We would highly recommend taking the ferry over to PEI one way and then taking the bridge back across. The ferry is a wonderful tranquil way to see sites from the open water. You only pay for one way so its a great bargain too. Very peaceful. The ship was on time and the crew were great.

Together with our coach, we rode on the Northumberland Ferry from Wood Islands to Pictou. The 75 minutes ride was tranquil and we stood throughout watching the sunset 🌇 and time passed by. Met a few passengers with their lovely dogs 🐕 🐕 🐕. The roll on roll off ferry ⛴️ was huge but surprisingly not very crowded. We enjoyed the ride!

Good visitor centre after checking in for the crossing but only leaflets were ‘Welcome to PEI’, just as we were leaving …. and nothing at all about Nova Scotia, where we were headed. No coffee machine either but you can buy coke. Saw yet another lighthouse from the ferry and realised we would have had chance to visit. Very efficient ticketing and boarding, really smooth crossing too on a comfortable ship.

We took the Ferry at Caribou Nova Scotia to Wood Islands PEI. You don't have to pay for it when you go to the island but you need to pay when you leave PEI. We took the confederation Bridge back and paid before we got on the bridge. The ferry was fine and comfortable. They had some trouble getting our car on the upper deck area out and delayed us 45 minutes. Still we had a good experience and will do this again.

If this is your first time taking the PEI ferry, let me assure you that they have made incredibly easy to get on board with your car. They are extremely well organized and efficient. Once parked, head upstairs to the upper decks either to enjoy the view or to grab something to eat at their quite large cafeteria. Given how busy summer travel is in the Maritimes, you would be wise to book your voyage in advance.

We travelled both ways in late June 2024. The Confederation is the older ferry but perfectly comfortable and plenty of outdoor space to see the sights. Lunch menu was both varied and very reasonable. We returned on the newer ferry. It was very nice and very smooth. Much newer interior but less outdoor viewing space and less varied lunch menu. We were not aware of 'paying only one way' and had to suffer the long telephone wait time to get refunded for our double payments (we had booked and paid for two separate one way routes). Pleasant staff at check-in and on board. Would recommend.

Took the ferry both ways and it was such a smooth, safe, organized and pleasurable experience. Online booking is a breeze, just give confirmation # at booth and on you go. Lots of comfy seats, table and chairs, snack bar too. On way back to PEI there was a female duo singing and playing guitars for the riders, great mini concert. 75 minute ride is over in a blink of an eye.

We decided to take the Northumberland Ferry to Nova Scotia instead of a second trip across the Confederation Bridge. Either way we were going to have to pay $50 for the bridge or about $90 for the Ferry. My recommendation is if you are traveling to PEI from the west, take the bridge to the island and leave by the ferry to experience both and save the most money. The Ferry was close to our bed and breakfast and gave us much better views of the coastline than the bridge than the bridge would. We were unable to book ahead (highly recommend booking ahead); however, we decided to take a chance on getting on anyway. Fortunately we were able to make it. The ferry itself has a cafeteria on board as well and indoor/outdoor seating. It was a memorable part of our trip to eastern Canada.

The ferry is a pleasant though unremarkable route to/from PEI - the only other driving route being the bridge of course. We went in over the bridge and back via the ferry since it put us closer to Cape Breton and as such, it probably worked out at the same price when adding bridge toll plus extra gas though no difference in the time. They take reservations which, during peak season, you should do. Other than that, a perfectly ordinary 75-minute ferry journey.