Marine Atlantic’s fleet is made up of four modern, comfortable vessels – all of which are designed specifically to meet the needs of our travelling public and commercial passengers. That’s why you’ll see a wide range of cabins and contemporary shared spaces to relax in, plus plenty of meal options - everything from light snacks to full buffets.
MV Atlantic Vision
The MV Atlantic Vision joined the fleet in 2009, and has recently added the North Sydney – Argentia seasonal route to her duties, in addition to serving the Gulf run. Dubbed the Shut Eye, this vessel offers a relaxing and refreshing journey by overnight crossing, and takes you to within 2 hours of St. John’s. And now, this vessel features more seating areas, dining choices and amenities.
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MV Blue Puttees
In 2011, the MV Blue Puttees, along with her sister ship the MV Highlanders, joined the Marine Atlantic fleet. At almost 200m in length, the MV Blue Puttees helped to increase our capacity by 25 per cent, and offers more seating, amenities and dining choices to meet our customers’ needs. From the vibrant wall murals and cozy Riva Café, to the family-friendly Barista Café and panoramic viewing deck, this vessel offers something for everyone.
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The Name: Marine Atlantic proudly named this vessel after the regiment that represented Newfoundland in the Great War. They quickly earned a reputation as a fierce fighting unit and were part of the tragic advance at Beaumont-Hamel on July 1, 1916. The Newfoundland soldiers’ courage and sacrifice on that day will never be forgotten.
MV Highlanders
The MV Highlanders joined the fleet in 2011, along with her sister ship, the MV Blue Puttees. At almost 200m in length, this vessel features comfortable seating areas, spacious cabins and three dining options – the Riva Café, the MET Restaurant and the Barista Café. This vessel helped increase our capacity by 25 per cent, and was designed to make your journey a relaxing one.
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The Name: The MV Highlanders was named in recognition of the distinguished military service of the Highland regiments throughout Nova Scotia - now made up of the Nova Scotia Highlanders and the Cape Breton Highlanders. The men and women of these two units continue to provide humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping services that are recognized throughout the world.
MV Leif Ericson
The MV Leif Ericson is our dedicated commercial ferry travelling the North Sydney - Port aux Basques route. Named to mark the 1000th anniversary of Norse explorer Leif Ericson arriving in the New World - nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus - we have recently invested over $15 million in this vessel to better serve our valued clients.
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MV Atlantic Vision
The MV Atlantic Vision joined the fleet in 2009, and has recently added the North Sydney – Argentia seasonal route to her duties, in addition to serving the Gulf run. Dubbed the Shut Eye, this vessel offers a relaxing and refreshing journey by overnight crossing, and takes you to within 2 hours of St. John’s. And now, this vessel features more seating areas, dining choices and amenities.
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MV Blue Puttees
In 2011, the MV Blue Puttees, along with her sister ship the MV Highlanders, joined the Marine Atlantic fleet. At almost 200m in length, the MV Blue Puttees helped to increase our capacity by 25 per cent, and offers more seating, amenities and dining choices to meet our customers’ needs. From the vibrant wall murals and cozy Riva Café, to the family-friendly Barista Café and panoramic viewing deck, this vessel offers something for everyone.
QUICK FACTS
The Name: Marine Atlantic proudly named this vessel after the regiment that represented Newfoundland in the Great War. They quickly earned a reputation as a fierce fighting unit and were part of the tragic advance at Beaumont-Hamel on July 1, 1916. The Newfoundland soldiers’ courage and sacrifice on that day will never be forgotten.
MV Highlanders
The MV Highlanders joined the fleet in 2011, along with her sister ship, the MV Blue Puttees. At almost 200m in length, this vessel features comfortable seating areas, spacious cabins and three dining options – the Riva Café, the MET Restaurant and the Barista Café. This vessel helped increase our capacity by 25 per cent, and was designed to make your journey a relaxing one.
QUICK FACTS
The Name: The MV Highlanders was named in recognition of the distinguished military service of the Highland regiments throughout Nova Scotia - now made up of the Nova Scotia Highlanders and the Cape Breton Highlanders. The men and women of these two units continue to provide humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping services that are recognized throughout the world.
MV Leif Ericson
The MV Leif Ericson is our dedicated commercial ferry travelling the North Sydney - Port aux Basques route. Named to mark the 1000th anniversary of Norse explorer Leif Ericson arriving in the New World - nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus - we have recently invested over $15 million in this vessel to better serve our valued clients.
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Based on 334 reviews
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Published Thu, Oct 31, 2025
Their website is not the best and I had to call to get certain things squared away. The food is a bar quality but the drinks in the bar were good. On the way back we did not have a cabin and the area...
Published Sun, Sep 30, 2025
Modern ferry. I booked a cabin which was dog friendly. I booked 9 months in advance -very few cabins allow dogs. It was basic but very clean with a comfortable bed. It was impossible for my dog...
Published Sat, Aug 31, 2025
We took the overnight ferry from North Sydney, Nova Scotia to Argentia, Newfoundland, and it was a wonderful experience! The loading of the vehicles was well organized, and we departed ahead of time...
