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Northumberland Ferries Update:

MV Confederation remains out of service with repairs to the bow visor proceeding ahead of schedule. The shipyard repair schedule shows work being completed by December 3. Assuming this occurs, MV Confederation will return to service December 6. If the remaining work is completed earlier, MV Confederation will return to service as soon as safely possible to do so. 

Northumberland Ferries Sailing Schedule

This 75-minute ferry trip runs across the Northumberland Strait between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia, just outside of historic Pictou.

Timely Check-In Ensures Smooth Sailing

Vehicles must be checked-in and available for boarding at least 40 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time

Northumberland Ferries reserves the right to cancel your reservation and place you on our wait list if you are not checked-in at least 20 minutes prior.

Foot passengers must check-in at the toll booth to obtain a boarding card 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

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Sailing Schedule for Service Resumption on Dec 6
Departing Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island

07:00, 10:00, 15:00, 18:00
Daily

Departing Caribou, Nova Scotia

08:30, 11:45, 16:30, 19:30*
Daily

Ferry Info

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