The crossing is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes in peak season and 2 hours and 30 minutes in the off season.
The crossing is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes in peak season and 2 hours and 30 minutes in the off season.
All travellers whether commercial, personal vehicle or walk-on, are strongly encouraged to make a reservation. A reservation will guarantee your spot, ensure a quicker check-in, and allow us to plan the loading of vehicles. Book your spot online or call 1-877-762-7245 to make a reservation.
Spyders/slingshots can take up the same amount of lane meters as a regular passenger vehicle, up to (less than 7′ high and 20′ long).
If using a rental vehicle, please enter “RENTAL” in the license plate field when booking online.
Pick-up areas are available in both ferry terminals.
Long term parking at the Saint John and Digby ferry terminals will be available for a fee. Parking is at your own risk. For more information click here.
In event of a cancelled crossing, Bay Ferries Limited, operators of the MV Fundy Rose, will send you an email advisory and options on how to rebook or cancel your reservations.
If you have not provided us with an email address, our agents will attempt to call you as soon as possible.
Please be sure to give us contact information that you will have access to while travelling. If you are travelling out of country, please keep cell phone data access in mind.
When in doubt, please call our contact centre or terminals – they will be able to advise you of service interruptions and help you rebook/cancel.
Want to receive updates on ferry schedule changes?
Text SAIL to 1.866.397.1945 to sign up for Bay Ferries’ sailing alerts.
Tides & Valleys Eatery
Tides & Valleys Eatery healthy choices such as salads, sandwiches, and soups, plus items such as burgers, pizza, and fresh seafood including a specialty-of-the-day selection.
Midship Café
Visit our licensed Midship Café for a brewed coffee, cappuccino, latté or specialty tea. Feel like something a little more substantial? Choose from an assortment of light healthy snacks, fresh-out-of-the-oven specialty items, and delectable desserts.
Crow’s Nest
If you’re looking for a light snack, appetizer, hot beverage, or an ice-cold drink, then head to our licensed Crow’s Nest to satisfy all your cravings. Located outside Deck 7, the Crow’s Nest will be open subject to weather conditions and seasonality.
Visit Fundy Treasures Gift Shop, where you’ll find a lovely selection of local products and souvenirs from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Bring back a piece of the Maritimes to your family and friends, or treat yourself to a special gift.
Cats and dogs are welcome at Bay Ferries and on board MV Fundy Rose.
Our terminals at Saint John and Digby have designated outdoor pet relief areas – look for the signs.
On the ship pets must remain comfortably in your vehicle or stay in an onboard kennel on the vehicle deck. Exception: Documented service animals on leash are permitted on the passenger deck. Please advise us at check-in if you require a kennel as they are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
In preparation for the sailing:
Pets may not leave the vehicle decks. They are not permitted on inside or outside passenger decks.
For safety reasons, pet owners are not permitted to stay with, or visit pets during the voyage. Crew members monitor the vehicle deck, which is kept at a comfortable temperature. We will let you know if your pet appears uncomfortable, via an announcement.
We offer onboard accessibility with one elevator, an escalator, and ramps throughout. We also recommend you make your requirements known at time of check-in and our crew will be more than happy to assist you. For more information, visit our Guests with Disabilities page.
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Seating aboard MV Fundy Rose is first come, first served and cannot be reserved. We offer a variety of seats, including airline style seating. We have 744 seats, of which 250 are airline style.
New to our Bay of Fundy ferry service, the Trucker’s Lounge is a welcoming and comfortable area, dedicated to big rig drivers on board Fundy Rose.
Spectacular vistas can be seen from virtually any location on MV Fundy Rose—especially on the Viewing Deck. The coastlines of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia can be seen, and while we sail the beautiful Bay of Fundy, there’s often sightings of sea birds and mammals, so be sure to bring your camera or binoculars.
Bay Ferries Limited is pleased to provide a smoke-free environment on board Fundy Rose and within the Saint John and Digby Terminals to support the health and wellness of our passengers and employees. No smoking of any kind is permitted including vapor products, e-cigarettes, and cannabis.
Bay Ferries is pleased to offer complimentary Wi-Fi access. To ensure a pleasant travel experience for all passengers, data size is limited to 1 Mbps per passenger. Due to limited bandwidth, certain webpages are slower than others, particularly sites displaying video and images.
MV Fundy Rose offers two movie lounges, as well as seasonal onboard programming. Music on the Bay features live performances by local artists on select sailings in July, August and September. Bay of Fundy Interpretations sessions by Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark are also available on morning departures from late June through end of August. For more details, visit our on board amenities page.
Yes. Alcoholic beverages are available in all food service areas for purchase for those 19+ years of age.
Production companies may be permitted access to MV Fundy Rose and terminals as a venue for filming or photoshoot efforts. Film/photo shoots must be coordinated in advance with Bay Ferries Limited in order to minimize the impact on operations.
For more information, please contact:
Jessica Caseley
[email protected]
There are three partnerships that work together seamlessly to provide an enjoyable on board passenger experience. If you are a safety focused, team worker, with strong customer service skills and want to work with people from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, serving passengers who travel from around the world, please consider working with us. Apply Today
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