MARINE ATLANTIC FERRY from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland (full tour & tips)

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • Did you know that the province of Newfoundland is a whopping 6-hour ferry ride from the mainland of Canada? We've taken the Marine Atlantic Ferry many times from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland and back but this as the first time we booked ourselves a private room and created a video to show you what this ferry is all about. Enjoy!
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    We did this trip in early October 2021.
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    We’re Matt & Karla, a Canadian couple with two totally different backgrounds.
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  • @MustDoCanada
    @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +9

    Don't miss our latest episode where we hike Gros Morne Mountain in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland! This is one of the reasons we took the ferry!
    ua-cam.com/video/ooxVy5P_Ofc/v-deo.html

  • @CanadaSLVlogs
    @CanadaSLVlogs 2 роки тому +23

    I lived in Newfoundland for 3 years , what a beautiful province it is ! I been to ferry for 4 times during that time !
    Ice bergs, and whales watching are amazing 🤩

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +4

      Oh wow! Yeah, we love Newfoundland. Half our family lives there so perhaps we're biased, but we think its amazing

  • @Canadarago
    @Canadarago Рік тому +2

    This reminds me of a trip we took on the Scotia Prince ferry from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth Nova Scotia. It was a driving vacation, and the Scotia prince company booked all our hotels all the way around Nova Scotia from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, and back. One of the best vacations I ever took. Sadly, the Scotia prince is no longer in operation. If this trip is as good as that, I urge all to take it.

  • @jmarie1647
    @jmarie1647 2 роки тому +2

    I've been on the Marine Atlantic ferries often through my life and the last time was about 4 years ago. They've made some significant upgrades since the last time I was on one of them! I've never had a tv in my cabins and they didn't have free wifi.
    The last time I was in PAB the ferry was delayed and it was a 13 hour wait on probably the hottest day the area has ever seen, it was 31°C. I'm planning a trip on the ferry for the summer and I'm excited to see how they are now!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      To be fair, the WiFi was a bit weak haha

  • @hectorl.campos994
    @hectorl.campos994 2 роки тому +4

    What a lovely couple and a wonderful discovery of this particular channel. Gracias. We appreciate the approach and the genuine joy you two share telling stories about discovering our country - thank you again. Atlantic Canada is on our (A) list of places to visit as soon as conditions permit. Be well. Blessings :) LCA

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much, Hector. That means a lot :)

  • @lynnblouin9975
    @lynnblouin9975 2 роки тому +4

    Excellent & informtive video. We are planning a cross Canada trip in the next couple of years & I always wondered how this ferry thing worked. Now I know! Thanks you. Also, you two are such an adorable couple! Keep on rockin'!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Thank you! That really means a lot. We were hesitant on this video as we werent sure we did very good with it

    • @lynnblouin9975
      @lynnblouin9975 2 роки тому

      @@MustDoCanada Oh my gosh. No worries there! It was an excellent video & really gave us a good idea of how this whole ferry thing works. : )

  • @esthernamwembe9038
    @esthernamwembe9038 2 роки тому +1

    Great to see people travelling, with their cars too just to ease movement at destinations,thanks for sharing...

  • @zeeshawnali4078
    @zeeshawnali4078 2 роки тому +32

    So glad to see Canadians focusing on travel within Canada! This country has so muhc to offer.

  • @amarsharma9949
    @amarsharma9949 2 роки тому +5

    Guys, you are awesome, I also love to do the same trip cost-to-cost. Big fan of Road trip’s 😊.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, it's a biiiiiig country :)

    • @evelynclements8649
      @evelynclements8649 2 роки тому +1

      Did you drive across Newfoundland?
      It would have been nice to see some of your trip.
      I drove across several times, Gros Morne is absolutely breathtaking.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      @@evelynclements8649 We do have two videos coming, but they are about two hikes in Gros Morne. The rest of the trip was visiting family, but we do have other Newfoundland videos from previous years, including St.John's, the Viking Trail, and a small community my dad grew up in called Deer Harbour

  • @lynnchamberlain1476
    @lynnchamberlain1476 2 роки тому +1

    Hat Frey. It ended up being approx 12 hrs because an engine failed and we had only half power. There was 4 of us travelling on motorcycles so we were fortunate to have a room with 2 beds and we took turns getting some rest

  • @Daniealddoxford
    @Daniealddoxford 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve done this ferry so much

  • @Retroglamamour
    @Retroglamamour 2 роки тому +7

    A ferry with beds? I’ve only ever been on the Chi Cheemaun ferry, so this is new to me too 😆 so neat! Will have to check it out this ferry next time. Love following your adventures Matt and Karla!
    Edit: hahahaha I love when Karla showed “more puke bags” 🤣👏🏼❤️❤️

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, it's nice! It would have been ideal for the night crossing but they were sold out many weeks in advance.

