The Journey: The Marine Atlantic Blog

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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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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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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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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At Marine Atlantic, the health and safety of our customers, employees and vendors is our highest priority.
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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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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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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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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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Check on the new pre-screening process to ensure smooth sailing the next time you travel with us.
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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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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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Marine Atlantic’s website will always have the most up-to-date information providing customers with rate information they need to make their decisions.
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Sometimes you don’t have to go far to make beautiful travel discoveries.
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We want to thank this dedicated group of trailblazers who have been on our vessels since March 15, and on the front lines of our efforts to respond to COVID-19.
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In honour of International Women’s Day, we chatted with Commercial Driver, Susie Deridder.
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Looking for bucket list experiences in Newfoundland? Look no further.
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As a can’t-miss opportunity on your Newfoundland adventure, here are a few of our favourite things to do in Cape Spear.
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Just an hour from Halifax, Lunenburg offers so much to explore—both on and off shore.
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Learn about Lewis' life and vibrant artwork, and find out where to see some in person.
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Have a blast with these fun things to do in a Nova Scotia winter!
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