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

Reposted: Tuesday, November 19, 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 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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Route

Malcolm Island (Sointula) to Cormorant Island (Alert Bay)

  • This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.

Mondays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Tuesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
12:20 pm 1h 20m

Only on Apr 9, 23, May 7, 21, Jun 4, 18, Jul 2, 16, 30, Aug 13, 27, Sep 10, 24, Oct 8, 22, Nov 5, 19, Dec 3, 17, 31, Jan 14, 28, Feb 11, 25, Mar 11 & 25.

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
5:55 pm 1h 20m

Only on Apr 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28, Jun 11, 25, Jul 9, 23, Aug 6, 20, Sep 3, 17, Oct 1, 15, 29, Nov 12, 26, Dec 10, 24, Jan 7, 21, Feb 4, 18, Mar 4 & 18.

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Wednesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
9:25 am 1h 30m

Except on Dec 25 & Jan 1

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Thursdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Saturdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
7:55 am
9:25 am 1h 30m

Stop Port McNeil

11:00 am
12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop

Sundays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:00 am
12:20 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

1:45 pm
3:05 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

4:35 pm
5:55 pm 1h 20m

Stop Port McNeil

7:10 pm
8:25 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

10:00 pm
10:35 pm 35m

Non-stop



Sointula terminal is located on the south coast of Malcolm Island. Sailings departing from Sointula provide direct service to Port McNeil on the north coast of Vancouver Island.

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


Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Nov 21, 2024.

Route

Cormorant Island (Alert Bay) to Malcolm Island (Sointula)

  • This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.

Mondays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Tuesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
10:50 am 1h 15m

Only on Apr 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28, Jun 11, 25, Jul 9, 23, Aug 6, 20, Sep 3, 17, Oct 1, 15, 29, Nov 12, 26, Dec 10, 24, Jan 7, 21, Feb 4, 18, Mar 4 & 18.

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
7:05 pm 1h 10m

Only on Apr 9, 23, May 7, 21, Jun 4, 18, Jul 2, 16, 30, Aug 13, 27, Sep 10, 24, Oct 8, 22, Nov 5, 19, Dec 3, 17, 31, Jan 14, 28, Feb 11, 25, Mar 11 & 25.

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Wednesdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:45 am 1h 5m

Except on Dec 25 & Jan 1

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Thursdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Fridays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Saturdays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:45 am 1h 5m

Stop Port McNeil

9:35 am
10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop

Sundays

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:40 am
7:15 am 35m

Non-stop

9:35 am
10:50 am 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

12:20 pm
1:35 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

3:15 pm
4:30 pm 1h 15m

Stop Port McNeil

5:55 pm
7:05 pm 1h 10m

Stop Port McNeil

8:25 pm
9:00 pm 35m

Non-stop



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

Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Nov 21, 2024.

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