All tickets for the Toronto Island Ferry (the municipal service departing from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal) are round-trip tickets. The fare you pay on the mainland covers your journey to the island and your return trip back to the city. There is no ticket collection or gate at the island docks when you are heading back to the mainland; you simply board the next available boat. This applies to all three island destinations: Centre Island, Ward’s Island, and Hanlan’s Point. In 2026, an adult round-trip ticket costs approximately $9.50 to $10.00. It is important to distinguish this from the private water taxis that operate in the harbor; water taxis generally charge per person for a one-way trip (typically around $13.00), meaning you would need to pay again for a return taxi or have a valid ferry ticket to use the municipal ferry for your return. For the most cost-effective trip, buying the municipal ferry ticket online in advance is recommended to bypass the long ticket-booth lines at the terminal.