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USA & Canada Ferries

Ferries can connect a city break, island visit or longer road trip across the United States and Canada. Start with the exact departure and arrival ports, then choose travel as a foot passenger or with a vehicle. Use the Direct Ferries search to check the routes and dates it offers; the examples below are planning ideas, and availability through the search varies by operator. Always review the operator's current service notices and the terms attached to the selected sailing.

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Choose a departure country, route and travel dates in the ferry search. Availability depends on the routes and operators offered for your journey.

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The route examples below help with planning. Not every operator or sailing is necessarily available in the booking form; use the official operator information to confirm the route and current service.

Plan a ferry journey in North America

Seattle–Victoria: FRS Clipper

FRS Clipper operates a passenger-only connection between Seattle and Victoria. It does not carry cars, so arrange parking or a transfer separately. Seattle departures use Pier 69 at 2701 Alaskan Way; the Victoria terminal is in the Inner Harbour at 470 Belleville Street. Check baggage allowances, boarding instructions and the current sailing calendar before planning a day trip. Leave time for the waterfront journey and international travel-document checks.

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Port Angeles–Victoria: Black Ball Ferry Line

The MV Coho carries vehicles, foot passengers and bicycles between Port Angeles on Washington's Olympic Peninsula and downtown Victoria. The terminals are at 101 East Railroad Avenue and 430 Belleville Street respectively. Reserve the appropriate vehicle category and follow the departure port's check-in instructions; drive-on and walk-on procedures differ. If leaving the car behind, confirm parking and onward transport before arrival. This is an international crossing, with travel-document requirements for everyone in the party.

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British Columbia mainland–Vancouver Island: BC Ferries

Major options include Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay for the Victoria area and Horseshoe Bay–Departure Bay for Nanaimo. These services accommodate vehicles and foot passengers, but the terminal names matter: a ticket labeled Vancouver does not mean boarding downtown. Compare the drive or public-transport connection at both ends. Review reservation conditions, check-in windows and current construction notices, especially at Horseshoe Bay, before choosing a sailing. Include any trailer or rack when entering vehicle dimensions.

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Bar Harbor–Yarmouth: The CAT

The CAT is a seasonal high-speed ferry linking Bar Harbor, Maine, with Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, carrying foot passengers and vehicles across the Gulf of Maine. Check the operating season before building a road itinerary around it; service is not available throughout the year. Follow the operator's port arrival and border-document instructions, and confirm the full vehicle dimensions when booking. Leave flexibility for sailing changes and avoid a tight onward connection immediately after arrival.

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Saint John–Digby: MV Fundy Rose

Bay Ferries' MV Fundy Rose links Saint John, New Brunswick, with Digby, Nova Scotia, across the Bay of Fundy. Both vehicles and foot passengers can travel. Keep the province with the port name when planning navigation and accommodation, and confirm the onward journey from the terminal. Reservations are encouraged, and the operator publishes a check-in deadline for both travel types. Check live sailing status before leaving for the port.

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Nova Scotia–Newfoundland: Marine Atlantic

Marine Atlantic connects North Sydney, Nova Scotia, with Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, throughout the year. Its longer Argentia route is seasonal and serves the Avalon Peninsula side of Newfoundland. Choose the arrival port to suit the rest of the trip, then book passengers, vehicle space and any cabin needed. Foot passengers should arrange onward transport and review baggage procedures. Confirm pet and accessibility arrangements in advance and allow flexibility around weather-related sailing changes.

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Before you book a ferry

Vehicle or foot passenger?

Check whether the route carries vehicles. Enter the correct vehicle length, height and any trailer, roof box or bicycle equipment. A passenger-only ferry needs a separate parking plan.

Port and check-in

Use the departure terminal on the ticket, not simply the nearest city or waterfront. Follow the operator’s check-in deadline and allow time for parking or vehicle staging.

Season and border crossing

Some services are seasonal. Confirm operating dates, travel-document requirements and the applicable border rules directly with the operator and official authorities.

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