General Information

Northumberland Ferries Limited

Since 1941, Northumberland Ferries has been transporting passengers and their vehicles between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Summertime crossings feature unforgettable Seaside Experiences, a showcase of the finest music, entertainment, food, wine, and beer samplings the region has to offer. Treat yourself to a meal or snack onboard in our Salt Water Café which features a selection of locally-sourced hot and cold menu items. In the summer months, be sure to enjoy a delicious ice cream treat from COWS Ice Cream (mv Confederation) and on the mv Holiday Island, soft-serve cones are available in our snack shop (on select sailings). For local souvenirs, check out the Caribou Ferry Terminal, home to Caribou Gifts (open daily between 10am-6pm) or visit In Good Taste Gift Shop aboard the mv Confederation.

An outdoor seating area allows passengers to enjoy the fresh sea air during the crossing along with the best photo-ops of the coastline. Make an advance reservation for the crossing time of your choice online or call toll free 1-877-762-7245.

Fun fact – 99% of passengers surveyed in 2017 would recommend our ferry service to a friend!

Wood Islands, PEI Terminal

Address: 23 Service Road, Wood Islands,
Prince Edward Island C0A 1B0
Phone: 800-565-0201
GPS: 45°57.506N, 62°44.791W

Caribou, Nova Scotia Terminal

Address: 3722 Highway 106, Caribou,
Nova Scotia B0K 1H0
Phone: 800-565-0201
GPS: 45°44’18.6″N, 62°41’18.6″W

Quick Facts

Two conventional ferries:
mv CONFEDERATION
mv HOLIDAY ISLAND
Service speed approximately 14 knots
Route — 75 minutes
Up to 9 departures per day (peak season) from each port
Save Driving up to 100 km to Halifax and 300 km to eastern Nova Scotian destinations

mv Confederation

An image rendering of the confederation NFL ferry on a sunny day.

General Particulars

Builder: Pictou Industries Ltd. – Pictou, NS
Class Society: Lloyd’s Registry
Length Overall: 114.2m
Beam Overall: 18.77m
Draft: 4.439m
Speed: 18 knots
Gross Tonnage: 8060
Net Tonnage: 5997
Passenger Capacity: 600
Vehicle Capacity: 220
Propulsion: Oil Engines, Geared Drive
Engines: Oil
Air Conditioning: Yes
Evacuation: MEC
Crew Compliment: 18

mv Holiday Island

General Particulars

Builder: Port Weller Drydock – Port Weller, Ontario
Class Society: Lloyd’s Registry
Length Overall: 99.06 m
Draft: 5.00 m
Speed: 12 knots
Gross Tonnage: 3037
Net Tonnage: 1593
Maximum Total Persons On Board: 399
Vehicle Capacity: 155
Propulsion: Oil Engines, Geared Drive
Engines: Oil
Air Conditioning: No
Evacuation: Davit launch lifeboats and liferafts
Crew Compliment: 22