Our Fleet
Subcategory of "Our History" that focuses on the Marine Atlantic fleet.
The Vacationland
Along with sister ship the MV Holiday Island, this vessel was built to manage increased summer tourism traffic to Prince Edward Island. It serviced the PEI-New Brunswick crossing from 1971 to 1997.
Proud of our History - the MV Taverner
The SS Princess Helene
The first passenger car ferry between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, this vessel could carry significantly more passengers, vehicles, and freight than its predecessors and served from 1930 to 1963.
The SS Prince Edward Island
Operating between Borden, PEI, and Cape Tormentine from 1917 to 1968, this vessel was a powerful state-of-the-art steamer that received high praise for its fast speed and reliability.
The SS Bar Haven
Serving coastal communities of Newfoundland from 1948 to 1973, this vessel transported essential food and supplies to residents of remote and isolated careers of the province.
The Original MV Abegweit
Named for the Mi’kmaq word for Prince Edward Island, this powerful ice-breaking ship resembled a luxury liner. It served the PEI-New Brunswick crossing from 1947 to 1982.