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During the May 16 - October 15 season, one-way or round-trip ferry service across the Bay of Fundy to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, from Bar Harbor, Maine, is provided by Bay Ferries Limited.
Does the ferry take cars?
Yes, the ferry carries up to 900 passengers and 240 cars across the Gulf of Maine.
How fast does the ferry go?
The ferry travels up to 55mph.
How long does the ferry take?
A traditional ferry would take about 6 hours to travel the distance from Bar Harbor to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Whereas "The Cat" ferry makes the same trip in only 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What does the ferry feature?
The ferry is equipped with amenities like a crew ship. There is a Cafe open to serve meals all day. There is a bar and a duty free gift shop where you may purchase any of a wide selection of duty free items at amazing bargains. For those wanting to try their hand at gambling, there are over 71 slot machines. To entertain the children, a movie is shown on large screen TV's in the lounge during each crossing.
How much does it cost?
Click here for fare info.
Are reservations recommended?
Reservations are recommended. For those wanting to explore Nova Scotia, one and two night packages are available.
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