Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise Ft. a Live Musician
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Halifax, Canada
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Enjoy spectacular waterfront views—and even help hoist the sails—as you take a ride on the Tall Ship Silva along the scenic Halifax Harbour. This schooner gives passengers the opportunity to join the crew in manning the sails, tying knots, or even taking a turn at the helm. If you prefer, you can sit and watch the action while admiring many of the region's top landmarks from the water's edge.
- See Harbour Bridge, Fort George, McNab’s Island, and more
- Relax on the deck with a drink from the onboard bar (extra cost)
- Have the special chance to help hoist the sails of this tall ship
- See a new perspective on the area on this sailing tour
What's Included
- All activities
- Live musical performance
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks (available to purchase)
- Parking is not included
- SnacksSnack options available for purchase on board
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1751 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1M4, Canada
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Tall Ship Silva (Pass By)
Angus L. Macdonald Bridge (Pass By)
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk (Pass By)
Georges Island National Historic Site (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum drinking age is 19 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair (washrooms are below deck and are accessed by stairs)
- Please dress warmly and it is recommended to wear layers. Temperature is generally about 10 degrees cooler (Celsius), on the water than it is on land.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 72 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
JeanAnne_O
This was one of the highlights of our trip. Loading was very easy. The crew were courteous and polite. The views were amazing! Live music was a bonus. Highly recommend this tour!
Reviews
4.2
based on 289 reviews
Rhonda_S, Oct 2025
The ship is delightful, the views are spectacular, but the live music made the experience! Jackson is a very talented musician. It was one of the best experiences we have ever had!
Robin_D, Oct 2025
Though the conditions were perfectly fine, this boat spent three quarters of the 2 hours motoring about.
When they finally raised the sails, it was only for show because the engines were never turned off and the boat really didn't go sailing.
To make matters a little worse, the live music which was selected to "entertain" the guests wasnt nautical and far too loud.
We were all glad not to hear it when we got off the boat.
Robert_P, Oct 2025
If you don't do this cruise you will miss out on a great experience. High lite of our Halifax visit.
Shelly_H, Oct 2025
Not a lot of info about Halifax/harbour. It was a good experience. Staff were friendly. Maybe could have come around more often to ask about drinks etc
Erin_P, Oct 2025
We all enjoyed this very much. Would definitely go again and recommend to anyone visiting Halifax. But the fact I have to put a longer comment is annoying
Nancy_M, Oct 2025
Staff were very engaging and open to questions. Musician was receptive and interacted well with participants. Interesting information about the ship and surrounding area.
BarbA_P, Oct 2025
Beautiful afternoon tour of the Halifax harbor. Very relaxing and the music by Mr. Gary was really nice.
Kirk_S, Sep 2025
Decided to try out the Top Ship Silva Cruise as suggested by my cousins who I met up with on the cruise, and I have no regrets. It was fun times! I just made it to the boat on time as I had to find a parking spot first, so I appreciate the crew's patience in waiting up for me.
Anyways, the tour itself, it was really enjoyable, the water conditions were just right, it wasn't too rough. The ship launches off of the Halifax Waterfront and sets sail for a two hour course of fun! It heads past Georges Island and makes its way down to between McNabs & Ferguson Island that's SW of the harbour and then doubles back. You can get some really scenic shots of the shoreline and waterfront, as well as downtown Halifax, and some of the other boats and vessels coming and going along the route.
During the cruise, you are entertained by a live musician that takes requests of whatever song you like to hear (or whatever the musician can play) and they sell food & drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) onboard. They also man and raise the sails halfway through the cruise which also adds to the fun! It makes you feel like you're on the Bluenose!
Best part of the cruise for me, was meeting with my cousins who like me, have spent time out in Nova Scotia and that we were able to meet up and share our stories of our adventures!
Overall, the Top Ship Silva Cruise is the best bang for your buck for two hours of fun, and I would definitely come back for it again upon my next trip back to Halifax!
Elizabeth_M, Sep 2025
This was a lovely experience, beautiful day, not over crowded. And the staff was very helpful with my partner who has limted mobility.
