| M.V. Queen of Saanich | |
| Place Built | Victoria, BC |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Vehicle Capacity | 376 |
| Passenger Capacity* | 1,360 (+ 36 crew) |
| Length | 129.97 m |
| Gross Tons | 9,302 |
| Service Speed | 19 knots |
| Horsepower | 8,500 |
| Est. Retirement Year* | 2008/2009 |
| Onboard Services* | Cafeteria, Upper Deck Restaurant, Snack Bar, Gift Shop, Vending, Video Arcades, Work Stations |
| * From BC Ferries Coastal Ferry Services Contract (2003) |
Notes of Interest:
- The Queen of Saanich operates as an extra/relief vessel between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay.
- The Queen of Saanich is a V-class ferry, sister ship to Queen of Esquimalt, Queen of Vancouver, and the former Queen of Victoria.
| Year | Event |
| 1963 | Launched |
| 1968 | Several of the original ferries including the Queen of Saanich had extra platforms installed to increase capacity. |
| 1970 | Seven of the original ships including the Queen of Saanich were stretched by the addition of a 84-foot midsection for increased capacity. |
| 1981 | The Queen of Saanich and 3 other ferries had an extra vehicle deck installed. They were cut in half horizontally and lifted to add the deck which increased the vehicle capacity by 92. |
| 1992 | February - The Queen of Saanich and the Royal Vancouver collided near Active Pass injuring 23 people. The Royal Vancouver was operated by Royal Sealink Express which provided high-speed passenger service between downtown Vancouver and downtown Victoria for a few years. |
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