Our Fleet
Subcategory of "Our History" that focuses on the Marine Atlantic fleet.
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.
Final Crossing of the Atlantic Vision
After 15 years of service, the MV Atlantic Vision will be making its last sailing with Marine Atlantic.
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.
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.
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.
Remembering the 75th Anniversary of the Sinking of the SS Caribou
MV Bonavista
Named after the northeastern coastal community on the tip of the Bonavista peninsula, this vessel served proudly from 1956 to 1986 as the sister ship to the MV Nonia.
MV Marine Cruiser
Formerly known as the MS Princess of Tasmania, this Australian vessel served the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing and Nova Scotia–Maine service from 1972 to 1978.
Stena Grecia/Atlantic Freighter
Originally used for freight between Port aux Basques and North Sydney, this vessel was given special recognition for its role in serving two supply missions in the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War.
MV Seatrader
From 1973 to 1976, this railcar ferry served the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing and provided essential assistance transporting the increased freight shipped between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.