Keeping You Safe
While Sailing with Bay Ferries

Bay Ferries has taken measures to keep you safe while still enabling you to move about the ship, enjoy a snack or meal, get some fresh air – like you always could. We ask that you be conscientious of the safety of others, face masks are highly recommended in all indoor public spaces on board vessels and at terminals.

Know Before You Go

Safety Measures

Bay Ferries has adopted safety measures to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and provide a safe ferry voyage between Saint John, New Brunswick and Digby, Nova Scotia.

Face Masks

Masks are highly recommended in all indoor public spaces on board vessels and at terminals.

Practice Good Personal Hygiene

During the voyage, please follow proper hand washing procedures and use the supplied hand sanitizer when needed.

Ferry Terminals

Face masks are highly recommended while inside and when seated in the Terminal buildings.

Check-in

Don’t Miss the Boat

Passengers are advised to check-in at least 60 minutes before departure to allow time check-in and embarkation procedures. Walk-on passengers may check-in 30 minutes before departure.

Walk-on Passengers

Walk-on passengers arriving by vehicle can be dropped off at the Terminal building and may proceed to the outdoor waiting area available in Digby or inside the Terminal building.

Walk-on passengers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Once
On Board

Our Crew Cares

We have placed arrows on the floors of the passenger decks to direct traffic flow to enable safe distancing. Our staff has diligently increased the frequency of cleaning and sanitization practices during and between voyages, as dictated by public health guidelines.

Face Masks

Face masks are highly recommended. Please refer to the guidance from the Government of Canada for additional information.

Keep Your Distance

Once on board, please maintain a distance of 2 meters (6 feet) from staff and passengers not in your immediate party. There is additional directional signage on board to facilitate safe distancing.