  • @wolfeislandexcavating5426
    @wolfeislandexcavating5426 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing
    We did that ferry trip three years ago

  • @tylerellison9834
    @tylerellison9834 Рік тому +1

    Really well-done video! So genuine, thank you for this!
    I live right around the corner from Chambers in North Sydney, but never been inside. Cool to finallly see what the interior looks like!😄

  • @rrain3375
    @rrain3375 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the view. I have a daughter who has moved to Gander area and am planing a trip next spring.

  • @waynek921
    @waynek921 2 роки тому +2

    Great job guys

  • @losttouristpresents
    @losttouristpresents Рік тому +1

    Glad I found your video. We are heading to Newfoundland in June. I've never been but my wife did when she was a kid. Told me it could be a rocky ride on the ferry. Did you find the ferry ride rough? I didn't get the sense that it was from your video. Thanks for the tour.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  Рік тому

      It certainly can be. But have also been on it when it was totally flat. Just depends on weather.

  • @zamalahmed7808
    @zamalahmed7808 2 роки тому

    I love watching your videos. coast to coast

  • @42Rdekker
    @42Rdekker Рік тому +1

    Great video guys...

  • @TouYube222
    @TouYube222 2 роки тому +1

    came across on Xmas eve last year... what a party

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      really? thats awesome. Even during covid?

    • @TouYube222
      @TouYube222 2 роки тому +1

      2019* forgot about 2020 lol

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      @@TouYube222 haha weird how 2020 feels like it didn't exist eh

  • @christinemcmurray207
    @christinemcmurray207 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for show casing Canada. Appreciate it soooo much.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the lovely comment :)

  • @joannebailey7463
    @joannebailey7463 2 роки тому +1

    I just spotted your video! I was born in Ontario and have lived here all my life. My husband, however, was born in Springhill, NS. I have been to the East Coast 5 times altogether. One of the times we went down there I drove an RV and we took the ferry from NS to PEI so I know the routine with vehicles!! Did you notice my married name? BAILEY lol. Enjoyed your tour of both ferries and would love to take the ferry from North Sydney to Newfoundland! It is now on my bucket list!!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      haha thanks for such a lovely comment. We never realized people would like the ferry video so much. Wish we had done one for the PEI ferry now, although its only 1.5 hrs

    • @uppergulliesgirl
      @uppergulliesgirl 2 роки тому +1

      You really should - as a proud Newfoundlander we love the opportunity to show off our island!

  • @CanadaGUY
    @CanadaGUY 2 роки тому +1

    What a great vlog! i wonder what part ofNewfoundland that Karla is from. Great accent . Colombia maybe my second fav country .enjoy the trip

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      haha yes not Newfoundland. She is from Mexico City :)

  • @michellehawco8981
    @michellehawco8981 2 роки тому +2

    I really enjoyed this video, it brought back a lot of happy memories of when we travelled with my 2 boys. We had a Coleman trailer so we camped in each province from Ontario to Nova Scotia before catching the ferry to NFLD....I think the most memorable part for the boys was the ferry, they loved that they got to play in the arcade and watch movies, both about 7 and 11 at the time, almost 25 yrs ago. My youngest was only a few days ago reminiscing about the ferry and how much he enjoyed it. :) I should mention, I'm originally from NFLD ( Bell Island ) and this was my families first trip to NFLD so it was extra special.

