About

A marine transportation Company, Marine Atlantic (MAI) is a Federal Crown Corporation providing an integral freight and passenger service. Our team strives to provide an essential, progressive transportation system that people trust to deliver.

MAI is committed to providing a safe, environmentally responsible ferry service between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia in a reliable, courteous, and cost-effective manner. Marine Atlantic's head office is in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Marine Atlantic services two routes. The first is a year-round, 96 nautical mile daily ferry service between Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador and North Sydney, Nova Scotia. The second, offered from mid-June until late September, is a 280 nautical mile ferry service between Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador and North Sydney, Nova Scotia.