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Northumberland Ferries Limited has taken measures to keep you as safe as possible while still enabling you to move about the ship.
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Atlantic Provinces Travel Bubble
Expanded Sailing Schedule
June 30, 2020
Northumberland Ferries Limited is pleased to announce that ferry service linking PEI and Nova Scotia will be expanded to six daily round trip sailings when the Atlantic Provinces Travel Bubble comes into effect on July 3, 2020.
The new sailing schedule seven days per week is as follows:
From PEI: 0630, 0930, 1115, 1430, 1600, 1900
From NS: 0800, 1115, 1300, 1600, 1730, 2030
Unforgettable Ocean Road Trip Contest
From July 27-September 14, we’ll be drawing two weekly winners to receive free round-trip ferry passage plus a free $100 Irving Oil Gift Card. Enter Today!
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Schedule
Enjoy a 75-minute ferry crossing between Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, PEI.
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Northumberland Ferries Limited
Two provinces separated by the sea. United by tradition.
Since 1941, Northumberland Ferries has been transporting passengers and their vehicles between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. In fact, you probably remember taking the ferry as a child – it’s time to make those special memories again with your family! This 75-minute ferry trip runs across the Northumberland Strait between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia, just outside of historic Pictou. Walk or drive aboard our vessels – the mv Confederation and the mv Holiday Island – then relax, stretch your legs, and experience the beauty of the Maritime sea and sky.
Experience Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
There is plenty waiting for you on both sides of the sea. In Nova Scotia, marvel at the world’s highest tides, legendary whale watching, majestic lighthouses, and extraordinary beaches. Nova Scotia has outdoor adventures, vibrant city life, and everything in between. Fall into PEI’s easy, relaxed pace and find out why this gentle island is famous for so many things: world-class golf, renowned culinary scene, literary heroine Anne of Green Gables, fun-filled festivals and events, and some of the most stunning beaches you’ll ever see. And of course, the Island’s signature red soil.
Destinations to Remember
Explore the Maritimes
Whether you’re searching for a journey on the high seas or adventure on dry land, we have a little something for everyone. Explore Today
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Reservations are recommended.
Pay no reservation fee when you book online.
A $5 fee applies to telephone reservations.
1-877-762-7245
Advancing Environmental Excellence
We care about the waters we sail. They’re our playground and we’re committed to keeping them clean and safe. That’s why Northumberland Ferries Limited has signed on with of Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental program for the maritime industry in North America.
Green Marine certification is a rigorous and transparent process, and the program offers a detailed roadmap to address key environmental issues such as air and greenhouse gas emissions, underwater noise, oily water, and garbage management. Learn more about the Green Marine program here.