Marine Atlantic Argentia Ferry Terminal

Off season, unexpected emergency opening due to weather damaged roads eliminating Port Aux Basques access.. Argentia stepped up and kept the island access moving!

Very efficient loading and unloading. Friendly staff. The rooms were clean and we appreciated them immensely. The waters were choppy for the first few hours so some of us made good use of the barf bags.

The ferry terminal was clean, bright, and as usual, everyone there was very friendly. Security was doing their job checking everybody's ID and boarding passes. All Covid protocols were being followed. The only complaint was it was a freezing cold, windy day. I don't think Marine Atlantic can do anything to help with that, though.

We took the short ferry to Newfoundland and then the longer overnight ferry back. Capacity constraints on both ferries and many ferry services and spaces closed or reduced. Happy we booked a cabin for the overnight ferry. Smooth seas made the trip easy. For all about our ferry to Newfoundland check out the RetiredAndTravelling blog.

It was easy to board the ferry and the washrooms were clean. The ferry ride was pleasant with a comfortable if small cabin. We didn't order food as when we booked the restaurant was listed as closed. The menu posted on board indicated that the prices where reasonable and comments we heard indicated the food was good. They were efficient loading and unloading the cars.