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2013 Princess of Acadia Schedule

Saint John, New Brunswick to Digby, Nova Scotia
2013 Dates Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Jan. 2 - May 11 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00
May 12 - June 22 12:00 12:00
23:00
12:00 12:00
23:00
12:00
23:00
12:00
23:00
12:00
23:00
June 23 - Oct. 26 12:00
20:00
12:00
23:00
12:00
23:00
12:00
23:00
12:00
23:00
12:00
23:00
12:00
20:00
Oct. 27 - Dec. 31 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00

Cancelled Sailings: January 1st at 9:00, December 25th at 9:00, October 26th at 20:00
All times Atlantic Time Zone. Schedule subject to change.

Digby, Nova Scotia to Saint John, New Brunswick
2013 Dates Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Jan. 2 - May 11 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00
May 12 - June 22 8:00
16:00
16:00 8:00
16:00
16:00 8:00
16:00
8:00
16:00
8:00
16:00
June 23 - Oct. 26 8:00
16:00
8:00
16:00
8:00
16:00
8:00
16:00
8:00
16:00
8:00
16:00
8:00
16:00
Oct. 27 - Dec. 31 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00

Cancelled Sailings: January 1st at 16:00, December 25th at 16:00, May 12th at 8:00
All times Atlantic Time Zone. Schedule subject to change.


2013 Passenger and Vehicle Fares

Passenger Fares

one way (each way) walk on or with vehicle
  Off Season** Peak Season**
Adult (14 to 59 years) $33.00 $43.00
Youth (6 to 13 years) $20.00 $28.00
Child (0 to 5 years) $5.00 $5.00
Student (with ID) $28.00 $33.00
Senior (60 years +) $28.00 $33.00
Commercial Driver $28.00 $28.00

Off Season: Jan 2 - May 31, Nov 1 - Dec 31 Peak Season: June 1 - Oct 31
** Rates are in cdn funds

Passenger Round Trip

round trip walk on*
  Off Season** Peak Season**
Adult (14 to 59 years) $53.00 $63.00
Youth (6 to 13 years) $38.00 $43.00
Child (0 to 5 years) $10.00 $10.00
Student (with ID) $43.00 $58.00
Senior (60 years +) $43.00 $58.00

* Round trip must be booked with initial purchase for rates to apply. Return trip must be used within 30 days of initial travel date.

** Rates are in cdn funds

Vehicle Fares

Notice - Fuel Surcharge

The current vehicle fuel surcharge was originally imposed in spring 2006 and has been maintained at that level despite significant fuel price fluctuations in the meantime.

  • Surcharge - All Commercial Vehicles : $50.00 CDN each way
  • Surcharge - Passenger Vehicles : $20.00 CDN each way
  • Surcharge - Motorcoach : $20.00 CDN each way

The Company reserves the right to increase or decrease fuel surcharges as required.
Applicable fuel surcharges will be as indicated at time of booking.

one way
  Off Season** Peak Season**
Vehicle Up to 20' $81.00 $86.00
Motorcycle $53.00 $53.00
Motorcycle & Side Car $53.00 $53.00
Motorcycle & Trailer $68.00 $68.00
Bicycles - any type $10.00 $10.00
Big Crew With Vehicle
(5 passengers or more)
15% discount off passenger rate 15% discount off passenger rate

** Rates are in cdn funds

Round Trip*
  Off Season** Peak Season**
Vehicle Up to 20' $136.00 $146.00
Motorcycle $96.00 $96.00
Motorcycle & Side Car $96.00 $96.00
Motorcycle & Trailer $126.00 $126.00
Bicycles - any type $20.00 $20.00
Big Crew With Vehicle
(5 passengers or more)
15% discount off passenger rate 15% discount off passenger rate

* Round trip must be booked with initial purchase for rates to apply. Return trip must be used within 30 days of initial travel date.

** Rates are in cdn funds

Note: Price does not include driver

Campers, Motorhomes and Vehicles Towing

One Way
  Off Season** Peak Season**
Vehicle 21' to 30' $161.00 $161.00
Vehicle 31' to 40' $222.00 $222.00
Vehicle 41' to 50' $290.00 $290.00
Vehicle 51' to 60' $334.00 $334.00
Vehicle 61' to 70' $367.00 $367.00
Vehicle 71' to 80' $415.00 $415.00
Vehicle 81' to 90' $464.00 $464.00
Vehicle 91' to 100' $508.00 $508.00
Vehicle 101' to 110' $563.00 $563.00
Vehicle 111' to 120' $617.00 $617.00
Vehicle 121' to 130' $672.00 $672.00

Campers, Motorhomes and Vehicles Towing (Round Trip)

Round Trip*
  Off Season** Peak Season**
Vehicle 21' to 30' $297.00 $297.00
Vehicle 31' to 40' $419.00 $419.00
Vehicle 41' to 50' $555.00 $555.00
Vehicle 51' to 60' $643.00 $643.00
Vehicle 61' to 70' $709.00 $709.00
Vehicle 71' to 80' $805.00 $805.00
Vehicle 81' to 90' $903.00 $903.00
Vehicle 91' to 100' $991.00 $991.00
Vehicle 101' to 110' $1,101.00 $1,101.00
Vehicle 111' to 120' $1,209.00 $1,209.00
Vehicle 121' to 130' $1,319.00 $1,319.00

* Round trip must be booked with initial purchase for rates to apply. Return trip must be used within 30 days of initial travel date.

** Rates are in cdn funds

Note: Price does not include driver

Commercial Fares

One Way
  Off Season** Peak Season**
Vehicle 21' to 30' $161.00 $161.00
Vehicle 31' to 40' $222.00 $222.00
Vehicle 41' to 50' $290.00 $290.00
Vehicle 51' to 60' $334.00 $334.00
Vehicle 61' to 70' $367.00 $367.00
Vehicle 71' to 80' $415.00 $415.00
Vehicle 81' to 90' $464.00 $464.00
Vehicle 91' to 100' $508.00 $508.00
Vehicle 101' to 110' $563.00 $563.00
Vehicle 111' to 120' $617.00 $617.00
Vehicle 121' to 130' $672.00 $672.00

Other Fees

Fuel surcharge PRV (one way)   $20.00
Fuel surcharge Commercial Fares (one way)   $50.00
No-Show Fee   $25.00

Motorcoach, Group and Commercial Fares

Please contact us for assistance

Bus / Motorcoach Reservations:
Email: motorcoach@nfl-bay.com
Telephone: 1-888-763-5229
Fax: 506-649-7708

Group Reservations for 25 Passengers or more:
Email: groups@nfl-bay.com
Telephone: 1-888-763-5229
Fax: 506-649-7708

Commercial Information:
Email: madams@nfl-bay.com
Telephone: 506-649-7704
Fax: 506-649-7706

Note: Ferry crossing approximately 3 hours

* Round trip must be booked with initial purchase for rates to apply.
** Off Season: Jan 2 – May 31, Nov 1 – Dec 31 Peak Season: June 1 – Oct 31