Bar Harbor FerryFast Facts About 'The CAT' - The Ship, The Trip, The Rates PORTLAND, Me.– Here’s a compilation of notable facts about The CAT, one of the world’s “super ships”: BUILT: | 2001-2002 by INCAT, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, at a cost of $50.2 million US | PORT OF REGISTRY: | Nassau | LENGTH OVERALL: | 319’, 97.22m | LENGTH ON WATERLINE: | 302’, 92.00m | BEAM (WIDTH) OVERALL: | 87.3’, 26.60m | LOADED DRAFT: | 11.15’, 3.4 m | SERVICE SPEED: | 38 – 42 knots (43 to 48 mph, depending on cargo weight) | TOTAL POWER: | 4 x 7080 kw, or 37,978 hp! | CAPACITY: | 750 persons | CREW: | 23 – 35, depending on time of year | VEHICLE CAPACITY: | up to 240 cars, or a combination of cars, RVs, buses and motorcycles | COMMUNICATIONS: | MF/HF Radio, VHF, VHF DSC, HF DSC, SATCOM C & M | LANGUAGES: | English/French | PORTS SERVED: | Portland, Maine; Bar Harbor, Maine; Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
Other Facts: - The CAT was featured in The Discovery Channel’s series “Superships” and was rated the #2 “Supership” in the world.
- The CAT’s hulls and superstructure are made of aluminum – the equivalent of 32 million beer cans.
- Because of its unique design, its wave-piercing hulls and a T-foil stabilizing system, the motion of The CAT is more similar to that of a train than that of a ship. The Captain does have the authority to delay or cancel trips if seas greater than 12’ are expected.
- Passports are not required for U.S. and Canadian passengers in 2008. Passengers are required to provide proof of nationality, such as a driver’s license and birth certificate.
Operating Schedule, Summer 2008: May 30 - July 13 2008 - Departures | Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Bar Harbor-Yarmouth | | 9:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | | | Portland-Yarmouth | 8:00 | | | | | 8:00 | 8:00 | Yarmouth-Bar Harbor | | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | | | | Yarmouth-Portland | 16:00 | | | | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
July 14 - August 31, 2008 - Departures | Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Bar Harbor-Yarmouth | | 9:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | | | | Portland-Yarmouth | 8:00 | | | | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Yarmouth-Bar Harbor | | 17:00 | 16:00 | | | | | Yarmouth-Portland | 16:00 | | | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to October 14, 2008 - Departures | Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Bar Harbor-Yarmouth | | 9:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | | | Portland-Yarmouth | 8:00 | | | | | 8:00 | 8:00 | Yarmouth-Bar Harbor | | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | | | | Yarmouth-Portland | 16:00 | | | | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Approximate Distances and Crossing Times: - Bar Harbor-Yarmouth: 96 nautical miles, 110 statute miles, 3 hours
- Portland-Yarmouth: 182 nautical miles, 209 statute miles, 5.5 hours
Passenger Rates, Summer 2008: The following are standard rates for one-way travel. | Bar Harbor / Yarmouth | Portland / Yarmouth |
One Way | Regular Rates | Regular Rates | Adult (14 to 59 years) | $69.00 | $99.00 | Youth (6 to 13 years) | $47.00 | $65.00 | Child (0 to 5 years) | Free | Free | Senior (60 years +) | $64.00 | $94.00 | Port & Security Fee : $10.00 US per person each way |
Day Cruise Fares Day cruise fares between Bar Harbor and Yarmouth are round-trip and require return on the same day. Day cruise fares between Portland and Yarmouth allow a return the next day. To qualify for a Weekend fare between Portland and Yarmouth, passengers must return within 64 hours. Sample Vehicle Rates, Summer 2008: The following are one-way rates for vehicles no more than 6’ 6” high. Taller vehicles and those for which the total length of vehicle and trailer exceeds those listed below are subject to additional charges. A $50 discount is available for round trips. Vehicle rates do not include driver or passenger fares. | Bar Harbor / Yarmouth | Portland / Yarmouth |
Vehicle & Trailer
Up to 20' | $115.00 | $164.00 | Motorcycle | $82.00 | $115.00 | Bicycles | $12.00 | $19.00 | Big Crew 5 or more passengers | 15% discount
off pax rate | 15% discount
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Bay Ferries Limited is advising all customers that due to increasing world oil prices, a fuel surcharge has been levied for the 2008 sailing season. Current surcharge rates are $25 per vehicle each way; $15 per motorcycle each way. The fuel surcharge does not apply to bicycles. This surcharge will be adjusted in accordance with fluctuations in the world oil markets. A complete listing of rates, including rates for vehicles ranging from cars to motor coaches, may be found on The CAT’s website – www.catferry.com.
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