The Journey: The Marine Atlantic Blog
The SS St. George
Serving Saint John and Digby in 1913–1914, this vessel could carry up to 1,100 passengers per crossing. With triple-turbine engines, it was among the fastest vessels to service the route at the time.
Proud of our History - the SS Minto
The SS Minto
Named in honour of Canada’s eighth Governor General, this steel icebreaker was designed to provide increased year-round reliability when transporting passengers, mail, and freight from 1899 to 1914.
Marine Atlantic Captain brings a piece of the Canadian Railroad home to Burgeo
The SS Northern Ranger
Marking the beginning of larger vessels serving the coastal communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, this large steamer was in service from 1936 to 1966.
The MV Caribou
Named in honour of a ship lost in World War II, this ferry was the largest ever built in Canada in 1986. It made over 16,000 trips and carried three million passengers in its 24 years of service.
The Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
From 1955 to 1997, the Yarmouth Ferry Terminal served as a gateway to Canada for many American tourists, helping to strengthen the bond between Nova Scotia and New England.
The MV Princess of Acadia
Serving the Digby–Saint John crossing from 1971 to 1997, this vessel had a vehicle deck three times the size of a hockey rink and could carry up to 650 vehicles per crossing.
Onboard Marine Atlantic with the Downhome
The Borden Ferry Terminal
Named in honour of Prime Minister Robert Borden, this PEI ferry terminal was home to numerous vessels for over 80 years, serving millions of passengers, vehicles, and commercial freight containers.
The MV Sir Robert Bond
Named in honour of the first prime minister of the Dominion of Newfoundland, this vessel served the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing from 1975 to 1997.
The Original Confederation
The first ferry on the Prince Edward Island–New Brunswick crossing to allow cars to drive on and off, this fast ship could cross the Northumberland Strait 24 times per day and carry up to 60 vehicles.
The Argentia Ferry Terminal
Designed as a seasonal service for tourists and residents traveling to Eastern Newfoundland during the summer months, this terminal has served tens of thousands of customers since opening in 1967.
Argentia Service Begins this Weekend
SS Northumberland
With triple expansion engines and 2,500 horsepower, this steamship helped transport passengers and goods across the Northumberland Strait from 1891 to 1919 before more modern service was established.
Proud of our History - SS Northumberland
SS Prince Rupert
The last of the paddlewheelers used between Saint John and Digby, this vessel’s impressive speed helped consolidate the Fundy service by forcing its competition out of business in the late 1800s.
Proud of our History - SS Prince Rupert
Travelling with children on Marine Atlantic
MV Ambrose Shea
Named after a prominent 19th century Newfoundland politician, this vessel was an important part of the Gulf service between 1967 and 1989.
Proud of our History - MV Ambrose Shea
SS Home
This vessel provided essential services for coastal residents of Newfoundland and Labrador in need of food, clothing, fuel, letters, and parcels. It served for almost a half century from 1900 to 1948.
Proud of our History - SS Home
Moncton Head Office
Did you know Marine Atlantic’s head office was based in Moncton, New Brunswick beginning in 1986? The head office was relocated to St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1998.