    • @evelynclements8649
      @evelynclements8649 2 роки тому +2

      It is definitely worth driving across Newfoundland.
      I, also, am a Bell Islander.
      On one trip a huge bull moose was at the top of a hill beside the highway. He was enormous!🌲
      My hands started sweating and all that was on my mind was "please God, let him stay up there.🙏
      I can't wait till summer 22 to drive it again.
      Google loves when we post pictures.
      Merry Christmas and Happy New year.
      Stay safe

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      Oh wow, that's so cool. A few people have told us we should try to make it to Bell Island one of these days. It's unfortunate the arcade and almost everything else was closed this time

  • @Natasha-zx6fv
    @Natasha-zx6fv 2 роки тому +1

    Dude they finally put in wifi 😳 I’ve had so many crossings on those boats with living in the dark ages. So many fond memories of good old MA. (Native of PAB here, miss seeing these boats everyday sometimes)

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      haha was it surprising to see it without fog? Yeah, WiFi is nice, however, it's quite slow. Surprisingly, I had phone service for most of the trip.

    • @Natasha-zx6fv
      @Natasha-zx6fv 2 роки тому

      @@MustDoCanada not surprised no, I grew up in PAB but the fog is the charm, the soul. To hear that fog horn, it’s a sound you never forget your whole life. No surprise the wifi is slow tho 😅 it’s MA

  • @steveleonard1227
    @steveleonard1227 2 роки тому +2

    We have always taken the night ferry on our migration back each summer. You should have driven across the province and taken the short ferry to Labrador and driven through Labrador and Quebec.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      We hope to do that one day. We have driven up to St.Anthony's before but Labrador is one of the few places in Canasda we haven't been yet. It's a dirt road right?

    • @edwardcokes9871
      @edwardcokes9871 2 роки тому +1

      @@MustDoCanada There is pave highways in parts of Labrador . More and more is being done each year .

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      @@edwardcokes9871 Very cool. It's on our bucket list :)

    • @RingoCalamity
      @RingoCalamity 2 роки тому

      The road from Blanc Sablon up to Happy Valley-Goose Bay is almost all paved now (approximately 30 km of gravel left as of October) and for the most part its very good road. Long drive though!

    • @newfieingenuity
      @newfieingenuity 2 роки тому +1

      I did the trip this spring, the gravel section isn't bad at all, it's all capped with class A and ready for paving. I keep saying the gravel on the trans Labrador is better than most of the pavement on the island. If you ever do that drive you will understand why Labrador had a spruce twig on its flag.

  • @RicKChops
    @RicKChops 2 роки тому +1

    Yes by

  • @mikekeylor9781
    @mikekeylor9781 Рік тому +1

    Retreat from Ross ferry by buddy macdonald

  • @Cingearth
    @Cingearth 2 роки тому

    Never been past hull ! Must travel one day !

  • @jeffiebear007
    @jeffiebear007 2 роки тому +1

    I would like to know what it cost for the ferry from NS to Newfoundland return. Very basic both ways with a Van.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      It would be around $175 one-way I believe;:www.mustdocanada.com/newfoundland-ferry/

  • @dmmchugh3714
    @dmmchugh3714 Рік тому

    Why does the crossing take 6 hours ? What is the distance. Does not seem like more than 100 miles port to port. This trip is on my bucket list.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  Рік тому

      I think its about 130 miles. But yeah, not sure why it takes that long. I think it varies between 5-6 hrs depending on winds, etx

  • @Nk_Alexis
    @Nk_Alexis Рік тому

    Hey beautiful couple, i want to travel to NL by ferry , but the website is giving me errors when i book the route: NS to ARGENTIA round-trip.
    any HELP ? Thanks for your videos, they're amazing !😊☺

  • @kozzflamee
    @kozzflamee 4 місяці тому

    So you went to NL for one day, stayed in port aux basque then went back?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 місяці тому +1

      No, that's just the video. We stayed about a month. We visit every two years or so as we have family here

  • @alberthamel6039
    @alberthamel6039 2 роки тому

    It’s Newfoundland &LABRADOR buddy !!!!

  • @revlindaumc
    @revlindaumc 2 роки тому

    What did you suggest to take before departure? I couldn't quite hear it. Thanks!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Which part? Maybe the gravol? We wrote an article as well to make it easier: www.mustdocanada.com/newfoundland-ferry/

  • @stephaniewaite6833
    @stephaniewaite6833 2 роки тому +1

    was there anything to eat or drink on that ferry?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      During Covid, there is a snack bar with things like pizza slices, fries, and cold sandwiches. When Covid wasn't around, there is full restaurants and bars

  • @davidphilip6968
    @davidphilip6968 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍

  • @turdferguson74
    @turdferguson74 2 роки тому

    Can u fish off the ferry and cook the catch in your cabin?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      haha be quite the line to pull the fish up 5 or 6 stories

  • @davidmaye6780
    @davidmaye6780 2 роки тому +2

    Your a cute Couple. Pretty Spanish wife?

