On-board services

The Ocean (Halifax-Montréal), Renaissance cars        Printer friendly
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Economy class
Sleeper class
Sleeper Touring class
      Cabin for two Cabin for two with shower Cabin for two Cabin for two with shower
 

Comfortable reclining seat with tray table

(details)

             
 

Day: Enclosed room, sofa chair

Night: one upper and one lower berth.

(details)

       
 

Full window

     
 

Lockable door with card key

       
 

Paper and towels, pillows, sheets and blankets supplied

       
 

Complimentary toiletries bag

        Shampoo, body lotion, soap, ear plugs Shampoo, body lotion, soap, ear plugs Shampoo, body lotion, soap, ear plugs Shampoo, body lotion, soap, ear plugs
 

Bottled water

       
 

Public washroom facilities in same car

             
 

Private toilet, sink and full mirror

       
 

Shower facilities in each room

           
 

Table available on request

       
 

110 v ac outlet

     
 

Small closet, air conditioning

       
 

Park car with viewing dome (with seating)

           
 

Service car

     
 

Dining car

    Take-out counter or dining car upon availability  
 

Meals included in fare

(menu)

           
 

Light meals available for purchase

(menu)

    Food for purchase at take-out counter   Meals available for purchase in dining car Meals available for purchase in dining car    
 

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase

(menu)

    At-your-seat service  
 

Complimentary tea & coffee - Available 24 hours a day in the Park car

           
 

Welcome aboard cocktail (Park car)

           
 

Fine Canadian wines (available for purchase) from the bar or dining car

(menu)

       
 

Complimentary wine tasting sessions

           
 

Maritime Learning Experience

           
 

Dinner seating reservations

        Upon availability Upon availability
 

Continental breakfast in the Park car or full breakfast in the dining car

           
 

Departure experience in Montréal and Halifax (peak season)

           
 

Access to the Park car

           
 

Access to the dome car, with seating in the Park car

           
 

Complimentary turndown service provided nightly

       
 

Books and DVDs on loan

       
 

Nightly movies in the lounge car

     
 

Magazines and newspapers

     
 

Newsletters

           
 

Complimentary copy of VIA Destinations, our on-board magazine

(view)

     
 

Carry-on baggage allowance per person (other bags must be checked through to destination, click on Baggage Policy for full details)

    Max. 1 pc under 23 kg (50 lbs.)   Max. 1 pc under 23 kg (50 lbs.) Max. 1 pc under 23 kg (50 lbs.) Max. 1 pc under 23 kg (50 lbs.) Max. 1 pc under 23 kg (50 lbs.)
 

Complimentary checked baggage alllowance (fees apply for extra baggage, click on Baggage Policy for full details)

    Max. 4 pcs under 32 kg (70 lbs.)   Max. 4 pcs under 32 kg (70 lbs.) Max. 4 pcs under 32 kg (70 lbs.) Max. 4 pcs under 32 kg (70 lbs.) Max. 4 pcs under 32 kg (70 lbs.)


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