Honouring Our Military

The Highlanders name recognizes the distinguished military service of the Highlander infantry regiments throughout Nova Scotia (now known as the Nova Scotia Highlanders and the Cape Breton Highlanders). These men and women continue to provide humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping services recognized throughout the world.

Enjoy a comfortable crossing on the Highlanders with amenities such as accessible and pet-friendly cabins, multiple dining outlets, and a sun deck with ocean views.

Vessel Key Features

1000

Passenger Capacity

96

Spacious Cabins

8

Pet-Friendly Designated Cabins

96

Reserved Seats

Panoramic

Viewing Deck

Standard

Two-bed and four-bed cabins with TVs
Private washroom with shower, sink, and toilet

Pet-Friendly

Four-bed cabins with hard-surface flooring
Designed to make pet travel easy

Accessible

One adjustable and one set of bunk beds
Private accessible washroom with shower

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Accessible cabin with one adjustable bed and one set of bunk beds

Leisure Spaces

Panoramic viewing deck
Activities and games for kids

Pet-Friendly Areas

Kennel area
Pet relief areas

Other Amenities

Retail store
Comfortable recliner seating
Gender neutral washroom

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Person sitting in recliner seat typing on laptop computer

The MET

Open daily for breakfast and dinner
A wide variety of inspired classics
East Coast favourites and kid’s menu

Barista Café

Open 24/7
Quick and convenient dining
Specialty coffees, pizza, and more

Bar

Open until 01:00
Pub favourites and a welcoming atmosphere
Cocktails, beer, ciders, wine, and spirits

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Accessibility Features

Accessible Accommodations

One hospital-style bed with controls
One set of bunk beds
Private accessible washroom with shower
Hearing adapted & visual doorbell
TV, side table, stool

Service Dogs

Certified service dogs welcome with at least 96 hours notice and supporting documentation
Service dog relief area available on Deck 7

Other Features

Blue zone parking
Accessible washrooms
Wheelchair and mobility aids
Assistance with passenger loading and unloading

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Highlanders Specifications

Learn about the vessel and explore detailed information and specifications, including number of cabins, measurements, and safety information.

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Class and Type

Type: Seabridger
Classification: 1A1 ICE-1A Car Ferry A EO BIS TMON
Ice Class: ICE-1A

General Information

Name: Highlanders
Call Sign: VYGT
IMO Number: 9331189
Year Launched: 2011
Port of Registry: St. John’s, NL, Canada

Dimensions

Length: 199.5m (654.5 ft.)
Beam: 26.70m (87.6 ft.)
Drought: 6.20m (20.3 ft.)
Gross Tonnage: 28,460 GRT
Dead Weight: 7,628 tonnes

Capacity

Passengers: 1,000
Total Lane Meters: 2,840m
Weather Deck Lane Meters: 457m
Hoistable Deck Lane Meters: 137m

Accommodations

Two-bed Cabins: 37
Four-bed Cabins: 42
Four-bed Pet-friendly Cabins: 8
Four-bed Hearing Adapted Cabins: 2
Three-bed Accessible Cabins: 4
Reserved Seats: 96
Reclining Chairs: Approx. 500

Propulsion Systems

Main: 2 x Controllable Pitch Propeller
Maneuvering: 3 x Bow Thrusters

Machinery

Main engines: 2 x MAN 9L48/60B 9-Cylinder Diesel Engines. Output 10.800 kW each
Generators: 2 x Auxiliary Mitsubishi Diesel Engines Output. Output 1590 kW each
Fuel: Marine Diesel
Service Speed: 17 kts
Maximum speed: 22 kts

Vessel Structure

Vehicle Decks: 4
Passenger Decks: 3
Total Decks: 10
Access:
Ro-Ro bow and stern loading (clamshell)
Ro-Ro bow and stern loading ramps
Ro-Ro internal ramp
Food and Beverage Outlets: 3
Seating Lounges: 2
Reserved Seating Lounge: 1
Skylight: No

Safety Equipment

150 Person Lifeboats: 2
70 Person Lifeboats: 2
109 Person Liferafts: 8
Life Jackets: 1,273
Thermal Protective Aids: 620
Fast Rescue Craft (FRC): 1