EPIC NEWFOUNDLAND FERRY ADVENTURE | Crossing from North Sydney to Port Aux Basques
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Embark on an extraordinary journey as we voyage from the charming North Sydney, Nova Scotia to the captivating Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland! Join us as we navigate the waters and relish the allure of this remarkable maritime passage.
🌊 Setting Sail: Our adventure commences with a warm introduction, paving the way for an unforgettable ferry expedition between two enchanting provinces.
🚢 Ferry Chronicles: Dive into the heart of our journey as we provide an insightful introduction to the Marine Atlantic Ferry. Discover the ins and outs of checking in and boarding the MV Highlanders Ferry, an integral part of our experience.
⚓ Exploring the Ferry: Embark on a Newfoundland-bound ferry tour, immersing yourself in the splendid maritime panoramas that unfold before your eyes. From the decks to the interiors, uncover the elements that make this journey a truly memorable one.
🛥️ Port Aux Basques Arrival: Witness the culmination of our ferry adventure as we gracefully arrive at the captivating shores of Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador. The beauty of this scenic harbor welcomes us with open arms.
🛃 Navigating COVID Protocols: Gain insights into the Newfoundland and Labrador COVID Protocol for the year 2021. Discover the measures in place that prioritize safety while ensuring you can fully relish the beauty of the region.
🛤️ Cherished Conclusion: Join us for a heartfelt conclusion from the vibrant Chanel-Port Aux Basques in Newfoundland. As our ferry adventure comes to a close, our anticipation for what lies ahead only deepens.
🎬 Experience the ebb and flow of maritime charm, subscribe for more captivating travel narratives, and dive into our immersive journeys across enchanting destinations!
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0:00 - Introduction
2:32 - Introduction to the Ferry ride from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland
3:08 - Checking in with the Marine Atlantic Ferry (North Sydney to Port Aux Basques in Newfoundland)
6:53 - Loading into MV Highlanders Ferry to Newfoundland
8:24 - Newfoundland Ferry tour
12:46 - Arriving in Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador
14:48 - Newfoundland and Labrador COVID Protocol 2021
16:00 - Conclusion from Chanel-Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland
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Michael and Halef live in Atlanta, GA, but are originally from Canada and Indonesia, respectively. They love to travel and try to do it as much as possible. They saved for a few years and are currently on a long-term round the world trip!
I was stationed on NF while in the airforce and drove to Port O and rode the ferry to NS in 1963.
Must have brought back some memories 🤗
A lovely video, and welcone to The Rock! Glad to see you had a pleasant, gentle ferry crossing and that the dog coped well with the sailing (though he was obviously so thrilled to see you when you returned to the vehicle!).
I'm taking the family to Newfoundland this summer, by ferry and I ease my travel anxiety by learning as much as I can! Your videos have been great. thank you guys!
Glad to hear! Enjoy Newfoundland 😀🇨🇦
We are off to NFLD this summer and I am really happy for all the information you have given me. Makes it seem not so overwhelming. Travel safe and thanks again.
It was a very enjoyable visit for us, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it as well. Travel safe!
I was feeling super homesick so I decided to go on UA-cam and look for some videos and I just loved traveling across the boat with you guys....
Absolutely, thank you for checking us out ☺️🇨🇦
Love the Swedish Chef…lol! 🤣 I love watching your videos, guys! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hahaha thank you - i (Halef) think Michael does phenomenal job in the Swedish chef impression 🤣
I live in Stephenville about 45minutes - 1 hour off the boat.always nice to see people travelling to the island and enjoying themselves!
Thank you for your comment! We're glad to hear that you enjoy seeing travelers exploring the island. It truly is a special place, and we can't wait to be back soon!
great video , we are planning a road trip to Newfoundland in the summer so the ferry info was reaally helpful .
Glad that this helps you with your planning! Check out our other videos on NL -
I really enjoyed your videos, lots of information, see you enjoy.
And most importantly - exciting to see your love for Cana ..
