Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Halifax, Canada
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go sailing in Halifax with this small-group tour designed for families. Meet your captain for a morning sail on a 45-foot yacht to experience a wind-powered adventure. Learn new sailing skills and set out along the coastline. Kids can earn an official crew member certificate during the excursion.
- Set sail in Halifax on a 45-foot yacht
- Maximize time with a small-group tour
- Get kids involved in learning how to sail
- All safety equipment included
What's Included
- Lifejackets and PFD's
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- J Farwell Sailing Tours1601 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S2, Canada
Meet at the J You'll see our main ticket location in a White Sea Container behind the street directly on the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk with stained wood and with our signage. Check in at the Sea Container, and our crew will show you which gangway to use.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Georges Island National Historic Site
2
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
JOHN_H
Beautiful sail on a gorgeous day. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend it as a perfect way to spend a glorious summer afternoon.
Reviews
4.9
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DEBBIE_G, Aug 2026
Great experience on a sailboat. Couldn't have asked for more perfect weather to sail. The captain and 1st mate were very knowledgeable and friendly. My friendly had a great time on the water. Would definitely recommend.
Trent_C, Aug 2026
This was an excellent brief tour that helped us get a sense of the city/harbor. The guides were social, friendly, and highly informative. The starting location was easy to find and the tour group was small. I recommend doing this on day one in the city!
Ryan_H, Aug 2026
Fantastic experience. The crew was friendly, attentive, and super knowledgeable. We had a great time and would definitely recommend it
Susan_T, Aug 2026
The captain and co captain, Angela and Luke were amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, full of great history and they were very friendly. They were able to answer all the questions the passengers asked during the trip. With a max of 12 passengers it was very intimate. I would highly this sail!!!
barbaraanne_p, Aug 2026
Captain Kali and Meg were wonderful hosts and the wealth of knowledge between the two of them is astounding! What a great tour! We also met some wonderful people from all over Ontario and Africa! I highly recommend this tour!
Ken_G, Aug 2026
Our crew not only showed us the highlights of the harbour but also helped us to understand the history of Halifax and taught us a lot about sailing.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for sharing about your experience onboard!
Tricia_E, Aug 2026
Was great experience, the crew was very nice and friendly. They were very knowledgeable and it was worth it.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for choosing to sail with us!
FelixAntoine_C, Aug 2026
Wonderful tour! The Captain and the guide were nice and knowledgeable! The ship was well maintained and allowed us to get great views of the harbour and waterfront
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining us for a sail of Halifax!
Tracy_C, Jul 2026
Yes Id recommend- we were 4 adults and had a wonderful time. We didn't need sweaters as is was hot yesterday but ya may need it. comfortable seating for 12 and a relaxed ride around georges island. the captain is awesome and the two younger helpers were so great! Loved the stories!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for your wonderful feedback about your time onboard!
Charles_C, Jul 2026
Good length excursion
Interesting history of Halifax harbour
Friendly expert staff
Beautiful sail boat
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us for a sail!
Katrina_G, Jul 2026
Great one hour tour of the bay. Attentive crew, attentive, knowledgeable, fun. Comfortable sailing. Good value.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your wonderful feedback!
Sara_H, Jul 2026
Absolutely amazing! We were sailing on a windy day! Amazing captain, and first mate that were highly educated and gave a beautiful talking, in addition to sailing the boat and teaching us how to sail. Brought out comfy warm blankets to wrap up in, while we took in The view. "
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us for a windy day sail!
Charnaye_G, Jul 2026
Had a nice time on the water. It went by so quickly but learned more about Halifax and hosts were so welcoming!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
So glad you enjoyed your time onboard!
Terri_O, Jul 2026
Booking was so easy; staff at check-in was very welcoming. The ‘crew’ (Derek, Alex, Blair) were all VERY friendly and knowledgeable. Can’t think of a better way to see the Halifax Harbour—highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your amazing recommendation!
Stephanie_T, Jul 2026
Had a great tour of the harbour. The captain and her skipper were super friendly and knowledgeable. They were great with our children. Totally worth it!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
So happy you had a great time onboard!
Susan_D, Jul 2026
We took this leisurely boat ride around the harbor. The hosts provided a great overview of Halifax's history and current status. The ride was very enjoyable.
katmarie310, Jul 2026
It wasn’t windy enough for us to actually sail much, but the tour was really enjoyable anyway! Learned a lot about Halifax, and you can go sit in the front of the boat which I recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for joining us and making the best of a rare, non-windy day! A true sailor's experience ;)
Samantha_Y, Jul 2026
The girls who did our tour were lovely and knowledgeable about Halifax! Nice day on the water ! Sitting on the bow was amazing!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for including us in your girls trip!
Nancy_L, Jul 2026
A short (1 hour) harbor cruise on a very nice sailboat. The Captain was friendly and pleasant and took us around the harbor safely. Erica was the first mate and tour guide, and she was very knowledgeable and made the historic information interesting. The only problem was that she was hard to hear when the engine was running. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your helpful feedback, we so appreciate your joining us!
financial, Jun 2026
We had a lovely leisurely tour of the harbor. The crew was most knowledgeable and expert at maneuvering the boat!! Thanks muchly!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thrilled you enjoyed your sail with us! Thank you!
Tasha_M, May 2026
Excellent crew. Great historical knowledge. Friendly and funny. Great trip!
Will book tour again when travelling
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We would love the opportunity to welcome you aboard again 😊
Susan_A, May 2026
The tour was very informative. Finn and Jack were really great. The boat was cool and the harbor is lovely! We highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re so thrilled you enjoyed your time aboard! Thanks for joining us
Lori_Q, Oct 2025
Fun little short excursion on a little sailboat .. only 10 people which is perfect a the captain and first mate were great … gloves and blanket given if needed.. wine and beer for a small fee … beautiful hour trip around the bay !
Lacey_T, Sept 2025
This was a very relaxing and fun boat trip. Even with lack of wind for sailing, our crew gave us a great tour of the Halifax area, answered questions, and we had an enjoyable ride. We even got a great restaurant recommendation that was off the beaten path. It was wonderful. We can highly recommend this tour.
Ethel_W, Sept 2025
This was an excellent day! The captain and mate were knowledgeable and friendly! Putting the sail up and down was a beautiful site. And the ride was relaxing
Kennethdalen, Aug 2025
Wonderful excursion with fantastic, energetic, and informative captain and deck hand, both of whom knew the history of Halifax in a way well beyond their years. Without a doubt the highlight and most memorable experience of our time in Halifax!
Julia_Y, Aug 2025
Great tour for a reasonable price with a knowledgeable guide. Halifax is a very interesting place. Learned a lot.
Patricia_G, Aug 2025
Great tour! Excellent captain and crew, very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved seeing Halifax Harbour from the water!
JOHN_H, Aug 2025
Beautiful sail on a gorgeous day. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend it as a perfect way to spend a glorious summer afternoon.
Stacy_L, Aug 2025
The guides tried very hard to teach about the history of Halifax along with the boat ride. The boat was very clean and comfortable.
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