Not during the winter ? My maid, the gentle sound of the Gulf ice grinding against the hull, the lullsome side to side rocking, the soothing vibrations when the bulbous bow bounces on a rogue wave, the screams of small children through the paper-thin walls in the sleeping quarters, the excitement of not knowing how long you'll be held off port due to the majesty of the dark and cold North Atlantic Ocean... I could go on but I don't want to brag it up too much lest some Catters sail and miss out because of good weather.

Seriously, the MV Caribou and it's sister, the MV Joeseph & Clara Smallwood are world class ice breaking ferries with excellent safety records and sailing procedures. I never once felt jittery and I crossed many times in all seasons during my seven years employed with Marine Atlantic. (Bring your own bottle in case they have to close the bar.)