  • @billhamilton2366
    @billhamilton2366 2 роки тому

    I’ve never met a fairy from the rock but there is an over abundance of them in Toronto. …………….Oh ……FERRY………….never mind.

  • @weatherornotheresmike9303
    @weatherornotheresmike9303 Рік тому

    I just wanna hear her say “Mirror” again 😂😂

  • @hermandomonteiro174
    @hermandomonteiro174 2 роки тому +1

    Take the Ericson next time

    • @carlgustav945
      @carlgustav945 2 роки тому

      The least comfortable of the fleet

    • @karenshiels6566
      @karenshiels6566 2 роки тому

      You mean the Vomit Comit !!! Use to avoid the Ericson like the plague.

    • @carlgustav945
      @carlgustav945 2 роки тому

      @@karenshiels6566 Do you remember the one that took just 2 and a half hours ? Can't remember the name of it, I remember being on it. Trying to squeeze in too many vehicles plus the additional speed resulted in minor damages and vehicle alarms going off, and passengers who didn't have their sea legs were throwing up. I however do have my sea legs enjoyed it. People complained and that ferry was discontinued. It may have only ran 1 summer.

    • @karenshiels6566
      @karenshiels6566 2 роки тому

      @@carlgustav945 some sort of hovercraft?? If I remember correctly. Can't remember the name. And yes it only lasted the summer.

    • @pumacat1637
      @pumacat1637 2 роки тому

      @@karenshiels6566 it was the cat I think you are referring to it now sails from Yarmouth to Maine

  • @victorlane4994
    @victorlane4994 2 роки тому

    It's a blessing in disguise that the restaurant is closed the food Sucks . Btw a blue puteese is a hat worn by British soldiers .

  • @mattwoody1089
    @mattwoody1089 2 роки тому +1

    Sea sick

  • @LarryTheRoleplayerTM
    @LarryTheRoleplayerTM 2 роки тому

    you dont need to take your mask off to speak

  • @jeremybenoit759
    @jeremybenoit759 2 роки тому

    Just one more thing you can no longer do unless you did as your told by our dictators in a "free " country, which means I and others cant even go home to see my family, or leave an island that is becoming increasing expensive to live on, But y'all enjoy lol

  • @whiteshell1
    @whiteshell1 10 місяців тому

    "travelling during Covid so we have to wear a mask" *takes off his mask everywhere he goes* 🤦🤦🤦

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  10 місяців тому

      You’d wear a mask when no one is around?

  • @2centschange
    @2centschange 2 роки тому +15

    Well, some pro-tips for the fairy to help with the experience: Get outside as soon as you can when the boat is starting to leave. If you can (especially spring to fall) while its still in Sydney harbor (when you have land on both sides) keep an eye on the water as you're going to see otters, sometimes seals and other aquatic wildlife that like to chase the boat. Likewise, especially during the summer, when the boat is getting near the tip of Cape Breton (the land on the western side of the boat) you will usually see pods of dolphins chasing the boat and have a high chance of seeing whales near by. Just scan the horizon for their spouts and when you spot one, keep watching that area.
    The berths are small and feature-less because frankly, they're rarely used. Were it not for covid, there's more than enough stuff to do on the boat to fill 8 hours. I'm not 100% sure about the new boats, but I know the old ones usually had live music at the bar area. The larger boat has a few other things too, like a spa. They're not like the carnival cruises but not bad for what essentially serves as a short run ferry. The berths are basically just for storing stuff. At least on the port aux basque run. If you take the longer run, which goes all the way to saint johns, you're going to want the berths for sleeping as that run is considerably longer.

