Excursion Halifax harbour highlights & wine sail tour at Halifax

Step aboard a luxury motor sailing yacht or catamaran for a narrated harbor cruise experience curated to showcase the beauty of Halifax Harbour across the water, and the two delightful glasses of wine you’ll enjoy, created by Nova Scotia area estates.

The engines will be eased back and the sails set for a wind-driven survey of the harbor’s most interesting sites. Learn about Halifax’s contemporary allure as well as its spectacular history, including tumultuous events such as the great 1917 Halifax Explosion and the city’s connection to the 1912 HMS Titanic disaster. Enjoy a mariner's view of iconic locations such as Georges Island National Historic Site, McNab's Island, the Port of Halifax, Pier 21, and more. And sip the wines the crew will serve along the way – one sparkling, the other a white regional appellation – as they provide entertaining insider information about the vineyards and vintners behind them. For accompaniment, choose your desired nibbles from a shared grazing board loaded with meats, cheeses, fruit, nuts, olives, and chocolate.  

The boat sails from a slip located about 15 minutes walk from where your ship is docked, a distance of some .75 mi (1.3 km) each way along a wooden waterfront boardwalk. While not quite as dramatic as the panoramas you’ll enjoy from the water, even this part of your experience is scenic. Be sure to bring along your favorite camera to capture it all for posterity.

Return to the ship at your own leisure.

Points of interests

Points of Interest include: views of the Halifax waterfront, George’s & McNab’s Islands

Note

Please note: This moderate excursion involves about 0.75 mi / 1.3 km of walking along a waterfront boardwalk to reach the sailing vessel and return from it. Guests must also be able to board the vessel via a two-step gangway with little or no assistance. Motorized scooters and wheelchairs cannot be brought aboard but can be secured in the yacht company's facility. Onboard restrooms are accessible via stairway. Those prone to seasickness or with a fear of the water should carefully consider before participating. Guests must be 19+ to be served alcohol; please be ready to show valid ID if requested. Dress in layers appropriate to the weather, keeping in mind it can be several degrees cooler on the water. Wear stable shoes and bring your preferred sun protection. Life jackets are available. Special dietary restrictions may be able to be accommodated with at least 72 hours advance notice, but this is not guaranteed. The order of sights and activities may vary.