Visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia by cruise ship? Let us be your hosts with a private sea kayaking tour. We work with many of the cruise lines to provide their kayaking shore excursions, so check with your ship first to see if there is a paddling excursion that meets your needs and book directly with them.* If not, we offer several shore excursion options to help you make the most of your visit. Our base is a short drive from the cruise ship pier in Halifax, Nova Scotia and we are happy to arrange for transportation on any trip. Choose from one of the excursions below, or let us customize a tour for you.

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*note: By booking through the ship, most cruise lines will guarantee that the ship will not leave without you. Booking a shore excursion directly with an operator carries no such guarantee.

 

Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour

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Escape the crowds of the cruise ship and enjoy a private tour of scenic coastal bays, rocky shores, and sandy beaches at a comfortable pace with a professional guide. No experience is necessary, as every trip begins with a brief yet thorough safety and skills overview. Add an island lunch or a lobster feast on the wharf and it will be a highlight of your vacation.

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Length: 4 hours
Cost: $225 per person (2 people) and $185 (3 or more people)
Group size: 2 to 6 people
Includes: transportation, equipment rental, guide, snack
Departure: based on the ship's schedule
Reservations required

*Price does not include tax or gratuity

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Seascape Sea Kayak Tour

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A quick escape onto the ocean is a great way to get off the ship, explore the coastline of Nova Scotia and get back to Halifax with enough time to enjoy our downtown waterfront before heading back to your ship. Maybe you are taking your children sea kayaking for the first time. The seascape tour is just for you.

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Length: 2.5 hours
Cost: $180 per person (2 people) $140 per person (3 or more)
Includes: kayak, gear, guide, and transportation
Departures: Based on ship schedule. Subject to availability
Reservations: Reservations are required and subject to availability.

*Price does not include tax or gratuity. No experience is necessary.

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Private Coastal Hike

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Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a hike along the breathtaking coastline of the Lower Prospect peninsula. Walk through a mix of terrain from smooth granite rock faces to boreal wetlands while learning about coastal plain plant species and marine ecology. Treat yourself to wild strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Enjoy a light snack while enjoying a panoramic view of the open Atlantic Ocean, while lobster boats check traps and cormorants and gulls circle the sky above.

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Length: 4 hours
Cost: $120 per person (2 people) $110 (3 or more people)
Group: size 2 to 6 people
Includes: transportation, equipment rental, guide, snack
Departure: based on ship schedule
Reservations required

*Price does not include tax or gratuity

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Private Paddle & Hike Excursion

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Can’t decide whether to paddle or hike? Do both. This multi-sport excursion combines a private guided kayaking tour with a guided coastal hike, with a tasty lunch in between. Experience the best of Nova Scotia- by land and by sea.

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Length: 6 hours
Cost: $295 per person(2 people) $240 (3 or more people)
Group: size 2 to 6 people
Includes: transportation, equipment rental, guide, snack, shore lunch
Departure: based on ship schedule
Reservations required

*Price does not include tax or gratuity

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Group Shore Excursion

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If you are traveling with a group of 6 to 35, we are happy to arrange a private group excursion for you. The length of the tour is flexible, based on the ship’s schedule. Transportation to and from the ship is available and will be priced based on the size of the group. We have several food options to choose from- ranging from a snack on the water to a lobster feast on the wharf. If some of your group would prefer not to paddle, we have non-paddling options such as hiking, a lobster boat tour, and even a golf course located just up the road. Contact us and we will customize a shore excursion that is perfect for your group. Pricing will be based on the length of the trip, itinerary, transportation needs, and food options.

 

Things to bring:

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• Sunscreen

• Hat

• Water

• Sunglasses w/ strap

• Shoes that can get wet (old tennis shoes, sports sandals, etc)

• Clothing: avoid cotton (jeans, etc), wear quick-dry (synthetic) material, fleece, yoga clothes, etc.

• Extra fleece/windbreaker to change into

• Camera

• Sturdy shoes (if hiking)