  • @catylynch7909
    @catylynch7909 2 роки тому +8

    Many years ago, I flew with a pilot-friend in his small plane from San Francisco, to St. John's, Newfoundland. Among the most stunning visuals during that trip occurred on the leg from Charlottetown, where we re-fueled, to St. Johns. The island of Newfoundland is astonishing in forest density. Potential emergency landing spots are not visible from the air. Gander checks in with general aviation every 20 minutes, or so, to be sure that all is well.
    You mentioned the coastal fog ... being from San Francisco, I know it well . All along the southern coast of this gorgeous island were wisps of white fog, lapping up over the deep green trees. Beautiful!
    I love being on the water. Maybe someday I'll be able to enjoy that ferry ride. Hopefully, after Covid.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      Oh wow, that's quite the trip from SFO to Newfoundland. Both are beautiful spots

  • @thefishingmusicians
    @thefishingmusicians 2 роки тому +4

    Just took Argentia ferry last week due to the road emergency at Port Aux Basque. I also had taken it on the scheduled last trip in September. Certainly a long driving trip but great service and a great experience. I took a sleeper on the Argentia on the second trip last week. 17 hour on the Argentia. Have done the Port Aux Basque as well.

  • @jaygreen4526
    @jaygreen4526 2 роки тому +5

    Obviously, the trip is much nicer when all the amenities are available. We had a trip on the Atlantic Vision from Argentia to North Sydney ( an 18 hour steam) pre covid and the food was fantastic! The restaurant was buffet style and lots of dinner or breakfast items to choose from. There was even a live band in the bar!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      I remember having a live band during a night crossing once way back in the day. It definitely makes the trip better. Never done the 16-hour one though!

    • @christettec3045
      @christettec3045 2 роки тому +1

      @@MustDoCanada I miss newfoundland too. Have done the ferry ride to port aux basque a number of times. Had the best cod au gratin when the restaurant on the ferry was open.

    • @dinkster1729
      @dinkster1729 2 роки тому

      @@MustDoCanada In the summer of 1977, a friend and I took a cabin on a coastal boat that went from Argentia to Port Aux Basques. Great trip for $54 Canadian for the both of us. . We even stopped in St Pierre. My friend and I got out and stretched our legs and came back on board. The Newfoundland crew was super nice to us ! All kinds of tourists went from Fortune to St Pierre, but not too many took the coastal boat from Argentia to Port aux Basques.

  • @TomJones-wi4nh
    @TomJones-wi4nh 2 роки тому +3

    I always laugh when people point out the bar. The ferry often hits a few “bumps in the road” on the trip across the pond and newbies quickly figure out that alcohol and motion sickness don’t mix.

  • @DylanSoo
    @DylanSoo 2 роки тому +5

    We just did the whole drive across Canada this summer from Yukon to Newfoundland and back over a six week honeymoon. The ferry was a highlight both ways and your videos are a nice reminder of our travels!!!!

    • @cjanderson768
      @cjanderson768 2 роки тому

      6 weeks to see Canada, I would have given Newfoundland 4 weeks alone!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Oh wow, what a honeymoon! Glad to hear you liked the ferry. Were you sick of driving by the end? It's so big eh?

    • @DylanSoo
      @DylanSoo 2 роки тому +1

      @@cjanderson768 we would have too if we weren't driving all the way from Yukon. We will be back for sure!

    • @DylanSoo
      @DylanSoo 2 роки тому

      @@MustDoCanada so big! My third time across the country by land. Two by car. One by train. Never gets old and love the drive. So much to see!

  • @leewatson9162
    @leewatson9162 2 роки тому +4

    I go over every year from Nova Scotia to Moose Hunt. Been doing it for over a decade.I enjoy the trip, get a Cabin each trip. Marine Atlantic offers great service. A plus, Newfoundland is one of the most beautiful places i have ever been.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      Yes it totally is. So much variety

  • @spiritsofhell
    @spiritsofhell 2 роки тому +3

    I've done the overnight trips multiple times, those chairs are actually very comfortable to sleep in, lol I've also seen multiple people curl up under their chair and sleep on the floor.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Totally! They're like First Class on a plane I suppose.

  • @HopeLaFleur1975
    @HopeLaFleur1975 2 роки тому +2

    so amazing sad that Canada is under this..Its for show because in a real pandemic we would be dead masks closures would not help.. Its very sad because we were planning this trip..no way I'm wearing a muzzle🤣🤣what shame you cant enjoy the amenities there!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +6

      It’s no big deal considering how effective it is at reducing the spread.

  • @johnathansawyer8736
    @johnathansawyer8736 2 роки тому +3

    I've watched all of your Newfoundland videos and my fiance and I just watched the documentary "You Are Here." Now we want to go so bad! Stupid Covid!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Cool! Never heard of that show. On tv?

