Recreation , Transportation

Big Animal Encounters Water Taxi

Details

  • Open: Seasonal
  • Contact: Bill
  • Address: Shingle Spit
1-877-800-3483 OR 250-914-3483
Website

Announcing our new Hornby Island Water Taxi! 🥳

Skip the ferries! Our Hornby Island water taxis are fast, safe, and convenient.
Getting to Hornby Island has never been easier, direct from the Comox Marina.
Skip the ferries… get to Hornby Island in only 45 minutes from our marine centre in downtown Comox.
Enjoy a comfortable ride on our covered vessels that carry 12 passengers each and have washrooms onboard.
After your water taxi, hop on the famous Hornby Bus for hop on-hop off transportation around this beautiful island. Visit stunning beaches like Tribune Bay, discover arts and culture, and unwind in the serenity of this Gulf Island paradise.
Includes:
  • Fully insured and equipped vessels with comfortable heated cabins and onboard washroom facilities
  • 12 passenger capacity with ample cargo space
  • Transport Canada certified crew

Scheduled runs every Friday, Saturday, Sunday from June 28th, 2024 – September 1st, 2024!

Click here to book your seats and learn more: https://biganimalencounters.com/hornby-island-water-taxi/

Pricing

Scheduled runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Our Hornby Island Water Taxis operate from June 28th – September 1st, 2024. Special dates added: July 1st (Canada Day), August 5th (BC Day).

Morning Schedule:

10:00am: Depart Comox Municipal Marina

10:45am: Arrive at Shingle Spit, Hornby Island

11:00am: Depart Shingle Spit, Hornby Island

11:45am: Arrive at Comox Municipal Marina

Evening Schedule:

5:00pm: Depart Comox Municipal Marina

5:45pm: Arrive at Shingle Spit, Hornby Island

6:00pm: Depart Shingle Spit, Hornby Island

6:45pm: Arrive at Comox Municipal Marina

Additional Info

Book a return ticket for the same day and receive a $35 discount which will be automatically applied at checkout.

Hornby Island residents receive $20 off Hornby Island Water Taxis! Use the code “HORNBYLOCAL2024” at checkout. Proof of residence will be required upon check-in for your water taxi. The $35 discount on same day returns does not apply for Hornby Island locals.