The crossing is approximately 75 minutes.

All travellers whether personal vehicle, commercial, 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. Accurate overall vehicle height and length are required at time of booking.

• Credit card
• License plate number, if you’re bringing a vehicle (overall length and height of oversize vehicles or vehicles carrying items on or behind the vehicle, ie. bike or kayak rack)

Commercial reservations must be made by calling toll free 1-877-762-7245.

If using a rental vehicle, please enter “RENTAL” in the license plate field when booking online.

Travel from Caribou, Nova Scotia to Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island for free on a first come, first served basis. However, to guarantee your space, you must pre-book and pay the applicable fare. Note that whether booking one-way or round-trip travel, the fare is the same. If you book one-way, you can convert your booking to a round-trip later by calling us. To depart PEI via the Confederation Bridge, you will be responsible for paying the bridge toll.

There are parking lots at each terminal which are accessible for passengers to be picked up.

Yes, parking is available at both terminals. In Wood Islands, parking is located behind the terminal building. Look for signs marked “public parking”. In Caribou, parking is located beside the terminal building/cafeteria and can be accessed by taking a right turn at the junction at the entrance to the compound. Parking is at your own risk.

In event of a cancelled crossing, Northumberland Ferries Limited will send you an email advisory including options on how to rebook or cancel your reservation.

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 toll free line or our ferry terminals – they will be able to advise you of service interruptions and help you rebook/cancel your reservation.

Want to receive updates on ferry schedule changes?

Text SAIL to 1.866.397.1961 to sign up for Northumberland Ferries’ sailing alerts.

Reservations may be modified or cancelled for a full refund prior to the scheduled departure. A fee of $25 applies to no-shows.

Northumberland Ferries has adopted safety measures to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and provide a safe 75-minute ferry voyage between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia.

Join us in the Salt Water Café for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Hot and cold menu items and beverages are available.

Breakfast Menu

Lunch/Dinner Menu

Salt Water Scoops, located on MV Confederation E Deck, offers soft serve ice cream and sundaes, as well as a great selection of your favorite candy treats!

Cats and dogs are welcome at Northumberland Ferries and on board our vessels.

Our terminals at Wood Islands and Caribou have designated outdoor pet relief areas – look for the signs. Dogs can enjoy leash-free play and a chance to stretch their paws by visiting our grassy, fenced-in Dog Park, located at Wood Islands.

On the ship pets must be either placed in an onboard kennel on the vehicle deck or be kept on-leash on exterior passenger decks. Alternatively, provided the temperature is suitable, your pet may remain comfortably in your vehicle. 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:

• Please ensure your pet has had a visit to the relief area.
• Bring adequate food and water for the voyage.
• Ensure there is access to fresh air and suitable temperatures – roll down the windows!
• Pets are not permitted on inside passenger decks.

For safety reasons, pet owners are not permitted to stay with, or visit pets on the vehicle deck 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.

No, there are no ATM’s on board. However, there are ATM’s in the Wood Islands and Caribou Terminals.

We offer onboard accessibility. We also recommend you make your requirements known at time of check-in and our crew will be more than happy to assist you.

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Seating is first-come, first served. We offer a variety of seating options.

The Viewing Decks offer a great opportunity to walk around the ships, as well as take in the beautiful views of the Northumberland Strait. It is quite common to spot seals, birds and often porpoises swimming alongside the ships. The Viewing Decks are a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the crossing!

In an effort to provide and support the health and wellness of our passengers and employees, Northumberland Ferries is pleased to provide a smoke-free environment on board the vessels and within the Wood Islands and Caribou Terminal properties. No smoking of any kind is permitted including vapor products, e-cigarettes, and cannabis.

Northumberland 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.

Caribou Gifts, operating seasonally in the Caribou Ferry Terminal, features locally made Nova Scotian products as well as international items.

Salt Water Scoops, located on MV Confederation E Deck, also offers a selection of Northumberland Ferries branded merchandise.

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Calling all frequent Sailors!

If you sail often with Northumberland Ferries, now you can save even more. Take advantage of bulk pricing and SAVE $50 when you purchase a 5-Pass booklet. For more details, click here.

Do you offer gift cards?

Northumberland Ferries offers Ferry Passes that can be purchased at various locations in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia! Ferry Passes cost $91 and cover a round-trip for a standard passenger vehicle up to 7′ high and 20′ long. Passes do not guarantee boarding but can be upgraded to a reservation online with no additional fees. Click here for more details.

Production companies may be permitted access to NFL vessels and terminals as a venue for filming or photoshoot efforts. Film/photo shoots must be coordinated in advance with NFL in order to minimize the impact on operations.

For more information, please contact:
Jessica Caseley
[email protected]

Are you a safety-focused, team player with exceptional customer service skills? Would you enjoy working in a unique environment with a diverse staff and crew, serving travellers from near and far? If you think you are a good fit for our team, Apply Today

If you have another question that is not addressed above, we invite you to contact us by email [email protected] or call 1-877-762-7245 for further assistance.