Marine Transportation Services

Sailing Schedule and Final Cargo Acceptance Dates

Listed dates are subject to change. This page will be updated with the most current information available.

2026 Cut-off dates & Estimated time of Departure

Departing Hay River

(The Hay River Terminal is Open to accept Cargo May 1st, 2026)

Updated July 17, 2026

Mackenzie River & Great Slave Lake Trip Cargo Cut Off Estimated Departure
Lutsel K’e 1 24 July

29 July

Norman Wells 1 27 June 2 July
  2 12 Jul 17 July
  3 4 Aug 9 Aug
Tulita 1 27 June 2 July
  2 4 Aug 9 Aug
Kasho Got’ine 1 27 June 2 July
Inuvik 1 9 July 17 July
  2 4 Aug 9 Aug 
Tuktoyaktuk 1 12 July 17 July
  2 4 Aug 9 Aug
Ulukhaktok 1 12 July 17 July
Sachs Harbour 1 12 July 17 July
Paulatuk 1 12 July 17 July
Kugluktuk** 1 12 July 17 July

    Departing Tuktoyaktuk

    Beaufort Sea & Mackenzie Delta Trip Cargo Cut Off Estimated Departure
    Ulukhaktok 1 29 July 2 Aug
      2 21 Aug 26 Aug
    Sachs Harbour 1 29 July 2 Aug
      2 21 Aug 26 Aug
    Paulatuk 1 29 July 2 Aug
      2 21 Aug 26 Aug

     

    Kitikmeot                                       Trip Cargo Cut Off Estimated Departure
    Kugluktuk** 1 20 Aug 25 Aug

     

    **Capacity for Kugluktuk is limited. Available space will be awarded on a “First come, first served” basis.

    • ** Subject to change of arrival
    • Cargo must be booked through the GNWT MTS Customer Service Desk prior to arrival at the Terminal.
    • Cargo must be booked prior to the Cut Off date to allow sufficient time for scheduling and planning.
    • Bookings received after the Cut Off date may be refused at the GNWT MTS discretion.