The CAT high-speed car ferry travels between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in just 3.5 hours. Cars, SUV's, pickups, motorcycles, bicycles, recreational vehicles, and tour buses are welcome aboard The CAT—as well as foot passengers.
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The CAT Ferry is a Must Experience Experience. This is a must-do experience - even if it is very rough. As a former airline pilot, I never have motion sickness, but I did this time (queasy feeling, that's all!) My wife, on the other hand, who always gets sick, took her dramamine, and enjoyed the entire ride!
Calm Waters: Mornings often offer relatively calmer waters due to reduced wind activity. This can enhance your whale-watching experience by providing more stability and a smoother ride, allowing for better observation and photography opportunities.
For the best experience, take the scenic route from Portland Maine to Bar Harbor via Route 1, which runs along the coastline dotted with multiple pleasant attractions and charming towns. Do you need help finding rental cars in Portland Maine?
The ferries in our region are free, including the tourist attraction, the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is the longest free ferry in the world. It's a 35-minute journey covering 8km, and operates year round.
Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.