Downeaster’s Car-Free Travel Packages offer a unique way to experience Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. The packages below feature The CAT ferry with getaways spanning different parts of Nova Scotia from a quick getaway to Yarmouth or an ultimate Nova Scotia adventure to all parts of the province.
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Popular Nova Scotia Packages
All packages are booked directly with Downeaster Travel Packages. Visit the links below to find out more on each package, and to book!
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Nova Scotia Wonders
8 Day / 7 Night Package
Enjoy 8 days of adventures in and around Nova Scotia. Featuring Halifax, NS, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Acadia National Park in Maine.
Package Includes:
- Round-Trip Amtrak Downeaster and transfer to Bar Harbor
- Round-Trip travel on The CAT ferry from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
- 7 Nights accommodations
- 4 Tours – Acadia National Park, Nova Scotia South Shore, Halifax Area featuring Peggy’s Cove and Annapolis Valley / Evangeline Trail
Yarmouth Getaway
4 Day / 3 Night Package
Love to shop AND love the outdoors? Get a little of both with Yarmouth’s shopping and Acadia National Park.
Package Includes:
- Round-Trip Amtrak Downeaster and transfer to Bar Harbor
- Round-Trip travel on The CAT ferry from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
- One night in Bar Harbor, ME, and 2 nights in Yarmouth, NS
- Acadia National Park tour and Yarmouth Area Tour
Ultimate Nova Scotia Explorer
12 Day / 11 Night Package
Visit parts of Nova Scotia including Cape Breton Island, Halifax Area and more. Enjoy our top pick destinations in the ultimate Nova Scotia adventure.
Package Includes:
- Round-Trip Amtrak Downeaster and transfer to Bar Harbor
- Round-Trip travel on The CAT ferry from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
- 11-night hotel stays, including Bar Harbor, ME; Yarmouth, Halifax, and Baddeck, NS; and Portland, ME
- Public tour of Acadia National Park
- Lobster boat excursion
- Tour of Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cabot Trail & Sydney with Fortress of Louisburg
- Tour / Transfer of Nova Scotia’s South Shore and North Shore through Annapolis Valley
Two Nation Vacation Featuring Nova Scotia, New Brunswick And Maine
10 Day / 9 Night Package
A two nation vacation package along the Maine and Nova Scotia coastline plus a visit to the Fundy Coastline in New Brunswick to experience the highest tides in the world.
Package Includes:
- Visit Acadia National Park
- Round-Trip travel on The CAT ferry from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
- Tour Halifax with a stop in Peggy’s Cove
- One-way travel on MV Fundy Rose Ferry from Digby, NS, to Saint John, NB
- Private tour of Hopewell Rocks and Fundy National Park
- A stop at picturesque St. Andrews By The Sea, NB
Other Offers and Packages
Great savings for your next adventure in the Maritimes.
The CAT
Forever Summer
Maine
Nova Scotia
OFFER EXTENDED! Who says summer has to end? Save $200* when you book by Sept 16.
The CAT
One, Two, FREE*
Maine
Nova Scotia
Enjoy FREE* passage for up to three additional passengers.
The CAT
Children Ride Free
Maine
Nova Scotia
Children 6 and under always ride FREE*. No promo code required.
The CAT
AAA Members Earn CAT Cash
Maine
Nova Scotia
Redeemable for onboard dining, drinks and local souvenirs.