Nova Scotia Journey: The Cat Is The Sleekest Ride

Summer, Fall: If you are planning a trip this year you may want to consider traveling aboard The Cat. This innovative ferry boat is shaped like a catamaran and is capable of carrying 775 passengers and 240 cars at highway speeds to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.With it’s open seating, casino, movies and scheduled entertainment you are sure to enjoy this sceneic ride across the Gulf of Maine. Be sure to pack a sweater, sunglasses and a camera because the views are spectacular along the coast.The trip from Bar Harbor takes three hours and from Portland just over five hours. Either way, The Cat is the coolest ride and best means between Maine and Nova Scotia.