Newfoundland and Nova Scotia Travel Blog (2025)

What to know before you go – travelling with Marine Atlantic Travelling with Marine Atlantic soon? Here’s everything you need to know before you go!

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Marine Atlantic Travel Tips for the Holiday Season There’s no place like home for the holidays.

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How We Make Sailing Decisions The decision to cancel or delay a crossing is one that is not taken lightly, which is why we entrust experts who know our vessels and waters better than anyone else to make this decision – our Captains.

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POV: You Drive Over 6,000 km So Your Dog Can Experience the East Coast Learn about the exciting adventures that you and your four-legged friend could have with Marine Atlantic! Amanda, Loren, and their husky mix, Espresso, share their tail-wagging experience with Marine Atlantic.

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Truth and Reconciliation – and a Place for Education Our journey towards truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is one that starts with education.

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Enjoy Free Wi-Fi aboard Ala’suinu This Summer Are you travelling aboard the Ala’suinu this summer? Then we have exciting news for you!

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The Ala’suinu: Celebrating Centuries of Travellers The names of our vessels are a representation of our organization. They honour our history and our communities, and they all hold an important part of Marine Atlantic’s legacy. The Ala’suinu is no different.

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Setting Sail with Marine Atlantic – and your RV Learn all the ins and outs of travelling with your RV while setting sail with Marine Atlantic with the advice of Alyssa Morahan of Fulfilling Travel.

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Final Crossing of the Atlantic Vision After 15 years of service, the MV Atlantic Vision will be making its last sailing with Marine Atlantic.

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International Women’s Day Today, and every day, we celebrate the incredible women who work at Marine Atlantic. Learn more about some of these women today.

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Travelling with Marine Atlantic this Holiday Season Here are some tips for travelling this holiday season so your travel can be merry and bright.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, learn how Marine Atlantic honours Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit artists through displays at our ferry terminals.

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Travelling with Marine Atlantic for the First Time? Here are some helpful tips to guide your adventure!

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Five Reasons to Take the Scenic Route and Drive Here are five reasons why your next trip to Newfoundland & Labrador should include taking your vehicle of choice on the scenic route with Marine Atlantic.

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Winter Travel with Marine Atlantic While it’s difficult to plan for delays and cancellations, it’s important to be prepared in case your plans are disrupted. Here are a few tips and tricks on how you can prepare for your crossing this winter.

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Travelling With Pets on A Marine Atlantic Ferry Marine Atlantic makes travelling with your pet convenient. Here’s everything you need to know about setting sail with your furry friend.

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Your Way Home This year is a special one for Newfoundland and Labrador with Come Home 2022. We're inviting everyone to return, to plan your trip, to pack your vehicle with everyone and everything you need for that special trip home.

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Vaccines and Travelling with Marine Atlantic At Marine Atlantic, the health and safety of our customers, employees and vendors is our highest priority.

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MV Stena Carrier Serving the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing from 1970 to 1974, this vessel was designed to serve the booming motorhome travel trend of the early 1970s.

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Sid Hatcher Meet Sid Hatcher, whose remarkable 38-year career with Marine Atlantic included the memorable experience of being stuck in ice for seven days – a harrowing experience featured in LIFE magazine.

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SS Bruce Elegant and powerful, this classic steamer of the Victorian age arrived in St. John’s on October 13, 1897, a half century before Newfoundland became Canada’s 10th province.

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Your Gateway to a World of Wonders Book your ferry crossing and explore the natural beauty and history of Atlantic Canada with the Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Experience Newfoundland and Labrador’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites and more.

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Our Passenger Pre-Screening Checklist Check on the new pre-screening process to ensure smooth sailing the next time you travel with us.

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Joseph & Clara Smallwood During its 21 years of operation, this ship was respected for its tremendous service. It transported thousands of passengers and vehicles between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia from 1990 to 2011.

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Worlds Apart, Just a Crossing Away Book your Atlantic Canada adventure and see how Marine Atlantic brings you to beautiful destinations, worlds apart, just a crossing away. Today, dream. Tomorrow, explore Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.

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