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DAY EXCURSIONS


For those with limited time, day excursions are available from Fortune daily except Sundays between July 4th and September 5th, 2011 inclusive, departing Fortune at 7:15 a.m.

The M/V ARETHUSA operates the day trips. It is an excursion vessel that will cross to the island in 1 hour and 35 minutes. The upper deck of the vessel is ideal for bird and whale watching so bring your binoculars.

St. Pierre time is 30 minutes ahead of Newfoundland time. You will arrive mid-morning.

It should be noted that as in France, the stores close from 12 to 1:30 p.m. and that some stores are closed on Saturday afternoon. The stores are closed on Sundays and holidays but can purchase liquors and wine from the corner stores. The French pastry shops are open as well as the restaurants.

The "ARETHUSA" will depart from St. Pierre at 2:45 pm (St. Pierre time). If you haven't changed your watch, it will depart at 2:15 pm Newfoundland time. After a memorable day, you will be back in Fortune by 3:50 p.m. Newfoundland time.

Visitors coming on a day excursion must pay duty to Canada Customs on goods purchased upon re-entry in Fortune. Please check with Canada Customs in Fortune prior to departure for applicable rate of duty.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

THIS IS A PASSENGER ONLY SERVICE.
All Vehicles must remain in Fortune - Parking is Available. Tickets must show a return date, any changes or cancellations are subject to a change fee of $10.00.

Upon arrival in St. Pierre you will be required to clear Immigration / Customs.

It's only a short walk from the ferry terminal to the Hotel Robert. Passengers arriving by air should take a taxi from the airport. Taxi fare is not included in the package.

By Ferry, from Fortune Newfoundland - Arethusa 2011

The Arethusa will operate from Fortune as Wednesday April 13th 2011 on the following days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday up to June 13th. From June 13th 2011 the service will be daily.

Departure from Fortune will be at 11:30 and departing from St. Pierre at 2:30 PM St. Pierre time. This will continue until Sept 09th/11.

April 13th to June 13th 2011

  • Wednesday | Friday | Saturday| Sunday
  • Departure from Fortune: 11:30am NL Time
  • Departure from Saint-Pierre: 2:30 PM SPM Time

June 13th to Sept 09th 2011

  • Daily Trips
  • Departure from Fortune: 11:30 AM NL Time
  • Departure from Saint-Pierre: 2:30 PM SPM Time

We will also be offering day excurions as of July 04 up to Sept 5th 2011 leaving Fortune at 7:15 AM and returning from St. Pierre at 2:30 PM in the afternoon.

Day excursions will be offered daily except Sunday. Schedule subject to change with or without prior notice.

Return Rates – Rates are in Canadian dollar's (CAD)

  • Return Adult 7:15 Trip $89.95
  • Regular Run $79.95
  • Return Children 2 to 11 years Half price
  • Children under 2 years NO CHARGE

One way Rates – Rates are in Canadian dollars (CAD)

  • One Way Adult $55.00
  • One Way Child 2 to 11 $27.50
  • Children under 2 years NO CHARGE

Reservations
St. Pierre Tours
709-832-0429
1-800-53-2006
Fax 709-832-0612


ACCOMMODATIONS


Passengers driving to the ferry for St. Pierre will connect at Fortune. St. Pierre Tours Ltd. offers the the traditional Hotel Robert for your stay on the island.

The Hotel Robert is the largest facility on the island with a total of 43 rooms. Our facilities include large rooms with queen size beds. One wing of the hotel was completely renovated in 2002 and 2010.

The hotel is located on the waterfront, a three minute walk from the Ferry Terminal. The original section of the hotel is very historical. Built in the 1920's during the Prohibition Era, it had as its guest Al Capone. The hotel has its own mini museum with numerous photographs and artifacts of the Prohibition era including Al Capone's hat.

The breakfast room, with its ocean view, is decorated with original prints of great ocean liners of the past. view gallery

There is a fully stocked souvenir boutique at both Hotels open extended hours 7 days a week.

* As in Europe, St. Pierre's electrical outlets are 220 volts / 50 cycles. It is advised to bring your own connectors/adaptors/transformers for your personal use of shavers/curling irons etc.

For your reservations contact St. Pierre Tours Ltd. Fortune office at 1-800-563-2006 or (709) 832-2006. Email: st.pierretours_fortune@hotmail.com



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