Commercial Information

It Pays to Travel with Us

Are you transporting 200,000 fresh Malpeque oysters, two tonnes of aluminum, or even a fully operational lighthouse? It pays to travel with Northumberland Ferries Limited and Bay Ferries Limited.

Spend less time on the road, and more time resting and reducing the fatigue and frustrations of driving. With our variety of onboard amenities and full range of services, you’ll wonder why you didn’t travel with us sooner—especially when you’re saving time and money at the end of the day.

We have drop trailer services available via the Roloc System.

Please note: Commercial vehicles carrying dangerous goods will not be accepted for carriage on our vessels.

Nova Scotia – New Brunswick

Overview

• Crossing time of 2 hrs 15 mins in peak season and 2 hrs 30 mins in off season
• Save up to 582 kilometres driving (between Saint John and Digby)
• Save up to 6 hours driving time
• Drop trailer service available (only available through Bay Ferries)
• One hour driving time to US border from Saint John terminal, and only 650km to Boston
• Dedicated commercial reservation lines:
  • Digby: (902) 245-2122
  • Saint John: (506) 649-7777

Many onboard amenities including:

• Acadia Eatery featuring hot and cold menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• The licensed Mid Ship Sip Café, offering specialty coffees and teas, beverages, light snacks and desserts
• Commercial driver lounge with satellite TV and Internet access
• Crow’s Nest, a seasonal outdoor seating area offering cold beverages, snacks and ice cream treats – Weather Permitting 
• The Seaside Experiences program featuring local vendors during summer months

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Nova Scotia – Prince Edward Island

Overview

• Only a 75-minute crossing time
• Save up to 100 kilometres driving to Halifax
• Save up to 300 kilometres to Eastern Nova Scotia destinations

Many onboard amenities including:

• Salt Water Café featuring menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Coastal Café aboard MV Holiday Island, offering soft-serve ice cream, sundaes, and other treats (seasonally)
• COWS Ice Cream (available seasonally aboard MV Confederation)
• The Music on Deck program featuring local performers during summer months
• The Seaside Experiences program featuring local vendors during summer months
• Commercial drivers receive 20% discount for food & beverage

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Please Note: The CAT between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia does not offer service to commercial vehicles.