On Board

Posts related to the onboard experience, sailing & travel information and tips, etc.

Baby on Board! Everything you need to know about travelling with children

Travelling with your children can be a fun experience that creates treasured family memories – but when you’re not prepared, you may want to have a temper tantrum. Here are some tips and helpful reminders to keep in mind when travelling with children.
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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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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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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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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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I spy with my little eye…something in the sea!

What do whales, sea birds and dolphins have in common? They all live in and around the waters we sail!
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Newspapers and Magazines. Free when you sail with us.

At Marine Atlantic, we’re always looking for new ways to enhance our customers’ experience.
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Tripping the Northern Ranger - Guest Blogger, Kim Ploughman

Marina Ploughman was 15 years old when she took the trip of a lifetime – through the ice-infected cold waters of the North Atlantic, aboard a legendary boat – The S.S. Northern Ranger.
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Staying Safe During Your Crossing

At Marine Atlantic, safety is our first priority. We believe the health and well-being of our employees and passengers is our greatest responsibility.
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Guidance for Flying Drones Near Our Vessels and Terminals

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