crossings worth booking.
The 13 most popular vancouver to victoria ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
Full-day Victoria and Butchart Gardens trip from Vancouver with BC Ferries, wildlife spotting from the deck, and free time in Inner Harbour.
Most Popular“The ferry to Victoria was overbooked and we couldn’t get on so the tour was canceled. We ended up spending about four hours from the time we were picked up essentially going nowhere”
Full-day ferry to Victoria plus Butchart Gardens. Coach pickup from Vancouver, scenic Gulf Islands ride, guided stops, and downtown time.
“The most beautiful gardens I have seen in a while. The great thing is that they have a route very accessible to wheelchair and older people or individuals that use devices to walk.”
High-speed round trip ferry from Seattle to Victoria with roomy seats, onboard café and duty-free, and fast access to downtown Inner Harbour.
“Thoroughly enjoyable! Deb, Ashley & Jessinine are wonderful, personable, knowledgeable and excellent employees. The temperature on the ferry was A little too cold. Thank you for a wonderful trip!”
35-minute Harbour Air seaplane to Victoria, then return by coach and BC Ferry. Pick your departure, explore Inner Harbour.
“Great experience going on float plane from Vancouver to Victoria. Great views and land in the harbour only a few minutes walk from Victoria centre”
Hop on and off False Creek ferries all day between nine docks, including Granville Island, Maritime Museum, Aquatic Centre, and more for $16.52.
“It was such a fun and relaxing way to explore Vancouver. The views from the water were beautiful, and the stops made it easy to visit places like Granville Island, David Lam Park and Yaletown. The boats came often — so convenient! Definitely worth getting the day pass.”
One-way high-speed ferry from Seattle to Victoria (about 3 hours). FRS Clipper docks downtown, with duty-free shopping and food aboard.
“Cool experience, similar to airlines, we were 35 minutes late to leave. This was unfortunate, but overall a neat experience. A bit more info on prepping for departure would be helpful”
One-way high-speed ferry from Victoria to downtown Seattle with comfortable seating, duty-free shopping, and about 3 hours on the water.
“Make sure you know what seat level and possible upgrade you are booking. We booked and paid for premium seating but the ferry tried to give us economy class. I had to call Viator to get everything straightened out. Everyone was friendly through the process.”
Seattle to Victoria by high-speed ferry with free time in Inner Harbour, duty-free perks, and scenic Salish Sea views on a single day.
“We had so much fun on the sailboat. Especially my husband. Chris and Michelle were so nice and accommodating. I absolutely loved their cat Fredrick!!! A cat that lives sailing. How cool is that? The weather was beautiful and the sailboat is gorgeous. I highly recommend this trip to anyone whom loves sailing.”
Victoria and Butchart Gardens day trip from Vancouver with a round-trip BC ferry, guided city stops, and garden tickets in one long day.
“The ferry was huge and very clean. No issues were encountered.. It was easy to make the reservations.”
Ride a quiet electric ferry around False Creek from Granville Island, learn the waterfront story, and get big views in about an hour.
“Our skipper was super-friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable. The tour visited diverse locations within False Creek, and outwards to English Bay Beach, encompassing many aspects of the history and development of Vancouver. The small group size on the very quiet electric ferry promoted an inclusive and conversational environment.”
Bowen Island ferry views, a forest hike, and hands-on photo coaching in a tiny group with optional DSLR borrowing.
“It was definitely the best tour I've ever joined. The view was stunning, the group was nice and engaging, and I learned new photography skills! I'd like to join a different tour of his in the future for sure!”
Guided Vancouver to Victoria day trip with BC Ferries views, timed Butchart Gardens entry, and Inner Harbour time.
“The evening before we received email that this tour we had planned on, had been cancelled. Explanation was not enough quests had signed on. Left us in a bad place. Would give less then one star if I could.”
Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria plus guided Butchart Gardens and downtown time for photos, shopping, and waterfront walks.
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