    • @johnathansawyer8736
      @johnathansawyer8736 2 роки тому +2

      @@MustDoCanada It's a movie documentary about how all air traffic was grounded just after 9/11. International flights coming into the US were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland. They had 38 planes and almost 7,000 people land at that tiny airport. It just shows how amazing the people of Gander were and how they treated the stranded passengers during the week or so after 9/11. It's a really beautiful documentary.

  • @SM-yg1ts
    @SM-yg1ts 2 роки тому +2

    Did that trip a few years ago,with the our trailer. we did trip from Ontario, to NFL, took the ferry paid for reserved seats upstairs also a cabin. Did day trip going and night trip coming back. Went to see Gros morne, the kids will never forget it and asked to do it again. Amazing Journey

  • @contestive
    @contestive 2 роки тому +1

    I vist Nova Scotia and pei and New Brunswick and I’m from Newfoundland

  • @patbrennan6572
    @patbrennan6572 9 місяців тому +1

    I'd prefer to take the cruise to Argentia , it would take three times longer and I never get sea sick.

  • @JosephDubois1
    @JosephDubois1 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely Fascinating! I Love It! Thank You For Posting This Video.

  • @paulturner4414
    @paulturner4414 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent vidéo! Brings back memories of our trip in 2018. Viewers should note that there can be delays in rough weather. We booked our passage months in advance an there were windy conditions for days before we were to go thus cancelling all passages . Our Monday morning trip was the first trip in days and it was packed!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Thank you! and yes, you really never know. We had such smooth crossings this time around. Didn't even need a seak sickness pill

  • @miniskooliewanda
    @miniskooliewanda 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm embarrassed to admit this (as someone born in Canada), I had no idea this was an option! I'll be embarking on the next chapter of my life in 2022 (living in a converted school bus/skoolie) and Newfoundland is on my radar....and now especially so, knowing I can get there from Nova Scotia with my tiny-home-on-wheels. Again, thanks so much!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      Oh wow, that sounds cool! We often debate Van life :)

  • @Goodtimes268
    @Goodtimes268 Місяць тому +1

    Kewl video. Thanks

  • @jamesyao9199
    @jamesyao9199 Рік тому +1

    Canada needs to build a cross sea bridge like China does!

  • @williambalyx1053
    @williambalyx1053 2 роки тому +3

    I rode my Harley from BC to St. Johns, picked up the wife in Halifax and took this ferry over to the Island and the long one back, bedroom both times, was a great trip. We had a bedroom right at the bow with a window, great trip, loved Newfoundland.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Oh wow, sounds like an awesome trip! Sore butt by the end? :P

    • @easypeasy5641
      @easypeasy5641 Рік тому

      That sounds amazing William

    • @williambalyx1053
      @williambalyx1053 Рік тому

      @@MustDoCanada well as much as love to ride my bike it was nice to get home

    • @williambalyx1053
      @williambalyx1053 Рік тому

      it was a great trip, loved the eaqst coast

  • @gaildearn2564
    @gaildearn2564 Місяць тому +1

    I’m going there soon

  • @helenfan2194
    @helenfan2194 2 роки тому +1

    the wifi signal was good in your room?

  • @andrewhayes88
    @andrewhayes88 2 роки тому +2

    Lived in Newfoundland all of my life.. took many of trips via plane, never was on the ferry. Always led to believe that the Ferry is a pain in the butt. Especially in the winter with bad weather. Recently Port-Aux-Basques and area had 200mm+ of rain a couple of weeks ago and the highway literally washed out in a few spots, preventing any ferry travels to there. They opened up the Argentia port for emergency purposes, but that one takes 16 hours from North Sydney to Argentia.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Yeah I can imagine winter is a different story. That slice of ocean can be rough

    • @carlgustav945
      @carlgustav945 2 роки тому +1

      The ferry is not always a pain in the butt, especially when you say you've never been on it. Been using Marine Atlantic since 1991, a lot more positive experiences than negative.

    • @dinkster1729
      @dinkster1729 2 роки тому

      I remember leaving NL in 1977 between Christmas and New Year's. I was told I could have a berth for the night! I wasn't expecting that, but loved it. Then, an Ontario trucker's wife came on board. She was having none of being forced to sleep in a berth next to "strangers" (that was me and another trucker's wife! The CN Marine crew got her and her husband their own cabin somehow. I looked at the other trucker's wife and said, "I was thinking I'd have to stay up all night in one of those seats in the main lounge and she's complaining about sleeping in a room with 2 other women?"

