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Nova Scotia Ferries and Sea Travel

Nova Scotia by sea makes perfect sense.  With loads of options, it can be quick and convenient, and with the thrill of an ocean voyage, getting here really is half the fun.

Cruise to Nova Scotia

As part of the Canada/New England cruise corridor, more than 20 major cruise lines visit Nova Scotia ports of call each year. From the marquee ports of Halifax and Sydney, to the smaller ports of call, a variety of shore excursions will provide rich cultural experiences to suit every taste. Discover the birthplace of New Scotland - be a soldier for a day, immerse yourself in 1744 France or visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nova Scotia Ferries

Travel from Saint John, New Brunswick to Digby, Nova Scotia

Sail on The Princess of Acadia, with daily service year-round; three trips daily during peak months. Reservations recommended. 

Bay Ferries
94 Water Street, P.O. Box 634
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 7L3
1-888-249-7245; (902) 566-3838
fax (902) 566-1550.

Experiencing the Maritime Charm of Atlantic Canada

Hear from locals about the maritime charm you'll experience on a Disney cruise to Atlantic Canada, and find out where you can go in the seaside provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to experience it.

Travel from Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, to Caribou, Nova Scotia

Travel by ferry from Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, to Caribou, Nova Scotia, with daily service from May 1 to December 20.

Northumberland Ferries Ltd.
94 Water Street, P.O. Box 634
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7L3
1-800-565-0201 (toll-free in Nova Scotia and PEI) or (902) 566-3838. 

Travel from Newfoundland & Labrador to North Sydney, Nova Scotia

Travel by ferry from Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland & Labrador, to North Sydney, Nova Scotia, with daily service year-round; additional service mid-June to September. From mid-June to mid-October, travel from Argentia, Newfoundland & Labrador to North Sydney, Nova Scotia, with ferry service on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Reservations are recommended. Tickets must be picked up one hour before sailing.

Marine Atlantic Reservations
355 Purves St
North Sydney, NS
B2A 3V2
1-800-341-7981.

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