Explore the Coastal Nature of Halifax

Explore the Coastal Nature of Halifax
Price: $40.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Water, Active
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours 30 Min.
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 20 minute walk, or an approximately 5 minute taxi (not included, approximately 10 CAD each way is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided There is a full cash bar on board and snacks available for purchase.
Recommended Dress in layers as it typically is significantly cooler on the water than it is on land. A hat and sunscreen for the sun is recommended, along with low-heeled shoes.
Restrictions The tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs and is only accessible for guests who are able to board and disembark with the assistance of a traveling companion. Stairs/ramps must be traversed to access the tour.

Get ready for a lobster-filled adventure across the Halifax Harbor and find out how crew members trap lobster when you book this exciting coastal cruise in Halifax. You'll learn how to handle a lobster, and watch as the crew retrieves lobster traps around the Harbor, making this the perfect trip for lobster-loving travelers. You'll even get to feed the seabirds and catch a glimpse of the Harbor's resident sea creatures, such as the fin whale and sunfish.

Start your sea-faring adventure by meeting on the boardwalk to take a short walk to your boat. You'll set sail across the Halifax Harbor to the mouth of the Harbor where Chebucto Head and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Here, you'll learn about the lobster with anecdotes the crew shares as you watch them pull lobster traps from the Atlantic Ocean's deep waters. As one of the most popular crustaceans along Canada's East Coast, the Atlantic lobster is world-renowned as one of the country's best exports from the salty waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

While on your excursion, you'll find out how lobsters thrive and survive the Atlantic Ocean while learning how to handle the snapping claws of the Atlantic lobster. Be on the lookout for "shy" sunfish, minke whales, fin whales, and seals while on your scenic cruise, as they like to hide or camouflage themselves. You may even catch a glimpse of Halifax Harbor's other finned sea residents, such as dolphins, sunfish, and tuna. End your tour with a festive feeding of the seabirds, who are always delighted to dine on delicious snacks offered from tourists and crew members alike.

From learning about the art of lobster trapping to feeding the seabirds, there's much to do on this scenic cruise in Halifax Harbor. Book your lobster-filled experience today for an experience of a lifetime!