  • @wesleydunphy9182
    @wesleydunphy9182 2 роки тому +1

    I don't respect anyone who is double jabbed.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +2

      That's good cuz the rest of us look at you like a joke

  • @blackice3395
    @blackice3395 3 місяці тому +1

    Great job, great video. I'm planning a trip on my motorcycle next year

  • @ftkinsella
    @ftkinsella 2 роки тому +2

    Great video guys. Maybe one day I’ll get to The Rock. Cheers!!!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      We hope so :) it really is a big “rock”

  • @trinityrichmond7392
    @trinityrichmond7392 2 роки тому +1

    What about Newfoundland? I wanna see that too. Love your videos

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      We have a bunch of videos on Newfoundland. We love it there. Can you find them?

  • @camanderson9954
    @camanderson9954 Рік тому +1

    it isnt canada but close enough, check out st pierre &miquelon

  • @carlnilssonyoung8961
    @carlnilssonyoung8961 2 роки тому +1

    Please , How much is the ferry with a car.
    N the bed n breakfast?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      You can find all the information in the blog we wrote about it. Link is in the description

  • @gregdown3380
    @gregdown3380 Рік тому +1

    Just so you know the Blue Puttees was WW1 not Korean War as you stated.

  • @aberdeenbelfry316
    @aberdeenbelfry316 2 роки тому +1

    Not as enjoyable in the winter. Gets pretty rough.

  • @neilpennell7133
    @neilpennell7133 2 роки тому +1

    I’m for. St. John’s Newfoundland there a 16 hr ferry in Argentia placentia bay to Nova Scotia

  • @kryst254
    @kryst254 2 роки тому +1

    I live 10 minutes from the north sydney terminal. I traveled on the ferry once, I was sick the entire time lol about 9 years. Over and back. I never went back across 🤣 I will go again with gravol... lol as NFLD Is absolutely gorgeous !

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      haha yeah, I got sick when we crossed back in 2017. I didn't actually puke but I felt dizzy for days. This time it was super smooth

  • @billpenney8767
    @billpenney8767 2 роки тому +1

    Those ferries seating areas are rancid.

    • @carlgustav945
      @carlgustav945 2 роки тому

      Yeah, it truly sucks. I've been using Marine Atlantic since 1991, time for a travel cot to stay out of those chairs, stay of the floor and refrain from spending $130 for their cabins.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      I don't see how. They're like a first-class seat on a plane

  • @JIMMY_NEMESIS
    @JIMMY_NEMESIS 2 роки тому +1

    visited NF in Sept 2016 was memorable and the ferry was amazing took it at night so once arrived at PortauxBasque we got to see the sunrise...
    Rocky Harbour stay to Gros Morne hike to Road Trip to St-Johns, truly amazing, definitively need to re-visite that province again real soon

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      We saw quite the sunset too but it was right when we departed the ferry. But lots of great sunsets in Gros Morne :)

  • @fembot521
    @fembot521 2 роки тому +1

    Aw the memories of my childhood! I fly now all the time but will need to go this route with my kids one day ❤️

  • @robpole4150
    @robpole4150 2 роки тому +1

    What's the Cost of the trip?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      It's about $44 per person plus $115 for the vehicle: www.mustdocanada.com/newfoundland-ferry/#Newfoundland_Ferry_Cost

  • @southerncomfort971
    @southerncomfort971 Рік тому +1

    why was the bar closed?

  • @Michael-Bennett
    @Michael-Bennett 2 роки тому +1

    All of your Canada videos make me want to revisit all of these places. We flew to NFLD from Toronto for our last trip but I have to say that part of me missed the "getting there". Something about driving from Toronto through Quebec, NB, Nova Scotia and on to Cape Breton to the ferry is all part of the adventure. We don't book accommodation for the Port Aux Basques ferry but did for the Looooong trip to Argentia. We had booked a room but the reservation was messed up and they ended up putting us well below deck in the crew area! All part of the Adventure too!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      haha oh wow. Yeah, it can be an adventure, but if you don't have time to stop, flying is the way to go. My mom and dad used to the 7 day drive from AB. And then in 2013, we went again but I spread it out over three weeks and they had a much better time lol

  • @bobbycampbell1408
    @bobbycampbell1408 2 роки тому +1

    Great video i been on the boat lots because i live in newfoundland

  • @msjacksshipsadventures8382
    @msjacksshipsadventures8382 2 роки тому

    she kind of looks like a stena line ship with the floors

  • @SHIRLEYZAPORZON
    @SHIRLEYZAPORZON 2 роки тому +1

    New subscriber, great video ! Go Canada !

