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All aboard Halifax's most popular boat tour – the Harbour Hopper Tour - a fun, fast-paced adventure by land and sea! From your seat aboard this impressive, retrofitted military vehicle, you'll have unparalleled views of Halifax’s most noteworthy sites, beautiful landscape, and historic and modern architecture. Your knowledgeable and very entertaining guide will share historical facts and lesser-known stories about Halifax and will keep you somewhat entertained with the occasional knee-slapper. From the winding streets of Halifax, your adventure continues as you SPLASH into the Halifax Harbour. Your driver is now your Captain, and there’s more to explore so keep your camera ready for unique photo opportunities of our active harbour, Georges Island National Historic Site, the Halifax Waterfront, and more. This award-winning, fully narrated amphibious tour is one you won’t soon forget!

55-minute guided tour

April 27 - November 3, 2024. View complete schedule here .

Booking the Harbour Hopper Tour? Consider the Halifax Experience Pass! The pass includes the Harbour Hopper Tour plus 12 other experiences and deals on meals! Click here to learn more.

Adult: $48.50 -$56.75 (price varies based on day & time) Youth (6 - 15): $27 - $32.50 (price varies based on day & time) Child (2 - 6): $16.75 - $20 (price varies based on day & time) Child (0 - 1): Free Family*: $112.48 - $133.52 Additional Child with Family Rate: $14 - $16.50 ​*Family Rate is for 2 adults & 2 children under the age of 6

The Harbour Hopper Tour departs/returns from the Salter Street Parking Lot on the Halifax waterfront

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Your visit to Halifax will simply not be complete without experiencing a scenic sailing cruise on the world's second-largest natural harbour – the Halifax Harbour.

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Enjoy scenic views from a new perspective and immerse yourself in the rich history of Halifax! Take a self-guided tour of the fort or a guided tour of the historic tunnels!

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Of the over 160 historic lighthouses located across the province of Nova Scotia, none is more well-known, most visited, and likely most photographed than Peggy's Point Lighthouse.

Harbour Hopper Tours

All aboard Halifax's most popular boat tour – the Harbour Hopper Tour - a fun, fast-paced adventure by land and sea! From your seat aboard this impressive, retrofitted military vehicle, you'll have unparalleled views of Halifax’s most noteworthy sites, beautiful landscape, and historic and modern architecture. Your knowledgeable and very entertaining guide will share historical facts and lesser-known stories about Halifax and will keep you somewhat entertained with the occasional knee-slapper. From the winding streets of Halifax, your adventure continues as you SPLASH into the Halifax Harbour. Your driver is now your Captain, and there’s more to explore so keep your camera ready for unique photo opportunities of our active harbour, Georges Island National Historic Site, the Halifax Waterfront, and more. This award-winning, fully narrated amphibious tour is one you won’t soon forget! Tour Includes 55-minute guided tour Schedule Tours begin April 27, 2024. View complete schedule here . Ticket Prices (HST & Fees Extra) (price varies based on day & time) ‍ Adult: $48.50 -$56.75 Youth (6 - 15): $27 - $32.50 Child (2 - 6): $16.75 - $20 Child (0 - 1): FreeFamily*: $112.48 - $133.52 Additional Child with Family Rate: $14 - $16.50​ *Family Rate is for 2 adults & 2 children under the age of 6 Where to Board The Harbour Hopper Tour departs/returns from the Salter Street Parking Lot on the Halifax waterfront Terms & Conditions Click or tap here Booking the Harbour Hopper Tour? Consider the Halifax Experience Pass! The pass includes the Harbour Hopper Tour plus 12 other experiences and deals on meals! Click here to learn more.

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As soon as you hop aboard one of the famous Harbor Hoppers, prepare yourself for one-hour of fun-filled adventure. Your 'Harbor Hopper' will take you on a land and water excursion of beautiful Halifax and its harbor. Your commentator will introduce you to Halifax’s finest shops, restaurants, museums and historic sites. Prepare yourself for a big splash as your Hopper plunges into the Halifax harbor. Be amazed by The Royal Canadian Naval Fleet and the spectacular sights along the waterfront. You’ll be dropped off in front of the Cruise Ship Pavilion.

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Experience the unmatched serenity of Halifax Harbour like never before by booking an all-electric, ultra-quiet, no-fumes harbour tour with Halifax Harbour Tours. Our easy online booking system ensures a seamless journey into this unique maritime adventure.

