scuro2 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thinking of taking the Chi-Cheemaun. Anyone take this ferry regularly, and if so how close to departure can you arrive and usually get on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 At some times of year I believe you even need a reservation. Call them or check their FAQ.. http://www.ontarioferries.com/chi/english/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuro2 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Sure, long weekends make a reservation...but midweek or non-summer or holiday weekends...how late can you typically arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishforfun Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Be there 45mins to an hr in advance, park your car in the line up and go for a walk. Tobermory is a nice little town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Like fishforfun says, be there 45min to 1 hr early. Got there 45 minutes early once and had to wait about 4 hours for the next trip. I was the cut off point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 One of the best parts of touring on a motorcycle is you can arrive last, and be the first one on a ferry. Also when you arrive, you're the first one to drive off, ahead of all the camper traffic. Nothing worse than following someone towing a tent trailer on twisty northern roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Go east. Sorry cant help ya on yer post,but this is ,the best price. http://www.tw.gov.nl.ca/FerryServices/schedules/A-bipc.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishforfun Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Misfish did the Bell Island ferry several years ago. Pulled into the line around 8am the guys in the car in front of us got out walked back to the trunk and started into the beers LOL Apparently returning home for a wedding great guys and a down right friendly community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Misfish did the Bell Island ferry several years ago. Pulled into the line around 8am the guys in the car in front of us got out walked back to the trunk and started into the beers LOL Apparently returning home for a wedding great guys and a down right friendly community! There ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 When in doubt, reserve. It can be very busy. If you don't book ahead get there at least (!!!!!) an hour before departure and keep yer fingers crossed. Walk-ons are usually no problem (as long as you have a ride on the other side). JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 it was 70 bucks for 2 guys in a car...we just showed up , took a chance and it was full but they have an overload area to park and see if they can sqeeze you in, and we got shoved in the back, well it was a honda crv not very big, but we just fit and a couple other cars too, usually they have room for 4-5 more cars', and sometimes reservations dont show, but DONT rely on it. sooo true for the bikers, thats a ride i want to take on the bike. first on first off the boat,nice tour that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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