I also have a German shepherd at home.
keep having great time
Thank you! Yes, German Shepherd is a great dog and we love our Kana for sure 😀❤️🐕🦺
Love the Battleborn reference - Lithium is amazing!
For sure - thanks James!
We do love our Battle Born Batteries ❤️
We took the ferry from Port Aux Basques to Nova Scotia in 2019. We also had our dog and did exactly like you we gave pup at gravol. It was the hardest thing for us. We have never left her that long. But it was nice that the crew kept an eye on her.
It's definitely a tough decision to leave our furry friends behind during a long ferry journey, but it's great to hear that the crew was attentive and helped look after your pup during the trip. Traveling with pets can present its challenges, but it's heartwarming to know that there are caring people around to make the experience as smooth as possible. We hope you had a wonderful trip from Port Aux Basques to Nova Scotia and that you and your pup were able to enjoy the journey!
I love going to Newfoundland, my daughter from Va. lives up there with my son in law, who is from there, she has been there 13yrs, I’ve only been there once. So enjoy.
Thank you 😀
Nothing like another great Canadian adventure
Absolutely 🤗
Great video. I hope you continue to enjoy your trip.
Thank you Mo ❤️
I am booked for the ferry tomorrow night! Yay 😁 Newfoundland
Very nice - enjoy! How long are you going to be around?
We will have a lot more videos from NL, so stay tuned -
It's been almost 10 years since our last trip to NL.
A beautiful province with beautiful people.❤️
It surely is beautiful ❤️😊
It's a beautiful province all right but there are bastards there just like everywhere else . I was born and raised there til I was 14 yrs old and I find people are basically the same everywhere. Sterotyping can be so stupid.
I like how the closer you gets to home the more your accent comes through XD, happy you enjoyed your stay in PaB.
Hahaha thank you 😀
mannn i did this a few years ago when my grandparents had their bed and breakfast in PEI and it was such a fun trip! Hope you guys have fun here in NL and stay safe !!!!
Thank you 😀
Been watching your videos about your nfld trip all day, we are actually moving there in June of 2022, and driving from Ontario and taking the ferry in North Sydney to Port Aux Basques and I am so excited to start a new life, although a little scared of the ferry crossing, you made it look fun and loved watching, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👏👏👏
How exciting! Yes, the ferry ride wasn't bad for us, I've heard some other more adventurous ferry ride to NFLD. Where will you be moving to on the island?
@@theRTWguys we are moving not far from st.johns
Hey guys, thanks for the great information!
Absolutely 🤗
A really great informative video. Thank you.
Thank you for watching ❤️
I hope you two get some iceberg footage while you're in Newfoundland, maybe you'll see puffins! Can't wait for the next video!👍❤
Oh we hope so - 🤗
Unfortunately, not likely at this time of year. Iceberg season is in the spring, usually from April through June, although there are sometimes a few late bergs drifting by in July or even into early August! Of course, as this is a natural phenomenon, there are no guarantees of dates or locations for spotting them. In 2019 and 2020, there were a large number of icebergs which came very close to Newfoundland's northeast and eastern shores so viewings from land were frequent and spectacular! In 2021, however, there were only a very few in our waters and, of those, only a handful could be spotted with binoculars. It was an odd year, for sure! Perhaps the bergs were unable to get Covid-19 vaccination and were practicing social distancing to the extreme! Lol
Went to St John's in July, I definitely want to drive there next time, that ferry looks like a cushy trip! My mom is from Nfld, I love it there!
You should - it was an experience for sure 😃
My son was over last weekend on highlander he loved the boat ride and the rock wonderful people
Yes - Newfoundland is a legendary place ❤️
I just saw this and Subscribed 😊. You landed right outside where I grew up lol. Wish I was around at the time to show you a little extra of my home. Come back asap! 😁
Will do - thank you for following along 😀🇨🇦
It's great , and thanks your video
Thank you for watching! Check out our other Newfoundland videos if you haven't done so ❤️
@@theRTWguys For sure , we definitely do this , thanks
I moved back to Newfoundland about 4 and a half months ago, the first time I moved here, I too took the ferry but the one that went overnight and booked a cabin on the ferry, the only thing that bothered me was when I used the in-cabin washroom, the toilet kinda scared me a little when it flushed because it make a loud whooshing sound as it flushes and that is what bothered me, I did not have to worry about seasickness because I spent almost 17 years in the Canadian Navy on ships that are on the pacific. Hope you both enjoyed your time here.