  • @candytoo3729
    @candytoo3729 2 роки тому +2

    FYI the newfoundland ferry has 10 kms of car deck!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Oh wow! haha I guess it's about 3 floors of parking?

    • @waynek921
      @waynek921 2 роки тому

      Neat TO know

  • @SamVekemans
    @SamVekemans 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience!!
    I'm sharing this with the Bike Across Canada Route Network Facebook page. Please edit the video description for what date you did this trip as it helps.
    For most people cycling across Canada, it would be in August/September.
    It's great to see the ferry experience, I've never been to Newfoundland myself, but I've read from lots of other people's experiences/trip journals.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      That's awesome! Thanks, Sam. I'll update it now. This was actually in October but surprisingly the weather was great

  • @mmcguire5687
    @mmcguire5687 2 роки тому +1

    Travelling in Canada is cost prohibitive especially the ferries. In a vehicle it used to be if you bought a ticket, that included 2 occupants. To cross to Vancouver Island with a motorcycle, they charge you for the bike and separately for the rider. Quite the rip off. Also, with services closed due to the “plandemic”, there’s nothing enjoyable about travelling in Canada right now.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      No doubt. Canada is expensive to travel and some restrictions don’t make sense but it’s work the hassle.

  • @fnscooter
    @fnscooter 2 роки тому +1

    Those Marine Atlantic ferries look much nicer than the BC Ferries we have over here, but that makes sense considering how much longer you're on the Marine Atlantic ferry. I haven't been on the ferry to Prince Rupert; it's a longer route but from what I've heard and photos I've seen, it's not as nice as Marine Atlantic.
    Has Karla done the Newfoundland Screech-in Ceremony?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Yes! I’ve been screeched in twice!

  • @stephenfermoyle4578
    @stephenfermoyle4578 7 місяців тому

    the scenic views were just lovely....to be a part of all that beauty thank you ...the rest of it ? would have been nice just to enjoy the peace and tranquility of your journey.

  • @berean77
    @berean77 2 роки тому +1

    Reading "438 Days" on a sea voyage?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Haha yes. Poor choice maybe. Although a much bigger boat. Have you read it

    • @berean77
      @berean77 2 роки тому

      @@MustDoCanada Yes, it's a great story. Couldn't put it down. I would have read it on the ferry myself.
      Thanks for the helpful video!

  • @gpan62
    @gpan62 2 роки тому +1

    Inside reminds me of the BC Ferries

  • @dodgingbullets3503
    @dodgingbullets3503 2 роки тому +1

    🙂Thank you, Ive been back and forth many times...loved it. Thank you for not wearing your mask while you talked with us😂😂 Take care of yourselves and best travels to you both...

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      haha yes, it would have been hard to hear us otherwise

  • @MrJayehawk
    @MrJayehawk Рік тому

    at 0:17 ....WHAT?!? You couldn't have been paying much attention those other times.

  • @steveprice638
    @steveprice638 2 роки тому +1

    Born in Old Perlican in Newfoundland but never been back after my parents left in 1958. Sailed past it several times when immigrating and emigrating since. Must go back some day.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      Oh wow. yes, in a way much has changed, and in a way, not much has changed hah

  • @Canuckchick32
    @Canuckchick32 2 роки тому +1

    I loved the ferry when I was 9. We traveled back to Newfoundland from Alberta back in 2001 and the ferry trip was awesome! I got sea sick tho lol 🤢😵‍💫😅🛳

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому +1

      Haha yes. We have before too. That ocean can be rough

  • @selkirk4life
    @selkirk4life 2 роки тому +1

    I'm glad you made this video is a great starting point for most travellers. I feel that you missed a few of the finer points like the Cape Ray sunsets and sunrises their amazing and it's not a far drive from PAB.. but all and all good content a little simple for us avid travellers but it was Covid what can you do eh?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 роки тому

      We'll have to try that next time. When we arrived the first day, we saw a cool sunset but we were still just getting ready to depart tthe ferry. Would have loved to find a vantage point