By choosing our all-electric tour, you not only get to explore the captivating beauty of Halifax Harbour, but also showcase your commitment to sustainable travel. Opting for a zero-emission vessel allows you to actively contribute to reducing carbon emissions and preserving the pristine marine environment for future generations.

Full-Boat, Private Tours

Whether you’re enjoying the evening skyline or taking your morning meeting to the water with our Harbour Morning cruise, our full-boat private experiences are the perfect solution for groups of up to 8 guests. 

What sets us apart is that we are the only provider in Halifax offering all-electric harbour tours. This exclusive distinction means that you’ll enjoy a remarkable experience, unburdened by the noise and fumes commonly associated with traditional boat tours. The ultra-quiet nature of our electric vessel allows you to fully connect with the tranquil surroundings, enhancing your enjoyment and providing uninterrupted moments to appreciate the breathtaking coastal vistas.

Harbour Morning $500/Cruise

Evening skyline $500/cruise, celebration of life $320/cruise.

This is a cruise we did not foresee offering. We are honoured to have been able to help various families with a meaningful and respectful way to honor the memory of a loved one.

This private cruise is specifically designed for those who wish to scatter ashes at sea, with space for up to 8 passengers. The all-electric, no-noise cruise aboard the Violet Mac provides a peaceful experience as we gently sail along the Halifax Waterfront.

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“ This company bought 5 of the 900 United States military vehicles built for the Vietnam War and retrofitted them as a tourist experience. ” in 2 reviews

“ See we Hawaiians on your chilly Harbour Hopper tour were paying attention (even though we didn't wave at Citadel Hill . ” in 4 reviews

“ You get a land and sea experience in the amphibious vehicle while learning about the history and hot spots of Halifax. ” in 3 reviews

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5050 Salter Street

Halifax, NS B3J 1S5

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Great way to enjoy Halifax by land and sea. The tour uses refurbished and repurchased Vietnam War amphibious boats. It is really a lot of fun. The best part is splashing into the bay. The Captain and narrator do an excellent job at telling the history of Halifax. Unfortunately, most of it is pretty grim. In 1918 there was a blast from a ship that exploded because it was carrying explosives and collided with another ship. Anyone that was outside during the blast was blinded. That was a good portion of the town. The tour travels on a hill that was a burial ground. Also, the Titanic sunk off the shores of the city. Viewing the Halifax from the harbor gives you a whole new perspective. It was fun, especially when the other Harbor Hopper boat passed us. The boats fit many people. I would wear a mask even though you are outside. You are all cramped together. My husband came back from Canada with Covid-19. It may have been from the Harbor Hopper. Also, wear a hat and sunscreen. Thanks so much for a great time!

Don't miss this amazing tour of Halifax and it's harbor on the amphibious bus/boat! This is truly one of the kind experience. After the tour of the city, we splashed into the harbor and enjoyed the city from the water. Fantastic! If you are lucky, you will get Bethany as the captain and Matt as the first mate. Bethany can navigate land and water equally skillfully, while Matt will make you laugh for an hour (if you pay attention to his great jokes:).

Owen you were awesome! Thanks for the informative and hilarious trip. This was the 2nd tour we have done and will be back for more.

It was a cold, rainy, and basically all-around misery of a day. We had walked around Halifax for a couple of hours and were soaked straight through but still wanted to go on the duck tour we had reserved a few days prior. And we're so glad we did! We learned a few very important things on this tour by our 12-year old tour guide Annabelle: 1. Waving to Citadel Hill is not considered crazy. It's what the locals do (and do as the locals do or else the tour guide gets tetchy!). 2. Don't run up Citadel Hill in the dark. You may fall into the "Pit of Death" and sprain your ankle. 3. The locals have lunch with live music in a park in the summers, which is accompanied by an also live cannon punctuating noon. There's nothing like a little firepower to charge up ones lunch hour. 4. You are toured down a street that 30,000 people walk down daily, but do not get to hit any of them. 5. It felt like The Captain drove into the water at full speed. No kidding, this was not a "wading" experience. Loved it. 6. And last but not least, It's not a duck tour, it's an "amphibious LARC V" vehicle tour, which is much MUCH better than a duck tour. For one thing, they bought American! Another thing Is you get to luxuriate in a million dollar vehicle for your tour. For another thing... You'll have to take it to find out the rest! Thank you very much to our driver/captain and our tour guide Annabelle. Just kidding Abigail! See we Hawaiians on your chilly Harbour Hopper tour were paying attention (even though we didn't wave at Citadel Hill. She was sleeping and we thought it would be rude to wake her). We loved your tour and know that your Mom (Hi Mom!) would be proud of you. Abigail is an educational and very entertaining tour guide! P.S. If this is your one and only lifetime trip to Halifax, you may want to bring your own flag. If Abigail is your tour guide, you'll find out why!

