Aquabus
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The Aquabus runs the rainbow-painted ferries across False Creek, with a boat every 5 minutes between Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver and Granville Island, and it suits cyclists and anyone travelling with a wheelchair or a stroller that won't fold. An adult crossing costs $5 one way in 2026, plus $1 for a bike. Its tickets don't work on the blue False Creek Ferries boats.
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Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornby Street to Granville IslandAquabus | – | Every 5 minutes.From Hornby Street 7:05 am to 9:55 pm; from Granville Island 7:00 am to 9:55 pm, every day. | Every day except 25 December, with reduced hours on 24 and 26 December and 1 January. Aquabus calls Hornby Street its closest stop to Stanley Park, about a 25-minute walk or a ten-minute bike ride from the dock. |
| Granville Island and Hornby Street to the eastern docksAquabus | – | Every 15 minutes.To David Lam Park, Stamps Landing, Spyglass Place and Yaletown from Granville Island 7:00 am to 9:30 pm and from Hornby Street 7:05 am to 9:25 pm. To Plaza of Nations and The Village from Granville Island 7:00 am to 9:15 pm and from Hornby Street 7:05 am to 9:10 pm. | Every day except 25 December. |
Fares
- Hornby Street to Granville Island, adult one wayReturn $8.50. Child or senior $3.50 one way, $6.00 return. Seniors are 65 and over, children 4 to 12, and children 3 and under ride free.$5 (2026)
- Granville Island to Yaletown, Stamp's Landing or Spyglass, adult one wayReturn $11.00. Child or senior $4.50 one way, $8.50 return.$6.50 (2026)
- Granville Island to Plaza of Nations or The Village, adult one wayReturn $16.00. Child or senior $6.50 one way, $12.00 return.$8.50 (2026)
- Hornby Street to Plaza of Nations or The Village, adult one wayReturn $20.00. Child or senior $8.50 one way, $15.50 return.$11 (2026)
- All day pass, adultChild or senior all day pass $19.$22 (2026)
- 20 Aquabus tickets (Aquabucks)Each trip uses a set number of tickets, from 1 to 6 by route and age.$35 (2026)
- 1-month pass, adultChild or senior $60. Longer passes run to $500 a year for adults.$80 (2026)
- Bike feePer bike on every route, on top of the rider's fare.$1 (2026)
Weather and cancellations
Aquabus posts service notices on its X account, @AQUABUS, and asks riders to check each dock page for exact hours.
Aquabus keeps 18 boats on the water and runs the Hornby Street to Granville Island crossing every 5 minutes, from 7:00 am until 9:55 pm. The longer routes east to Yaletown, Spyglass Place, Stamps Landing, David Lam Park, Plaza of Nations and The Village run every 15 minutes and wrap up between 9:10 and 9:30 pm. The boats sail every day of the year except 25 December, with shorter hours on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
More than half the fleet are platform boats. They have room for wheelchairs and for strollers that won't fold, and a bike rides on them for $1 extra on any route. Every dock is wheelchair accessible apart from Spyglass and Plaza of Nations, which have steps. At very low tide the ramps at Stamps Landing and Hornby Street turn steep, so call the office on 604-689-5858 if you need a level path.
An adult pays $5 one way from Hornby Street to Granville Island in 2026, or $8.50 return. The all-day pass at $22 beats single tickets from the fifth short hop, or sooner if you ride out to Yaletown or The Village. Children 4 to 12 and seniors 65 and over pay the concession fare, and children 3 and under ride free. Support workers travelling with a person with a disability ride free one to one.
Worth knowing
- A bike costs $1 on top of the fare, so you can roll onto a platform boat at Hornby Street and ride the seawall on from Granville Island.
- Dogs are welcome on board if they are clean and on a leash.
- The card readers on board take credit and debit cards with the exception of Discover, and the crews take cash.
- Drivers can use the paid lots near the Hornby Street dock at 1380 Burrard Street or by The Village dock at 1455 and 1500 Quebec Street.
Quick answers about Aquabus
How much is the Aquabus to Granville Island?
In 2026 the Aquabus charges an adult $5.00 one way from Hornby Street to Granville Island, or $8.50 return. Children 4 to 12 and seniors pay $3.50 one way.
Can you take a bike on the Aquabus?
Yes. Bikes ride the Aquabus platform boats, which make up over half the fleet, for $1 per bike on every route.
What are the Aquabus hours?
The Aquabus runs from 7:00 am to 9:55 pm between Hornby Street and Granville Island, with boats every 5 minutes. Routes to the eastern docks run every 15 minutes and end between 9:10 and 9:30 pm.
Is the Aquabus the same as the False Creek Ferries?
No. The Aquabus and False Creek Ferries are separate companies that share some docks, and their tickets are not interchangeable.
Does weather cancel Aquabus?
Aquabus posts service notices on its X account, @AQUABUS, and asks riders to check each dock page for exact hours.
Do you need to book Aquabus ahead?
Aquabus: Groups of 12 or more can book a private boat by email, except on peak-season weekends from Friday to Sunday.
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