Before you Go

  • People at terminal

  • Reservations and Check-In Time

    Reservations are recommended for all non-commercial passengers travelling with Marine Atlantic's ferry service. Passengers must be checked-in at least two hours prior to the vessel’s scheduled sailing time.

    Reservations, including any accommodations, will be cancelled if you miss your check-in time.

    Passengers wishing to book space for passenger vehicles have until three hours prior to scheduled vessel departure times to make a reservation, depending upon availability of space.

    To ensure your place on any given sailing, please make your reservation by:

    • Booking online
    • Contacting Marine Atlantic’s reservation office at 1-800-341-7981
    • Visiting any of our terminals no less than three hours before the scheduled sailing time