Reviving a Vital Maritime Link between Portsmouth, NH and Nova Scotia
Scotia Prince Cruises Set to Return
Scotia Prince Cruises is thrilled to announce the launch a visionary plan to revive the legendary Scotia Prince ferry service, connecting Portsmouth, NH with Nova Scotia. After a decade of meticulous planning, this rebirth promises affordable, overnight voyages that prioritize passenger comfort, entertainment, and convenience – filling a critical gap in cross-border travel while boosting economic ties between New England and Atlantic Canada. (see Media Release for more … )
The new service will operate with an overnight ferry capable of carrying over 1,000 passengers and 200 vehicles, offering a cruise-style experience with cabins, restaurants, duty-free shopping, casino, salon, spa and much more. The 20 hour crossing will provide both efficient transportation and a memorable travel experience.
The return of Scotia Prince is projected to generate more than
This is more than Transportation
This is an economic engine, a tourism driver, and a cultural bridge between New England and Nova Scotia. We are ready to bring back a service that communities on both sides of the border have been asking for the last two decades, and we will do so in a way that is profitable, sustainable, and transformational.
The return of Scotia Prince Cruises will revitalize communities across Nova Scotia, strengthen Portsmouth’s maritime economy, and reconnect families, businesses, and tourists across the Gulf of Maine.