About Halifax Boat Tours - Sunset & Hiking Combo
Intimate 5-hour harbour experience combining boating exploration with coastal hiking. Features private tours for 1-8 passengers with guided harbour history narration and sunset viewing over Bedford Basin. Offers a relaxed coastal adventure with music and ocean views.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Halifax Boat Tours is a private charter operator running sunset cruises, harbour tours, and McNabs Island hiking trips with pickup and drop-off service provided in the Halifax–Dartmouth harbour area. The company's core offering is small-group private charters for one to eight passengers aboard a single boat, with a captain who handles the historical commentary. Because every trip is a private booking for the whole boat rather than a per-person ticket, the format suits couples, families, or small friend groups looking for an uncrowded evening on the water.
The two flagship trips are distinct experiences rather than a fixed package. The Sunset Tour is a three-hour cruise through either the Bedford Basin or the Northwest Arm, timed to put the boat on the water as the sun drops over the city. The Boating & Hiking Tour is a longer five-hour outing that cruises the harbour, then docks at McNabs Island so passengers can walk the trails and explore the island's historic military forts before heading back.
Practical Information
Departure: Downtown Halifax–Dartmouth harbour area, with pickup and drop-off service provided — confirm your exact meeting point when booking. Season runs May through October.
Contact: (902) 483-5429 or info@halifaxboattours.com. Website: halifaxboattours.com. Phone booking is recommended.
Tour Options & Pricing:
- Sunset Tour: $649.99 + HST, up to 8 passengers, 3 hours. Evening cruise through the Bedford Basin or Northwest Arm with sunset views, music, and guided commentary.
- Boating & Hiking Tour: $799.99 + HST, up to 8 passengers, 5 hours. Harbour cruise with a stop at McNabs Island for trail hiking, fort exploration, and beach time.
Rates are private charter prices for the whole boat, not per-person pricing.
Season: May through October, with advance reservations strongly advised during peak summer weeks.
Because these are private charters, Halifax Boat Tours is a good fit for visitors who want an uncrowded, narrated evening on the harbour or a half-day that combines boat time with a walk on McNabs Island. Booking by phone is the most reliable way to lock in a date and confirm current availability.
At a Glance
| Tour format | Private charter for 1–8 passengers aboard one boat |
|---|---|
| Price | Sunset Tour $649.99 + HST (3 hours); Boating & Hiking Tour $799.99 + HST (5 hours) |
| Season | May through October |
| Departure | Downtown Halifax–Dartmouth harbour area, with pickup and drop-off provided |
| Phone | (902) 483-5429 |
| Website | halifaxboattours.com |
| Address | 16 Keystone Ct, Dartmouth, NS B3N 3B4 |
| Google rating | 5 stars (110 reviews) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private charter cost?
The 3-hour Sunset Tour is $649.99 + HST and the 5-hour Boating & Hiking Tour is $799.99 + HST. Rates cover the whole boat for up to 8 passengers — not per-person tickets.
What does the Boating & Hiking Tour include?
The 5-hour outing cruises the harbour, then docks at McNabs Island, where you can walk the trails, explore the island's historic military forts, and spend time on the beach before the ride back.
When does Halifax Boat Tours operate?
The season runs May through October. Advance reservations are strongly advised during peak summer weeks.
Where do tours depart?
Trips leave from the downtown Halifax–Dartmouth harbour area, and pickup and drop-off service is included — confirm your exact meeting point when booking.
How do I book?
Phone booking is recommended as the most reliable way to lock in a date: (902) 483-5429. You can also email info@halifaxboattours.com or visit halifaxboattours.com.
Who is this tour best for?
Because every trip is a private booking for the whole boat, it suits couples, families, or small friend groups of 1–8 who want an uncrowded, narrated evening on the harbour.
