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Northumberland Ferries Sailing Schedule

Enjoy a 75-minute ferry crossing between Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island.

Vehicles must be checked-in and available for boarding at least 40 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Northumberland Ferries reserves the right to cancel your reservation and place you on our wait list if you are not checked-in at least 20 minutes prior.

Foot passengers must check-in at the toll booth to obtain a boarding card 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

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

To download a copy of the schedule, please click here.

July 15 - October 9, 2023

7 Days Per WeekTime
Departing Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island07:00, 08:30, 10:15, 12:00, 13:45, 15:30, 17:00, 18:30
Departing Caribou, Nova Scotia07:00, 08:30, 10:15, 12:00, 13:45, 15:30, 17:00, 18:30

October 10 - November 30, 2023

7 Days Per WeekTime
Departing Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island07:00, 10:00, 15:00, 18:00
Departing Caribou, Nova Scotia08:30, 11:45, 16:30, 19:30

December 1 - 20, 2023

7 Days Per WeekTime
Departing Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island08:30, 11:30, 16:30
Departing Caribou, Nova Scotia10:00, 13:00, 18:00

Change/Cancellation Policy

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

Ferry Info

Want to Receive Updates on Ferry Schedule Changes?

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

Notice to Customers

  • Schedule subject to change without notice.
  • Crossing time is approximately 75 minutes.
  • Reservations are recommended.

See a full list of Terms and Conditions.

Ferry Terminal Contact Information

Wood Islands, PEI
23 Service Road
Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island
C0A 1R0
902.962.2016

Caribou, Nova Scotia
3722 Highway 106
Caribou, Nova Scotia
B0K 1H0
902.485.6580

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