5 Halifax Harbour Cruises, Compared

1.JFarwell Adventure Yacht Sailing in the Halifax Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82Our pick

Spend about 90 minutes sailing Halifax Harbour with J Farwell Sailing Tours. Captains such as Jeff, Ryan, and Frankie invite you to help raise the mainsail and jib, assist with tacks, or take the helm. The yacht carries up to 12 people, with Nova Scotia wine, beer, and spirits available for purchase.

“There wasn’t much wind for sailing, so we motored around the harbor. But it was a beautiful day and the crew did the best they could under the circumstances.”

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2.Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $44

Join J Farwell Sailing Tours for a one-hour cruise aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 45 yacht. Expect light sailing, Halifax history, local folklore, and views of Georges Island, the waterfront, Pier 21, the Titanic connection, and the Canadian Navy Dockyard. Captains and mates such as Jeff, Mitch, Brandon, Angela, and Frankie may invite you to help with the sails.

“So glad we booked this excursion when we visited Halifax, N.S. during our cruise on Adventure of Seas! Brandon, the captain, and Frankie were not only professional and friendly, but were fun and we all had a great time! Learning about the sails and boat were so interesting— participation in raising and lowering totally up to you! Views of Halifax were gorgeous and we even saw a seal playing in the Harbor!!”

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3.Tall Ship Harbor Sailing Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Spend two hours aboard the three-masted Tall Ship Silva, leaving from downtown Halifax for views of Georges Island, the Historic Properties, the waterfront, and the Northwest Arm. Live musicians such as Gary and Tommy keep the mood lively, while the crew may invite you to help raise the sails when conditions allow.

“Ship was fine , sails were pulled up on way back but really never used … motor power all the way. Also , no commentary regarding harbour. Music guy Gary was excellent 🎶”

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4.Best of Halifax Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

Set sail from downtown Halifax aboard the 45-foot Beneteau Oceanis JFarwell for a one-hour harbor tour. Your English-speaking guide covers the Halifax Explosion, Titanic connections, harbor islands, Pier 21, and the Canadian Navy Dockyard. The yacht offers light sailing, deck views, and Nova Scotia wine or craft beer for purchase.

“Leuke activiteit om in Halifax te doen, helaas geen wind dus geen zeilen. Leuke, enthousiaste gids met veel feitjes over Halifax en de haven. Er staat een uur durende trip, maar uiteindelijk hebben we maar 45 minuten gevaren. Jammer!”

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5.Party Cruise on the Harbour Queen

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $37Best value

Join DJ Mutts aboard the Harbour Queen for a two-hour, 19-plus party cruise from Halifax’s Cable Wharf. Dance to familiar hits, request songs, buy beer, coolers, and spirits at the onboard bar, and watch the harbour from the water. Food, smoking, and vaping are not allowed.

“Overall, our experience was good. The ambiance, cleanliness, staff, and security were all well-maintained and appreciated. However, we had a very disappointing experience with the individual in charge of the music. We were a group of around 11 Indians and politely requested that at least one Bollywood song be played. Since we paid the same amount as all other guests, we felt this was a reasonable request—especially as the package clearly stated that music requests would be accepted. Unfortunately, the person handling the music was extremely rude and dismissive each time we approached him. His behavior made us feel unwelcome and gave the impression that people of other nationalities are…”

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