Hullo Ferries: Vancouver to/from Nanaimo Ferry Tickets

Travel between downtown Vancouver and downtown Nanaimo on a round-trip passenger ferry with reserved seating, free Wi-Fi, and charging at your seat.

Getting started

For your Vancouver to Nanaimo segment, arrive at the outdoor Vancouver terminal at least 20 minutes before sailing, since gates close 5 minutes before departure. Reach it via SkyTrain, SeaBus, or bus to Waterfront Station followed by a short walk, or by taxi or car using nearby parkades at 200 Burrard and 200 W Waterfront Road. For your Nanaimo to Vancouver segment, start at Nanaimo Port Authority, 100 Port Way, arriving by free downtown shuttle bus, taxi, car, or car-share.

What to expect

Vancouver to Nanaimo ferry

Your first ferry ticket covers scheduled ferry transport from Vancouver to Nanaimo, departing from a terminal linked directly to Vancouver’s public transit network.

Features

• Use your ferry transport from Vancouver to Nanaimo on a confirmed sailing instead of arranging separate tickets on your own.

• Reach the Vancouver terminal with a roughly 7-minute walk from Waterfront Station via SkyTrain, SeaBus, or bus, or come by car using parkades at 200 Burrard and 200 W Waterfront Road or taxi drop-off at Jack Poole Plaza and along Canada Place Road.

• Wait to board at the outdoor terminal, which has limited shelter, so come prepared for prevailing Vancouver weather while you queue.

• Sit in your assigned seating on the passenger ferry in Comfort class Main Deck, with reserved seating ensuring you have a specific place on board.

• Stay connected using free Wi-Fi and make use of shared charging ports, including shared AC charging and USB charging, during the crossing.

• Rely on Vancouver office guest experience support at 1055 Canada Place Unit 28 for ticket purchase questions and general assistance before your sailing.

• On relevant dates, travel via the temporary Vancouver or Nanaimo terminal setup, including operations that may use the temporary terminal address at 304 Front Street when specified in your final voucher.

Nanaimo Port Authority ferry terminal

The second part of your combo is your ferry ticket from Nanaimo to Vancouver, starting at Nanaimo Port Authority, 100 Port Way, with several transport and parking options built around the terminal.

Features

• Use your ferry ticket from Nanaimo to Vancouver for a booked sailing that takes you from the Nanaimo Port Authority terminal back to downtown Vancouver.

• Begin at Nanaimo Port Authority, 100 Port Way, where the terminal is the central hub for boarding, parking, and local connections to your ferry.

• Take advantage of the free shuttle bus service in downtown Nanaimo that runs 7 days a week, giving you rides between downtown and the terminal before and after your sailing.

• Choose alternative ways to reach the terminal with the taxi stand beside the terminal for direct drop-off or pickup if you prefer not to use the shuttle.

• Park in the main terminal lot with over 350 spaces, including electric vehicle charging, or use downtown Nanaimo parking if the lot is full and connect by shuttle.

• Use car-sharing options like Evo and Modo, which have vehicles available at the Nanaimo ferry terminal, adding to your transport choices alongside shuttle, taxi, and private car.

• Settle into assigned seating on the passenger ferry for this segment as well, with free Wi-Fi and shared charging ports available throughout the journey back to Vancouver.