Sailing Routes
We’re proud to offer our passenger and commercial customers these vital connections between the Island of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
North Sydney, NS <-> Port aux Basques, NL
Distance: 178 km, 96 nautical miles
Duration: Approximately 7 hours
Average Vessel Speed: 14 knots = 16 mi/h = 26 km/h
When: Year-round, daily service
North Sydney, NS <-> Argentia, NL
Distance: 518 km, 280 nautical miles
Duration: Approximately 16.5 hours
Average Vessel Speed: 17 knots = 20 mi/h = 31 km/h
When: Mid-June to late September, up to three times per week*
*Sailing schedule may be impacted due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19. Please check the latest schedule here.