Angela_S, Sep 2025
I would give 5 stars but for the price. You just float around see a few houses. You only get to see the sails for 5 mins at the end. It’s was nice and staff was wonderful.
maya_i, Sep 2025
The tall ships sailing cruise was wonderful. My mom and I had a fun time on the sailing cruise; the weather cooperated and it was nice to see Halifax from the water. My only issue was that there was no commentary on the cruise; it would have been nice to hear the history behind the tall ships and the area around Halifax we were sailing around in. It would have been nice to have an opportunity to ask questions as well. All around, it was a fun cruise to see amazing scenery in and around Halifax.
Patricia_B, Sep 2025
What a great day for a sail on a tall ship. Very nice accommodation along with wonderful musical entertainment. Highly recommend this experience 😎
Bernice_B, Sep 2025
The trip was wonderful. The musician Gary was fantastic. It was interactive with the guest on the ship which was a great idea.
John_W, Sep 2025
Amazing trip. Got there late and we were the only people who had to stand so we just landed against the main mast. After 15 minutes, at least half the people were standing to get the best view. By the end, most were standing because the views were incredible. I thought the music (solo acoustic) would take away from the experience but it was really good. He was quite talented and funny. Half way through they raised the sails and let passengers participate. 100% worth it for us.
Teresa_G, Sep 2025
Very relaxing, wonderful singer/guitar player. We had perfect weather which really added to the experience. And we were lucky enough to have sails up for the last 45 minutes.
Gloria_N, Sep 2025
We were a group of six that booked at different times and everything worked out perfectly!
The weather was beautiful. The staff was excellent in the music top notch. We had a beautiful day touring the harbor!
Patricia_D, Sep 2025
A very relaxing and fun way to get out on the water in Halifax! The ship is a classic; the crew is friendly and professional; the music adds to the fun.
JeanAnne_O, Sep 2025
This was one of the highlights of our trip. Loading was very easy. The crew were courteous and polite. The views were amazing! Live music was a bonus. Highly recommend this tour!
Cathie_S, Sep 2025
Pleasant time sailing in the Halifax Harbor. The scenery is pretty, the crew was exceptional and the musician was very good.
Heidi_H, Sep 2025
Randomly picked the cruise on the Silva as something to do while away celebrating our anniversary and had the absolute best experience! The crew were friendly and the live entertainment was fantastic. Such an enjoyable way to see Halifax! Have already recommended The Silva to friends and family and will be back for another sail next year!
Linda_S, Sep 2025
Wonderful. Loved the singer/ musician with the great voice and song selection.
Would highly recommend.
Eric_F, Sep 2025
Great live music, friendly and helpful staff, free coffee, and enjoyable route through the harbour. A good way to spend the afternoon with family.
Alice_M, Aug 2025
This was my adult children’s first trip ever outside of Ontario and quite possibly the last trip with their dad. The crew was absolutely amazing and the whole experience was above and beyond expectations. When their dad passes, they will always have this special memory thanks to you guys.
MATTHEW_F, Aug 2025
The boat and staff were great, but being this was our first experience in Halifax, I would have hoped the entertainer played some East Coast music. However, he only played contemporary music despite the fact that many people would have preferred a decent representation of Halifax.
Carol_H, Aug 2025
The crew is very welcoming, skilled and eager to help everyone have a good experience. The weather was not fantastic but they still made it a very enjoyable and worthwhile trip.
Ginny_S, Aug 2025
Very crowded on board the sailboat. The singer was good and got everyone singing along We had expected to actually sail without the motor but that didn’t happen. They did put the sails up for a couple of minutes and then just took them down. It would be a more fun experience for kids.
Georgina_L, Aug 2025
It is run effeficiently, crew friendly. Food and drink available. What else can I say about this trip? A pleasant ride.
Dominique_M, Aug 2025
Unfortunately we missed the boat because of the terrible location and there being no parking available anywhere close to the venue and all the construction. There was no extra time given to get to the boat and we got there just as they were leaving and we were told we couldn't get on the boat. Terribly organized.
Mark_R, Aug 2025
We had a wonderful time aboard the Silva. The live music was a nice touch, and the sights from the ship were beautiful. It was a really nice day that day but a little too much wind, and they were unable to raise the sails which was the only disappointment. All in all a 2 thumbs up and highly recommended!
Carmela_F, Aug 2025
Super friendly staff and enjoyable experience with onboard entertainment-acoustic guitarist who shared historical tidbits
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