Travel advisory: Anticipated Adverse Weather Conditions - Tuesday, November 19 to Wednesday, November 20 View ×

Posted: Monday, November 18, 2024

We are actively following a rapidly intensifying storm that is expected to reach parts of British Columbia’s West Coast by Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The adverse weather conditions may impact travel through till Wednesday, November 20.

Travellers are advised to check our Service Notices page prior to travel for any possible service disruptions.

The safety of our passengers and crew is of primary importance to us, and we will continue to monitor this weather system and share information as it becomes available. For further information regarding any weather warnings in place, please visit Environment Canada.

For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, customers can follow our @BCFerries X Account, check Current Conditions or visit bcferries.com.

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Cormorant Island (Alert Bay)  to  Port McNeill

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 This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid on board the ferry at the time of travel.   
Service notices
DEPART ARRIVE DURATION
6:40 am 7:20 am 00:40
  • Non-stop
9:35 am 10:20 am 00:45
  • Non-stop
12:20 pm 1:05 pm 00:45
  • Non-stop
3:15 pm 4:00 pm 00:45
  • Non-stop
5:55 pm 6:35 pm 00:40
  • Non-stop
8:25 pm 9:25 pm 01:00
Stop Malcolm Island (Sointula)


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Alert Bay terminal is located on Cormorant Island, a short ferry ride from Port McNeil on the north coast of Vancouver Island. Sailings from Alert Bay provide service to Port McNeil and Malcolm Island (Sointula).

Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in closes:

  • 5 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers and vehicles


Dangerous goods sailings information

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

 This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid on board the ferry at the time of travel.   
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Current Conditions
Departures and arrivals
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Route

Port McNeill  to  Cormorant Island (Alert Bay)

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 This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid on board the ferry at the time of travel.   
Service notices
DEPART ARRIVE DURATION
8:40 am 9:25 am 00:45
  • Non-stop
11:35 am 12:15 pm 00:40
  • Non-stop
2:20 pm 3:05 pm 00:45
  • Non-stop
5:10 pm 5:45 pm 00:35
  • Non-stop
7:40 pm 8:20 pm 00:40
  • Non-stop
9:30 pm 10:35 pm 01:05
Stop Malcolm Island (Sointula)


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Port McNeill terminal is located on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. Sailings departing from Port McNeill provide service to Cormorant Island (Alert Bay) and Malcolm Island (Sointula).

Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal. Check-in and ticket sales close five minutes prior to the scheduled sailing for foot passengers and vehicles.



Dangerous goods sailings information

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

 This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid on board the ferry at the time of travel.   
Service notices
Current Conditions
Departures and arrivals
Calculate fare
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