Experience golden hour, that magical time of night when the sun makes its way below the horizon, on the Halifax Sunset Cruise aboard our signature ship, the Tall Ship Silva. Purchase wine, beer, cocktails, and other beverages from our onboard bar before you set off from Cable Wharf, cruise past historic Georges Island, and make your way towards Maugher Beach and the iconic McNabs Island lighthouse. If conditions are favorable, you’ll be invited to help raise the sails before the Silva circles back for a cruise alongside the stunning Halifax Waterfront.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:20 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 12 of the next 20 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
The 4.4km Harbourwalk is buzzing with energy. On the water, sailboats, ferries, cargo ships and naval vessels are a regular sight. The beautiful lights and bursting energy of people makes it a great scenery.
A glacial drumlin and the largest island entirely within the harbour limits of Halifax Harbour located in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. The Island is the location of Fort Charlotte - named after King George's wife Charlotte. The island is now a National Historic Site of Canada.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $40 per person for this Halifax experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 4:45 PM and 7:15 PM.
Children aged 5–9 pay from $23, adults from $40.
It can: 12 of the next 20 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 145 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 95 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Murphys Sailing Tours Ltd.
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Wonderful sunset cruise with a great musician and it was not overcrowded. There are drinks to purchase onboard. Definitely bring layers to wear as it does get colder out in the water (September)....I was thankful to have a hat and gloves too. No issues with seasickness at all. A lovely ship and great time!
Great harbor, lighthouse and sunset vistas. Terrific Captain and crew. Excellent entertainment, song choices and performance. Cool, relaxed vibe very comfortable and gorgeous sailing ship.
the trip around the harbor was enjoyable even if the weather was a little off. Music was good. crew was good.
An enjoyable way to view Halifax Harbour.
The sunset cruise was nice, the crew was very helpful & friendly. And the musician was a great touch.
Amazing views of the harbor and I always love it when I have the opportunity to listen to live music.
We had a great time on our sunset cruise. If was a beautiful evening and yhe entertainment was fantastic!
I had an amazing time with the cruise. We had a musician on board. The crew members were fabulous. The view was incredible. Highly recommend!
Great tour. We lucked out on the weather and had a beautiful sunset cruise. The live music was a great addition.
The ship is easy to maneuver. The crew is helpful, professional and friendly. My husband and I made some new friends during the cruise. We had the pleasure of listening to "Big Gary" and he was charming and had a perfect lineup of songs for easy listening.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician | 1h 30min | 4.6 (95) | $40 | |
 Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise Ft. a Live Musician | 2 hours | 4.3 (361) | $39 | View |
 Peggy's Cove Sunset tour | 3 hours | 4.7 (22) | $82 | View |
 Peggys Cove Sunset Tour | 3 hours | 4.8 (12) | $75 | View |
 Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour | 55 min | 4.7 (1,554) | $58 | View |
 Peggy's Cove Small-Group Express: Scenic Tour from Halifax | 3 hours | 4.2 (912) | $57 | View |
 Wine and Lunch Escape | 6h 30min–7h | 4.9 (617) | $170 | View |