Overview
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2 hours
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A cruise aboard The Tall Ship Silva is the perfect way to fully appreciate a beautiful day on the Halifax Harbour. Join us on our comfortable and thoroughly impressive vessel for this relaxing afternoon outing on the water. Your journey beings on the Halifax waterfront as you set off into the big harbour where you’ll have a unique perspective of some of Halifax’s most notable landmarks including Georges Island, the Halifax Waterfront, Historic Properties, and more. Passengers will be invited to help the crew hoist the Silva’s sails, enjoy a beverage or two from the onboard Murphy’s Pub, and then simply sit back, relax and enjoy a beautiful day out on the water.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
What To Expect
Tall Ship Silva
Departure point is located along the Halifax Waterfront.
Angus L. Macdonald Bridge
Bridge spans Halifax Harbour
Options
Sailing Race Day Watch Party
No Musician Duration: 3 hours: 3 Hour tour on the Tall Ship Silva departing from Race Day Route: Starting from Bedford and going as far as the Halifax Naval Docks to give folks a great viewing spot of the Sailing Race Departing Area : Tour will be departing and ending in Bedford . Tour will depart from 200 Waterfront Drive.
Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise
What‘s Included
Live musical performance
All activities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks (available to purchase)
Parking is not included
Snack options available for purchase on board
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
296 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good vibes on the harbour!
384lucilleb,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great musician “Gary”! Not too long.
Ship was good , but not...
Nimish S,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Ship was good , but not proper sitting but no jot d drinks on board the singer did not sung well at all ! Also they took is in inner inlets instead if taking us near the ocean side start !
Great experience! Highly recommended
Sabrina F,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience. We visited Halifax for the first time and this was such a special part of our trip. The staff were so very kind to our kids (3 and 8) and even gave them a tour of the boat! Highly recommend
An interesting cruise
Norman B,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00A nice cruise around the harbor and excellent music during the cruise but we were disappointed that the sales were never used and it would have been nice to have some commentary about the sights we were passing along the way.
Amazing experience! Time...
Sabina P,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Time on the boat was about 2 hours and the views were amazing! The live music was great and the crew were so nice!
Sunset Cruise
MarinaFollowsTheSun,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed our cruise, enjoyed the musician, had some great weather and a lovely sunset. Definitely recommend for a nice summer evening.
Sailing in the harbors
Rhonda S,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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!
30 Minute Sail
Robin D,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Though 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.
Great 2025 RV Trip
Robert P,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you don't do this cruise you will miss out on a great experience. High lite of our Halifax visit.
Not a lot of info about...
Shelly H,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Not 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
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