Absolutely, thank you for watching ♥️
Cool video!!!
I was raised in Grand Bank NL, we live in Halifax NS now!
Thank you Robert! 😀🇨🇦
Interesting! Look forward to more videos of NFL.
Thank you 😀
There will be a lot more of Newfoundland videos ❤️
Great insight on the Newfoundland ferry. We were on that same boat in Sept 21’. We to left our dog in the vehicle. We unfortunately didn’t get in till 1:30 am and had to drive 2.5 hrs to where we were staying. Not a fun drive through Moose country
Absolutely not! For that reason, we avoided driving down after dark!
Usefull if a bit sappy video. Will use it next fall. FWIW - A long time ago and far, far away I sailed on a slow Liberty ship from Norfolk, VA, USA to Vung Tau, RSVN (at the time). Lots of blue water and took a long time.
Last time I traveled with a pet my wife too good care of me. Too bad she cannot join me in the Fall.
Thank you for sharing, and enjoy your next visit to The Rock 🇨🇦
Did the trip in 2016, I think, with our 5er. Planning to go back for at least a month next year. June is prime iceberg month.
Very nice! Hope to be back someday to spot some icebergs
I’m a newfie. Welcome to this beautiful province
Thank you 😀❤️
Took that exact ferry 3 years ago, in June. The seas were rougher. Great memories all in all.
Glad that ours was smooth!
mmmmmhh.. large double double.. sounds like my favourite..
Absolutely 🤗☕
Harris Seafood Resturant in Yarmouth , Nova Scotia. I loved Halifax. Get a Donair. Yum
You may have misunderstood, the Kennell is in the Pet Boarding Area on the Ship, you don't have to provide a Kennel.
If you watch our video, we did go up to show around the kennel area, which are basically shelves for hard kennel area. There are no other alternatives other than this kennel, unless you know something that we don't know. We did ask the employees to confirm.
The double yolk ostrich eggs look great. The dogs are so lovely. What happened to the big truck ?
We left the scene (literally) so we assume everything was figured out with their insurance, etc.
Your accent came back once you hit the NL waters!
Hahahaha 😂
You’re allowed to take your pets upstairs now if you rent a room. This has eased my mind. Having to leave my kitties overnight breaks my heart every crossing. 😢
Oh that's good news 🐾
You can now book pet friendly cabins on the ferries.
Oh good to know!
Great video guys!! How much was the ferry ride?? Thanks
Check out this official page for the rates -
www.marineatlantic.ca/sailing-information/ferry-rates
I love the Australian voice on the GPS. Why did you decide on that?
It is the phones default 😂
If you get a chance, visit St. Pierre and Miquelon. It’s a French collective and you will need a passport (Canadian ID card for Canadian citizens.) It’s 16km off the New Foundland coast. It would be nice to go on a French getaway without having to fly to France.
Unfortunately COVID makes it difficult and expensive to go to St. Pierre and back. Next time tho!
Hey guys! Loved watching all your videos about Newfoundland as I am about to head there this summer. PLEASE let me know how you found your visit giving you have a pooch. My little girl will be staying in my campervan for the ferry rides, but I am wondering about the acceptance of dogs in parks, on hikes and in towns. Having lived in Europe, my two (trained) shepherds were accepted just about everywhere, including in restaurants. Here in Ontario/Canada the acceptance of dogs in public spaces is dismal. Would you be kind enough to send some advice for my little cockapoo girl and this senior? We love hiking and she is my new sidekick with whom I would like to share as much as possible. Thank you for your consideration. Keep safe, remain funny and all the best for your future adventures.
