CAT ferry reservations are up 30% at start of 2026 season

MAINE PUBLIC • May 24, 2026

The high-speed CAT ferry is back sailing again between Bar Harbor and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.Bay Ferries Ltd., which operates the service, said pre-season reservations are up nearly 30% as compared to last year. As of mid-May, about 17,770 passengers have made reservations, for an increase of roughly 4,000 bookings. Bay Ferries said the increase is primarily driven by strong interest from Americans wanting to travel to Nova Scotia.