(Happy Valley-Goose Bay) – Labrador Marine Inc. (LMI) has announced changes to the Strait of Belle Isle ferry service to facilitate increased travel as the province of Newfoundland and Labrador reopens to travel with the rest of Canada on July 1.

Effective July 1, passenger capacity on the ferry will be increased to 198. To facilitate maximum use of the upper and lower decks on the Qajaq W, upper deck pre-arrangements will be ended. Passengers requiring the use of the elevator will be accommodated. The Strait of Belle Isle service is also re-opening to tour buses. LMI will accommodate two buses on each crossing with a maximum of 32 people on each bus.

While travel is open to the rest of Canada, COVID-19 travel rules remain in place. All passengers must leave their vehicles and be seated in the saloon area. Passengers must wear a mask at all times while on the vessel. To help maintain physical distancing, families and groups, such as tour groups, must sit together in the saloon area.

Only passengers with a confirmed reservation may travel.

LMI General Manager Captain Austin Daley says the changes strike a balance between maintaining public safety and meeting the demand for increased travel. “With the province now opened up to the rest of Canada, there will be more people on the move,” he says. “We have already fielded inquiries from tour operators and private travellers from outside the province and we know that people in this province will be travelling to and from Labrador. Labrador Marine wants to help people complete their travel plans but we also have a responsibility to do that safely and ensure that we follow public health guidelines.”

Labrador Marine advises passengers to monitor its website at www.labradormarine.com for the latest travel and public health information.

For further information:
Captain Austin Daley – General Manager, Labrador Marine Inc.
[email protected]

LABRADOR MARINE SERVICE TO START JUNE 13
Freight acceptance starts June 7

(Happy Valley-Goose Bay) – Labrador Marine Inc. (LMI), operator of the Labrador Marine service, stated today that the Kamutik W will arrive in Goose Bay on Friday night, May 21, in preparation for the 2021 Coastal Marine service. The first scheduled departure from the Port of Goose Bay to the north coast will take place at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 13.

The passenger reservation system will open at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 25. Reservations may be made by calling Toll-free at 855 896 2262 or directly at 709 896 2262.

The Goose Bay terminal will begin accepting freight at 8 am on Monday, June 7.

In addition to the north coast service, LMI will carry out several departures on the southern run to Rigolet, Cartwright, and Black Tickle in 2021, with the first departure from Goose Bay on Friday, June 25.

LMI expressed appreciation to the crew of the Kamutik W who provided relief service on the Fogo Island-Change Islands-Farwell run during the May 15 weekend. The Kamutik W also relieved the Qajaq W on the Strait of Belle Isle during the winter.
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For further information, contact:
Capt. Austin Daley
[email protected]