Generally speaking, we had no problem in finding places to hike and to dine out in outdoor patios. You'll have great time in Newfoundland ❤
@@theRTWguys Thank you!!
great video guys, thanks for all the information. We have a trip planned this July - August, and have our registration for the voyage, but unless what we have already done is the travel form, can you tell me a bit more about that.
thank you and stay well.
The travel form mentioned in our video was enforced during the COVID period amongst the Maritime provinces (you can also find out experience with this form in PEI in our playlist, which resulted in our being turned around). I believe the travel form is no longer needed, but definitely worth checking out the NFLD official page for more info.
@@theRTWguys Thanks so much, I will look into that right away. been spending so much time locating and planning hotel stays. Just not sure how far I can drive in a day, especially around the trouble spots like Toronto, Montreal where 100 km/hr is a myth. lol thanks again enjoy your travels.
@@southerncomfort971 this is what I found online www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/travel/travel-restrictions/
@@southerncomfort971 enjoy Newfoundland! Make sure to check out our other Newfoundland videos in our channel :)
@@theRTWguys just had a look and it seems we will be ok, thanks that is a relief. I will be sure to watch your other video's. Thanks again
Are you able to stay in your vehicle on the ferry or do you have to go to one of the upper decks?
Legally, you will have to stay in the upper deck.
We’re from Alberta, picked up a rental car in Halifax. Car had an Ontario license plate. At the ferry terminal we were sent to the special lane for extra inspection. The inspector asked what part of Ontario I was from. I said Calgary Alberta. Blew his mind. Because we had an Ontario plate they thought my wife, daughter, and me were smuggling drugs. July 2022
LOL 😂
Sounds like you were their first Albertans in Newfoundland 😅
Is 6 hours the sail time ? From the map it did not seem like 6 hours distance.
Would have thought 3 hours max.
Yes, it took us six hours to cross into Newfoundland 😃
"Now I suppose I gotta start talking like a NFLDer" buddy you sounded like one the whole time!
🤣
hey guys, sorry this sort of just came up. We have tickets to ferry to NFLD in late July and I am being told the non paying chairs are REALLY uncomfortable. Should I spring for better accommodations? or have things changed since my friend travelled in 1995?
We sat at the non paying chairs and they weren't that bad. Things have definitely changed in the past 20-30 years, but if you rather have the cabin and/or better seats, it may be worth paying extra to get one.
Good luck and have fun!
@@theRTWguys Thanks again, you guys have been great.
You might as well just go with the free chairs bc the paid chairs aren’t that much better
@@kallenreddy375 yes that is what we did and we were lucky both crossings were not that busy, The only complaint we had was the TV had no sound and the ear buds apparently haven't worked in 2 years? but the voyage, both ways was very pleasant.
Note :
They will question you at the ferry. Your not allowed to carry any plants or vegetables on the boat
To avoid spreading plant pests, you should not take any items that could carry soil or plant pests when leaving Newfoundland and Labrador.
💯
I want your dog! Our daughter went to NL for her Masters and married an NLer. So now we gi a few times a year. We hope to do the Cabot Trail and ferry to NL later this summer. We are seniors with a used Roadtrek. Any advice or tips would be very welcome.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear that you're planning a trip to Newfoundland and considering the Cabot Trail. Traveling in a Roadtrek can be a fantastic way to explore the region. Here are a few tips and advice for your upcoming adventure:
Plan Ahead: Research the route, attractions, and campgrounds along the Cabot Trail and in Newfoundland. Make reservations for campgrounds in advance, especially during peak travel times.
Pack Essentials: Pack everything you need for a comfortable trip, including clothing for various weather conditions, cooking supplies, food, and any medications or items specific to your needs.
Check Vehicle: Before you set out, ensure that your Roadtrek is in good working condition. This includes checking tires, brakes, fluids, and other essential components.
Stay Hydrated: Bring enough water for your journey, as well as a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated while exploring.
