Marine Atlantic’s fleet is made up of four modern, comfortable vessels – all of which are designed specifically to meet the needs of our travelling public and commercial passengers. That’s why you’ll see a wide range of cabins and contemporary shared spaces to relax in, plus plenty of meal options - everything from light snacks to full buffets.
Rooms
MV Atlantic VisionThe MV Atlantic Vision joined the fleet in 2009, and has recently added the North Sydney – Argentia seasonal route to her duties, in addition to serving the Gulf run. Dubbed the Shut Eye, this vessel offers a relaxing and refreshing journey by overnight crossing, and takes you to within 2 hours of St. John’s. And now, this vessel features more seating areas, dining choices and amenities.QUICK FACTS 150 cabins: includes 2 berth, 4 berth, deluxe and accessible rooms Full course meal, buffet and quick service dining options Internet café, gift shop, and children’s play area Public areas with TVs Approximately 200 reclining seats Deck access and panoramic view 203.3m in length 2,425 lane metres on the vehicle decks MV Blue PutteesIn 2011, the MV Blue Puttees, along with her sister ship the MV Highlanders, joined the Marine Atlantic fleet. At almost 200m in length, the MV Blue Puttees helped to increase our capacity by 25 per cent, and offers more seating, amenities and dining choices to meet our customers’ needs. From the vibrant wall murals and cozy Riva Café, to the family-friendly Barista Café and panoramic viewing deck, this vessel offers something for everyone. QUICK FACTS 96 cabins - featuring 2 berth and 4 berth cabins Full course meal and quick service dining options, plus seasonal ice cream shop TV and radio available in all cabins Gift shop and games for children and teens Approximately 500 reclining chairs Personal headphone jacks in passenger areas Deck access and panoramic views Fully accessible 199.5m in lengt 2,840 lane metres on the vehicle decks* Headphones are available for purchase on board for $3+tax. The Name: Marine Atlantic proudly named this vessel after the regiment that represented Newfoundland in the Great War. They quickly earned a reputation as a fierce fighting unit and were part of the tragic advance at Beaumont-Hamel on July 1, 1916. The Newfoundland soldiers’ courage and sacrifice on that day will never be forgotten. MV HighlandersThe MV Highlanders joined the fleet in 2011, along with her sister ship, the MV Blue Puttees. At almost 200m in length, this vessel features comfortable seating areas, spacious cabins and three dining options – the Riva Café, the MET Restaurant and the Barista Café. This vessel helped increase our capacity by 25 per cent, and was designed to make your journey a relaxing one. QUICK FACTS 96 cabins – featuring 2 berth and 4 berth cabins Full course meal and quick service dining options, plus seasonal ice cream shop Gift shop and games for children and teens Approximately 500 reclining chairs Personal headphone jacks are available in passenger areas. Deck access and panoramic views Fully accessible 199.5m in length 2,840 lane metres on the vehicle decks* Headphones are available for purchase on board for $3+tax. The Name: The MV Highlanders was named in recognition of the distinguished military service of the Highland regiments throughout Nova Scotia - now made up of the Nova Scotia Highlanders and the Cape Breton Highlanders. The men and women of these two units continue to provide humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping services that are recognized throughout the world. MV Leif EricsonThe MV Leif Ericson is our dedicated commercial ferry travelling the North Sydney - Port aux Basques route. Named to mark the 1000th anniversary of Norse explorer Leif Ericson arriving in the New World - nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus - we have recently invested over $15 million in this vessel to better serve our valued clients.QUICK FACT Fleet’s largest carrier of restricted goods 1,550 lane metres on the vehicle decks Cafeteria-style restaurant Public area with TVs Total gross tonnage: 18523 Installed power: 2 x Sulzer 8 ZAL40S diesels Propulsion: 2 x controllable pitch propellers Speed: 18 kn (33.3 km/h; 20.7 mph)
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Location
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Jack W
Great experience taking the ferry from Argentia to North Sydney
What a magnificent ride the new ferry is from Argentia to North Sydney. The interior had the vibe of a cruise ship. And yet the prices such as dinner in the lovely restaurant were quite reasonable...