Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour
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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
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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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
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, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Sandra_K, Aug 2025
The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. He knew his history. The boat was well maintained. Loved it!
PatsyBenveniste, Aug 2025
Very informative tour by Mitch. He shared lots of historical information about Halifax and its history
Alexander_G, Aug 2025
Very enjoyable sailboat ride in the harbor. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something to do along the waterway.
Wendy_G, Jul 2025
Excellent sailing adventure, and the one hour cruise was perfect. Our Captain was so knowledgeable and well versed in Halifax history. Sebastian was equally supportive and a pleasure. A definite must do, while visiting Halifax!
Tina_T, Jul 2025
Mitch was very informative. Lots of facts about the sites and history of Halifax harbour. Jeff was a good captain. We felt like we were in experienced hands. Safety was emphasized. Smooth tour with some excitement with the strong winds.
Nina_B, Jul 2025
Really excellent, fascinating stories and information from the captain and crew, beautiful boat. In an hour we went around the harbour and even managed to be under sail power for a while.
Stephen_F, Nov 2024
Nice, windy day, so we tacked about 7-8 times and flew along!
Got to sit forward on deck.
Just don't forget to duck!
Courtney_M, Oct 2024
The tour itself was fantastic. The captain and first mate were very knowledgeable. The boat probably has plenty of space during the summer months, however when it’s cold, packing 12 people on the back where they can actually hear the tour is extremely tight. Maybe if they had a speaker on the front where people could have sat up there would have been better.
Susan_W, Sep 2024
The captain and deck hand were both skilled at sailing and knowledgeable about the Halifax harbour. It was a fabulous experience
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review!
Cynthia_T, Aug 2024
Ryan and Simone were very knowledgeable and gave an excellent tour - a great way to see the Halifax Harbour in an hour👍🏻
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks for joining us!
David_B, Aug 2024
The weather wasn't the best; however, the crew managed to make the most of it. The harbor tour at the slower speeds of a sailing vessel is a good way to not need to worry about cooler temps. The tour timing works excellent if time is of the essence also (aka cruise ship passengers). Thanks for the great experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful review of your time onboard!
Meagan_G, Jul 2024
Jeff and Margaret were wonderful! A perfect length, lightly educational ;) run around the harbour. Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks for choosing to join us for a lightly educational best of Halifax Harbour tour!
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