Local Cuisine: Be sure to try local Newfoundland dishes and seafood along the way. Newfoundland cuisine is unique and offers a variety of delicious options.
Travel Insurance: Consider travel insurance that covers medical emergencies and unexpected events during your trip.
Mobile Connectivity: Check your mobile phone's coverage in the areas you'll be visiting. Some remote locations might have limited reception.
Pet-Friendly: If you're bringing your dog, make sure to research pet-friendly campgrounds and attractions. Always keep your dog's safety and comfort in mind.
Weather Preparedness: Newfoundland weather can be unpredictable. Bring layers, rain gear, and warm clothing, even during the summer months.
Enjoy the Journey: Take your time and enjoy the scenic drive, stopping at viewpoints, local attractions, and points of interest along the way.
Local Etiquette: Familiarize yourself with local customs and etiquette. Newfoundlanders are known for their friendly and welcoming nature.
Be Flexible: While planning is important, be open to unexpected opportunities and changes in your itinerary.
Have a wonderful time on your trip to the Cabot Trail and Newfoundland! It sounds like a fantastic adventure awaits you. Safe travels and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. And regarding our dog, we're quite attached to him, but we're glad to hear he's captured your heart! 😄🐾
How many times did someone mistake you for staff
Lol nobody did - why?
I was on that about two months ago two lol
Very nice! Did you enjoy your visit?
@@theRTWguys I was coming back from Nova Scotia to paradise, NL and yes I did enjoy my visit
I have been on most of the NFLD ferries because I go home every couple of years . The chairs still don't recline back far enough to relax or sleep . Cabins are expensive and get booked up pretty quick. The effects of booze is amplified due to pitching and rolling in foul weather.The seas are usually calm in summer but watch out for fall. The food is good ,the people are friendly except for the odd person . The most popular NFLD saying in Newfoundland are the two words " proper ting ."
It sounds like you've had quite the experience with the Newfoundland ferries! The unique challenges of traveling by sea in varying weather conditions certainly add a distinct character to the journey. It's great to hear that the food is enjoyable and the people are friendly, reflecting the warm hospitality that Newfoundland is known for.
And "proper ting" seems to capture that authentic Newfoundland spirit in just two words! It's amazing how certain local sayings can encapsulate a whole world of meaning. Thank you for sharing your insights and observations about traveling on the NFLD ferries!
Newfoundland forever right?
Yes 👍🇨🇦
my best friends are newfies.
They're pretty cool, aren't they 😁
Welcome to Cape Britain island,, The Newfoundland ferry doesn't leave from Nova Scotia that's the mainland,, it leaves from Cape breton island North Sydney Cape Breton island. Down with the causeway.. Just letting you know your information is wrong...👍
It is called Cape Breton, and it is located in Nova Scotia (province) 😀
What about a bottle of screech .?! LOL
LOL maybe next time 😜
Really, you couldn't spring for a Cabin...
Still doesn't allow dogs -
Service dogs are permitted but, proper documentation is required.
Correct 💯
I am not a "good" Newfie... only go home it seems every 4-5 years. I think it's about that time again.
It is a busy year for NFLD!
Hope you accept our PEI invitation.
Thank you Paulette- we are currently at the National Park in the north. Where do you live?
@@theRTWguys Hope you rec'd the email re Wed or Thurs. My friend lives near the south shore, and I live in Chtwn -- but we'll travel!
Hello from Wellington.
Just don’t cross on the ferry during winter and it’s all good except now port aux basques is in ruins
😢 that's too bad
couple of fairies on the ferry.
Just to let you know that this is offensive 🙂
You are about 40 years to late with this kind of video.
What do you mean?
You're on a ship, not a boat. You put a boat on a ship.
True!
Hold on the pill/coke heads don't run her aground again.
🙂
are you a gay guys？
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@@theRTWguys They are a same-sex couple.
are they two gays?
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Same-sex couple.
Bro who cares if they’re gay stop making fun of them you homophobic bastard
The Ferry sucks
LOL