Chemainus ↔ Thetis Island

Aim to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early on an ordinary day, and add time if you cannot miss that sailing. Check-in closes five minutes before departure at Chemainus and three minutes before departure at Thetis for both vehicles and foot passengers.

BC Ferries lists Chemainus–Thetis–Penelakut as a return-fare route. Check the current calculator for your exact passenger and vehicle total before you go. The published terminal payment options are cash, debit, major credit cards and the Experience Card.

Chemainus has 12 free spaces with a 48-hour limit. Thetis lists no terminal parking. If you plan to leave a car in Chemainus, arrive with enough time to make another plan if the lot is full. At Thetis, arrange a drop-off or pickup, or be ready to walk or ride.

Yes. A bicycle travels free with the passenger fare, and it is one of the best ways to handle the no-transit Thetis end. Charge an e-bike before you arrive because onboard charging is not allowed. BC Ferries asks cyclists to arrive 30 to 60 minutes early, walk aboard and secure the bike where crew direct.

No vehicle reservation is offered for this crossing. Vehicles are ticketed and loaded in arrival order, and meeting the check-in cutoff does not guarantee space. Check current conditions before leaving and arrive earlier if missing one sailing would disrupt your day.

No. Chemainus, Thetis and Penelakut share one service, and stop patterns can change by departure. Open the details for your exact sailing and check its listed stops and destination before arranging an island pickup.

Chemainus lists BC Transit and a local taxi, so reaching the mainland terminal without a car is possible. Thetis lists no public transportation. Bring a bike, arrange a ride before sailing or choose a destination you can comfortably reach from Preedy Harbour.

Pune’luxutth is the compact ferry serving this route. Bring any food or supplies you want for the trip. BC Ferries lists an accessible passenger lounge on the car deck and accessible washrooms; contact the company ahead of time if you need boarding assistance.