Amphibious tour bus... Nuff said To be honest I'm not a fan of tour buses. I prefer to use Yelp as my tour guide. That being said I decided to try this out because I don't get the opportunity to ride amphibious vehicles very often. Dress accordingly and prepare to get wet. Engine is loud at the back. So move to the front if you want to listen to the tour guide. Kudos to her. It was an entertaining and informative tour. I got to learn about Halifax history, breweries, and lunch spots. Needless to say I was on a strict diet of fish & chips and Alexander Keith for a while. Ribbit ribbit, mutha frogger!

The 7-day Tour East Bus trip that I'm traveling on stopped here; we have 50 tourists in our group. The $222.50 attractions package includes access to the Whale Watching Boat Tour, Thousand Island Boat Tour, Hopewell Rocks, Maritime Museum, etc., of which this attraction is one of the experiences. The 1 hour Harbour Hopper Tour is the current attraction. Lots of Halifax history presented by the Captain and First Mate. It's a worthwhile land and waterfront experience on a "$1 Million amphibious vehicle". This company bought 5 of the 900 United States military vehicles built for the Vietnam War and retrofitted them as a tourist experience. Historical Canada

I'd always seen the HH driving about town and wondered why people would do something so touristy... But I did get a free ticket from a friend to go so thought I would give it a whirl. It was actually very educational, even for a Haligonian and I learnt a lot of things about the city I didn't know before (ie Brunswick street used to be called "knock 'em down alley", who knew? It was nice that it was both a water and land tour since it gives you perspective of the city from every angle. The tour guide was super enthusiastic and good at her job. She clearly knows a lot about the noisy and was wager to share, I'd definitely recommend this to anyone whether you're from Halifax or just visiting.

Adrian was an incrediblel tour guide. Informative and humorous. Excellent intro to Halifax.

A good place to start a visit to Halifax. Corny jokes and stories, peppered with a bit of real history and a nice overview of downtown sites.

What's more unique and fun than doing a tour of Halifax in a LARC-V? You get a land and sea experience in the amphibious vehicle while learning about the history and hot spots of Halifax. The guided tour is about an hour, travels around downtown and into the water to give you a different perspective of the boardwalk. Something worth checking out whether you're visiting or call Halifax home, you never know what you might learn!

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Welcome to City Harbour Cruises.  We offer guided public boat tours and private charters of the Halifax harbour and surrounding areas. 

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Come aboard and let us captain you and your friends and family on your very own private 26’ Grand Entertainer pontoon boat.  Relax, sit back and enjoy leisurely cruising in style!

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What’s Included in our tours:

• Friendly and fun Transport Canada Certified Operators
• 1 complimentary bottled water per person (private charters only)
• Licensed bar onboard
• Cozy blankets if needed

What to bring: camera, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, swimwear, towels, sweater, light snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages

Ask about our Charcuterie Boards, available on request.

One Hour Daytime & Early Evening Public Cruises

Come aboard, sit back and enjoy a fun-filled guided tour enriched with great facts and history of our beautiful Halifax harbour! Experience cruising along the Halifax waterfront, around Georges Island, under the bridge and into The Narrows to the location of where the Halifax Explosion occurred in 1917.  You will also get a great view of the East Coast Canadian Navy ships and if you’re lucky, observe some harbour seals and other sea mammals and birds along the way!

(Please note:  We also offer one hour and 2.5 hour private charters during the daytime and early evening hours.  See booking page).

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End the day right with your favorite people on your very own private captained pontoon boat.  Enjoy a leisurely evening cruise while taking in the beautiful sunset and sights of the Halifax Harbour and North West Arm.  Sit back, enjoy, and let us take care of the rest.