# BC Ferry Times — Will you make the next ferry?

> Real-time BC ferry capacity and departure information. (iPhone/iPad app by Samuel Pratt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-ferry-times/id1615899209 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Samuel Pratt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615899212)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-ferry-times/id1615899209/reviews.md

## What is BC Ferry Times?

Will you make the next ferry?

BC Ferry Times provides up-to-date ferry capacity for all major ferry terminals in British Columbia in a super-clean, easy-to-use format.

Fire up the app, choose your route, and Ferry Times will show you how full the next departures are. Whether you're heading to Victoria or Bowen Island, it's as easy and fast as checking the weather, and doesn't require drilling down through menus on a website.

Plus, with location services enabled, the app will open up to the terminal nearest you.

Ferry Times is made by an independent developer in Victoria, BC. It is in no way affiliated with BC Ferries.

## Key features

- Real-time ferry capacity
- All major BC ferry terminals
- Easy-to-use interface
- Route selection
- Automatic nearest terminal detection
- Fast and simple

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ferry Times Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of BC Ferry Times?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and functional
- ✨ Better than BC Ferries website
- ✅ Accurate and up-to-date information
- 💡 Great for planning trips
- 🌟 Indispensable for frequent users
- 💯 Reliable
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🗺️ Helpful for locals
- ⏱️ Quick and simple
- 👍 Uncluttered and practical
- 💪 Great tool for regular users
- ✅ Most direct access to information
- 🚗 Includes driving time to terminal
- 👌 Well-built and straightforward
- 👍 Streamlined information
- ✅ Quick and easy info access
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🌟 Top-notch
- ✅ Simple and effective
- 👍 Brilliant and helpful
- 🚀 Fast and easy navigation
- ✨ Long-needed functionality

**Cons**

- ❓ Missing Gulf Islands info
- ❌ Not all routes included
- ⚠️ Inaccurate sailing percentages
- 🐛 Occasional issues on weekends
- 🤷 Unclear route identification

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No more sailings shown at 4:00 PM
- Not working on weekends
- Sailing time and percentages are constantly incorrect

**Most requested features**

- Add an extra window for an extra route
- Include Gulf Islands ferry service information
- Add past sailings for the last 24 hours
- Include all minor routes
- Allow looking ahead to see the state of booking on a future date

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-ferry-times/id1615899209/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-04-19, version 1.10.1*

I rely on Ferry Rush for same day travel and promote it to my friends & family

### 3/5 — Good, but only for one route

*2026-04-12, version 1.10.1*

I like your app, but it would be useful to have an extra window for an extra route. Thx!

### 1/5 — What’s happened

*2026-03-12, version 1.10.1*

It shows me at 4:00 there are no more sailing gor everything everywhere

### 5/5 — Reliable!!

*2025-09-30, version 1.10.0*

Easier to navigate than the BCFerries site and so up to date !!

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2025-09-15, version 1.9.2*

It’s a beautiful simple and very functionally. Efficient app makes working with BC ferries quite a bit easier.

### 5/5 — Best ferry app to use

*2025-09-04, version 1.9.2*

I would highly recommend this app if you travel through be Ferries’s it is much easier to use then the bc ferries website!

### 5/5 — The Missing BC Ferries app

*2025-07-01, version 1.9.2*

Such a great app. Great UX. The app we’ve needed for years. Thank you! I bought the upgrade to help make the app better and show love to the dev.

### 5/5 — This app is underpriced

*2025-06-28, version 1.9.2*

Just a phenomenal brilliant app that really gives you the information needed and allows you to organize your trip to and from Vancouver in the island

### 5/5 — Great!

*2025-04-01, version 1.9.2*

If you live on the Island get this app. It’s simple to use and gives you everything you need. It’s simple and quick

### 5/5 — So simple

*2024-12-23, version 1.9.2*

Vs the convoluted bc ferries site. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about BC Ferry Times

### What does BC Ferry Times do?

BC Ferry Times provides up-to-date information on ferry capacity for all major ferry terminals in British Columbia. It allows users to quickly see how full upcoming departures are for their chosen routes without navigating complex websites.

### How does the app show ferry capacity?

The app connects to real-time data sources to display the current capacity levels for upcoming ferry departures. You can select your desired route and instantly see an easy-to-understand overview of how full the ferries are.

### Is BC Ferry Times free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. This allows users to access core features without an upfront cost.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for anyone planning a trip on BC Ferries, whether commuting or traveling for leisure. It helps users decide which sailing to aim for, especially during busy periods, by showing real-time capacity.

### Does the app work with all BC Ferries routes?

The app covers all major ferry terminals in British Columbia. It is designed to provide comprehensive capacity information for the most frequently used routes across the province.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 1.10.3 — 2026-04-26

Fixed sailings on the Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo route incorrectly showing as cancelled

### 1.10.1 — 2025-12-03

Fixed bug that causes stuck loading screen on launch

### 1.10.0 — 2025-09-22

BC Ferry Times now has support for all routes serviced by BC Ferries!

### 1.9.2 — 2023-07-14

Fixed a bug where refreshing would reset the current route.

### 1.9.1 — 2023-06-29

Fixed a bug with the refresh, all sailing data should appear current now.

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