The CAT Ferry from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth Nova Scotia.
What is The Cat Ferry (borrowed from their website)
The high-speed CAT ferry will take you between Portland, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in just 5.5 hours. At half the driving time, you’ll have even more of an opportunity to explore the beauty beyond the horizon. And with plenty of onboard amenities and a knowledgeable staff and crew, your journey will be more than just fast, it will be an experience you’ll never forget
Back story- Mrs ETCTA and I wanted to maximize our time in the Northeast and some how we came across an ad for the CAT Ferry. We did a bunch of research about fun family things to do in Nova Scotia (more about that in a later blog post) and we came to the conclusion that putting Ferocious and Fabulous on the CAT Ferry seemed like a great use of time and money.
Costs
Adult Round Trip Fare-$194
41-Foot RVRound Trip-$1100
Tip sign up for their newsletter and every so often they will have a "fare" sale. For our journey in August I took FULL advantage of fare sale in February.
Enjoy the Ride!
What is The Cat Ferry (borrowed from their website)
The high-speed CAT ferry will take you between Portland, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in just 5.5 hours. At half the driving time, you’ll have even more of an opportunity to explore the beauty beyond the horizon. And with plenty of onboard amenities and a knowledgeable staff and crew, your journey will be more than just fast, it will be an experience you’ll never forget
Back story- Mrs ETCTA and I wanted to maximize our time in the Northeast and some how we came across an ad for the CAT Ferry. We did a bunch of research about fun family things to do in Nova Scotia (more about that in a later blog post) and we came to the conclusion that putting Ferocious and Fabulous on the CAT Ferry seemed like a great use of time and money.
Costs
Adult Round Trip Fare-$194
41-Foot RVRound Trip-$1100
Tip sign up for their newsletter and every so often they will have a "fare" sale. For our journey in August I took FULL advantage of fare sale in February.
Putting your RV on the Ferry!
When passenger cars are loaded they drive on and then make a horseshoe so that they can drive straight off of the ferry.
For RV'ers you will have to back onto the ferry in Portland and then drive off in Yarmouth,NS
A Few Notes
When passenger cars are loaded they drive on and then make a horseshoe so that they can drive straight off of the ferry.
For RV'ers you will have to back onto the ferry in Portland and then drive off in Yarmouth,NS
A Few Notes
- Bring your A Driving Game. If the ship is packed you will need it to get your RV backed up the ramp and into your slot. They have spotters but it will be up to you and only you to get your RV on board.
- If you have a tow vehicle you will need to disconnect it and then make arrangements ahead of time to either leave it in Portland or put it on 1st and then come back down the ramp to load your RV.
- Once you are on board you will have to lock up and head to the spacious passenger area. For safety reasons no passengers are allowed on the car deck while the ship is in motion.
- Once you unload in Yarmouth...luckily you are one of the 1st ones off of the boat.
Enjoy the Ride!
The Ramp Up In To The Cat Ferry
The Spotter Making Sure That I am Going Into The Right Slot
Checking my mirrors as I am backing up the ramp
Gnats Ass Tight
Waiting In Line To Board
All Set. See You in 5 1/2 Hours
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