The Journey: The Marine Atlantic Blog
Know Before You Go - Our Updated Identification Requirements
To meet evolving travel protocols, Marine Atlantic has updated their identification requirements, effective December 1, 2025.
Remembrance Day 2025
November 11th is an important day for us in Canada. It offers a time to reflect on the brave people who have fought tirelessly to ensure our safety.
Voyageur au Canada - Our crossing with Marine Atlantic: the start of a 30-day road trip in Newfoundland
Christine and Stéphane, founders of VoyagerauCanada.com, have been exploring Canada for nearly 30 years. Last fall, they set out on a trip of a lifetime – a 30-day adventure to Newfoundland and Labrador.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - 2025
On this Truth and Reconciliation Day, we invite you to learn about Indigenous cultures through art.
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.
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!
Marine Atlantic Travel Tips for the Holiday Season
There’s no place like home for the holidays.
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.
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.
Truth and Reconciliation – and a Place for Education
Our journey towards truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is one that starts with education.
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!
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.
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.
Final Crossing of the Atlantic Vision
After 15 years of service, the MV Atlantic Vision will be making its last sailing with Marine Atlantic.
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.
Travelling with Marine Atlantic this Holiday Season
Here are some tips for travelling this holiday season so your travel can be merry and bright.
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.
Travelling with Marine Atlantic for the First Time?
Here are some helpful tips to guide your adventure!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vaccines and Travelling with Marine Atlantic
At Marine Atlantic, the health and safety of our customers, employees and vendors is our highest priority.
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.
