Veebyes, remember it is almost 600 miles from Argentia back to Port Aux Basque, so factor your fuel cost and a couple nights lodging into the equation. Not sure how much more it costs for the long ferry vs the shorter one. Where you have some time constraints it might be worthwhile to consider. Right now diesel is running about $1.17/litre, regular is about $1.02. We opted for the short ferry both ways due to the fact we travel with our pup, and they can't be attended to in the rig during the crossing, unless you rent a kennel on deck (not worth it).ST