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Marine Atlanticsince 2001

Leif Ericson

Ferry with cars

Passengers: 355
Lane metres: 1,550
Knots: 17.5
Gross tonnage: 18,523

Leif Ericson sails for Marine Atlantic. It sails one route between North Sydney and Port aux Basques in Canada. Built in 1991 by Fosen Mekaniske Verksted in Norway, it carries 355 passengers and 1,550 metres of vehicle lanes.

Routes

1 route

Nova Scotia

North Sydney to Port aux BasquesOvernightWith Ala'suinu, Highlanders and Blue Puttees6h 30mTwice a day

Newfoundland and Labrador

Port aux Basques to North SydneyOvernightWith Ala'suinu, Highlanders and Blue Puttees6h 45mTwice a day

On board

5 ways to travel

Seats

Reclining seatsReclining seats in lounges with TVs, open to every passenger without a cabin.

Cabins

Dormitory sleeperShared roomA bed in a shared dormitory.

57 rooms

Four-bed cabinA private four-bed cabin.

Sleeps 4 · 17 cabins

Pet-friendly cabinA four-bed cabin where up to two pets stay with you.

Sleeps 4 · 6 cabins

Accessible cabinA hospital-style bed with controls and a wheelchair-accessible washroom with shower.

Sleeps 3 · 1 cabin

Facilities

Food and shops: Restaurant
Comfort: Outdoor deck · Wheelchair access

Mainly a commercial ferry for truck drivers, with one restaurant (The Pantry) and TV lounges.

Pets

Pet cabins and pet area

Pets travel in your vehicle, in a hard-plastic carrier in the kennel (booked ahead, bring a lock), or in a pet-friendly cabin booked ahead, two at most and never left alone; on board they are leashed or carried.

The ship

Type and capacity

Type: Ferry with cars
Passengers: 355
Vehicle lanes: 1,550 m

Size and speed

Length: 158 m
Breadth: 24 m
Gross tonnage: 18,523
Service speed: 17.5 knots

History and registry

Built: 1991, Fosen Mekaniske Verksted, Norway
Flag: Canada
Port of registry: St. John's
IMO number: 8917388
Former names: Stena Challenger (1991–2001)

Marine Atlantic fleet

5 ships

BuiltPassengersCars

Ala'suinuCabinsFerry with cars · Dual fuel · 202.9 m · 23.7 knots20241,0002,906 m HighlandersCabinsFerry with cars · 199.5 m · 17 knots · formerly Stena Traveller20071,0002,840 m Blue PutteesCabinsFerry with cars · 199.5 m · 17 knots · formerly Stena Trader20061,0002,840 m Île RougeCabinsFerry with cars · 203.3 m · formerly A Nepita20028211,920 m

Leif EricsonCabinsThis ship · Ferry with cars · 158 m · 17.5 knots · formerly Stena Challenger19913551,550 m

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Questions

Where does Leif Ericson sail?

Leif Ericson sails one route between North Sydney and Port aux Basques in Canada.

Does Leif Ericson have cabins?

Yes. Leif Ericson has shared rooms.

Can I take my dog on Leif Ericson?

For pets, Leif Ericson has: pet cabins and pet area. Pets travel in your vehicle, in a hard-plastic carrier in the kennel (booked ahead, bring a lock), or in a pet-friendly cabin booked ahead, two at most and never left alone; on board they are leashed or carried.

How big is Leif Ericson?

Leif Ericson is 158 metres long and 24 metres wide, with a gross tonnage of 18,523. It carries 355 passengers and 1,550 metres of vehicle lanes.