Ferry Info
FERRY SERVICE LOCATED AT MAFFEO SUTTON PARK
Saysutshun Ferry Service
If you don’t have your own watercraft, then accessing the island by ferry is an easy, convenient and affordable alternative. The Saysutshun Ferry runs from Maffeo Sutton Park to the island dock.
The ferry ride provides a beautiful approach to the island and an excellent vantage point to see the sprawl of Nanaimo Harbour. Don’t forget your camera!
For general information regarding the Saysutshun Ferry please contact us at:
- Phone: 1-866-788-NCIF (1-866-788-6243)
- Email: guestservices@saysutshun.ca
Pets, Bikes & Camping Equipment
Your canine companion is most welcome on the island, but must stay on leash at all times. You are also encouraged to bring your pedal bike, or camping equipment. There is a very nominal charge for these additional items.
Note: For safety reasons we will not carry motorized Bikes, motorized Wheelchairs, E-Bikes, Scooters, Cargo-Bikes, Trikes or Tandem Bikes on either ferry.
Reservations for Groups of 12 or More
Ferry reservations are available for groups of 12 or more travelling at the same time.
If you do have a group of 12 or more travelling at the same time and would like to set up a reservation please contact us by email at guestservices@saysutshun.ca. Reservations must be made a minimum of 4 days prior to your event.
Ferry Fees
Category Price
- Adult $12 Return
- Senior Citizen $10 Return
- Youth (13+) $12 Return
- Child (12 and under) $5 Return
- Toddler/Infant (2 and under) No Charge
- Pets $5 each
- Bicycle *(NO electric bikes allowed on Newcastle)* $5 each
- Equipment & Supplies $2 each
- Payment Types: Prefer Debit and Credit
Visa, MasterCard and Debit are accepted. We accept Cash.
To make reservations* for the ferry (groups of 12 or more), please email us at guestservices@saysutshun.ca
* Reservations must be made a minimum of 4 days prior to the event.
Ferry Schedule
Peak Season 9am - 7:45pm Daily
June 1st to September 5th, 2022
Maffeo Sutton Dock
- 9:00 am
- 9:30 am
- 10:00 am
- 10:30 am
- 11:00 am
- 11:30 am
- 12 noon
- 12:30 pm
- 1:00 pm NO SAILING
- 1:30 pm - NO SAILING
- 2:00 pm
- 2:30 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 3:30 p.m
- 4:00 pm
- 4:30 pm
- 5:00 pm
- 5:30 pm
- 6:00 pm
- 6:30 pm
- *7:30pm - LAST SAILING
Saysutshun / Newcastle Island Dock
- 9:15 am
- 9:45 am
- 10:15 am
- 10:45 am
- 11:15 am
- 11:45 am
- 12:15 pm
- 12:45 pm
- 1:15 pm NO SAILING
- 1:45 pm - NO SAILING
- 2:15 pm
- 2:45 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 3:45 pm
- 4:15 pm
- 4:45 pm
- 5:15 pm
- 5:45 pm
- 6:15 pm
- 6:45 pm
- 7:15 pm
- *7:45 pm - LAST SAILING
* Last sailing
Shoulder Season Daily 10am - 7pm
Daily May 1st to May 30th, 2023
Sept 6th to Sept 30th, 2022
Maffeo Sutton Dock
- 10:00 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m.
- 12:00 a.m.
- 12:30 a.m.
- 1:00 pm - NO SAILING
- 1:30 p.m.- NO SAILING
- 2:00 p.m
- 2:30 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m
- 6:00 pm
- *6:30 pm - LAST SAILING
Saysutshun / Newcastle Island Dock
- 10:15 a.m. -
- 10:45 a.m. -
- 11:15 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m.
- 12:15 a.m.
- 12:45 a.m.
- 1:15 p.m.- NO SAILING
- 1:45 p.m. - NO SAILING
- 2:15p.m
- 2:45 p.m.
- 3:15 p.m.
- 3:45 p.m.
- 4:15 p.m.
- 4:45 p.m.
- 5:15 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:15 pm
- *6:45 pm - LAST SAILING
* Last sailing
Low Season Daily 9:00am - 6:45pm
October 1st to Oct 11th, 2022
Maffeo Sutton Dock
- 9:00 AM - NO SAILING
- 9:30 AM - NO SAILING
- 10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 12:30 PM
- 1:00 PM - NO SAILING
- 1:30 PM - NO SAILING
- 2:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 5:00 PM
- 5:30 PM
- 6:00 PM
- *6:30 PM - LAST SAILING
Saysutshun / Newcastle Island Dock
- 9:15 AM- NO SAILING
- 9:45 AM- NO SAILING
- 10:15 AM
- 10:45 AM
- 11:15 AM
- 11:45 AM
- 12: 15 PM
- 12:45 PM
- 1:15 PM - NO SAILING
- 1:45 - NO SAILING
- 2:15 PM
- 2:45 PM
- 3:15 PM
- 3:45 PM
- 4:15 PM
- 4:45 PM
- 5:15 PM
- 5:45 PM
- 6:15 PM
- *6:45 PM - LAST SAILING
* Last sailing