Ro-Pax ferry (passengers and vehicles)
Blue Puttees
Blue Puttees is operated by Marine Atlantic on North Sydney (Nova Scotia)–Port aux Basques (Newfoundland). It can carry up to 1,000 passengers.
Ship Facts
- Operator
- Marine Atlantic
- Type
- Ro-Pax ferry (passengers and vehicles)
- In service since
- 2006
- Builder
- Baltijsky Zavod, St Petersburg, Russia
- IMO number
- 9331177
- Gross tonnage
- 28,460
- Length
- 199.5 m
- Beam
- 26.7 m
- Service speed
- 22 knots
- Passengers
- 1,000
- Freight/vehicle lane metres
- 2,840
Source: public vessel record, checked 2026-09-24. Onboard facilities and deployments change. Confirm details with Marine Atlantic.
Where Blue Puttees Sails
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Blue Puttees sail?
Blue Puttees is listed on FerryConnect for North Sydney (Nova Scotia)–Port aux Basques (Newfoundland) with Marine Atlantic. Ship deployments can change with refits and seasons, so check your booking for the vessel on your date.
Can I take a car on the Blue Puttees?
Yes. Blue Puttees is a vehicle-carrying ferry. Book vehicle space in advance on busy dates.
How many passengers can the Blue Puttees carry?
Blue Puttees is certified for up to about 1,000 passengers.