--- title: "Halifax Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/halifax description: "Maritime warmth on a harbour-front boardwalk" --- # Halifax ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท Canada ยท US & Canada East Coast > "Maritime warmth on a harbour-front boardwalk" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.3 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 200 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (68 sailings), Oct (55 sailings), Aug (19 sailings) ## About Halifax Halifax's harbour is one of the deepest natural harbours in the world, and the city makes the most of it. Ships dock at Pavilion 22, right on the boardwalk, and the 78th Highlanders pipe band sometimes plays at arrival. The Halifax Citadel, a star-shaped fort on the hill above downtown, fires a noon cannon daily. Pier 21, nearby on the waterfront, was Canada's main immigration entry point from 1928 to 1971 and now operates as a museum. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic holds Titanic artefacts and covers the 1917 Halifax Explosion, which levelled much of the city's north end. The Seaport Farmers' Market, the oldest continuously operating market in North America, sells local cheese, smoked fish, and crafts. Peggy's Cove, about 45 minutes by car, has the lighthouse that shows up on every Nova Scotia postcard. Try a donair, Halifax's local fast-food signature, or lobster rolls at one of the waterfront spots. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** CAD (Canadian Dollar) - **Language:** English, French - **Timezone:** America/Halifax (UTC-3) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected, similar to US ## Location Coordinates: 44.6510, -63.5700 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Halifax/@44.65103,-63.57004,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Halifax&ll=44.65103,-63.57004&z=13) ## Things to Do in Halifax Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Half Day Small Group Tour in Peggy's Cove and Titanic Cemetery](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d1e0b3db-4cd2-4b6f-bf4c-be835ca96f3b.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (354) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ68 | Viator | | [Best of Halifax 3 Hr Ebike Tour with Tour Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e8e6c9f7-3500-4d35-9875-2bd3c79b99d4.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (305) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ75 | Viator | | [JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1c735f9d-a24a-4f0b-aea6-b3a963f329a0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (174) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ128 | Viator | | [Zodiac Coastal Tour with Naturalist Guide: Lunenburg](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e7fb2d4f-4b2b-4e11-9063-4b070bb93383.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (161) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ76 | Viator | | [JFarwell Adventure Yacht Sailing in the Halifax Harbour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2a688160-bc47-43dc-81dc-b0119ad8b711.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (163) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ71 | Viator | | [Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/41b77de0-77fb-4f1c-b444-6f9d2c767303.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (117) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ38 | Viator | | [Halifax Walking Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2669203f-ee90-4754-a53a-788af61ec647.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (88) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ125 | Viator | | [2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/45e74ace-269a-49e4-b4e8-ee8692757ab5.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (58) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ96 | Viator | | [Half Day Tour: Peggys Cove,Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a6779b1b-2e95-46fc-b0d1-bc351e814505.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (42) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ64 | Viator | | [Halifax Summer Breeze Sail](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f62e0843-537d-412f-b0e2-85f3368cb7a7.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (30) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ82 | Viator | | [JFarwell Sunset Wine & Cheese Aboard the Reverie](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/26f925b5-5687-4875-8d92-c784f6a78d92.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (23) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ1,426 | Viator | | [JFarwell Sip & Sail aboard the Reverie](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a5ef68b2-8931-4db8-b537-03ad576d835e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (19) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ741 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Prince Edward Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/prince-edward-island.md): 97 nm - [Saint John](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/saint-john.md): 112 nm - [Eastport](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/eastport.md): 146 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-escape-halifax-bermuda~NCL-BREAKAWAY-20261025-7.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ408 per person (โ‚ฌ817 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Breakaway](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-breakaway.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-25 - **Itinerary:** Coastal Escape โ€“ Halifax & Bermuda ## Featured Cruises from Halifax Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Iron Lanterns โ€“ Boston, Halifax & Portland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iron-lanterns-boston-halifax-portland~PCL-MJ-20261031-7.md) | Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-10-31 | 7 | โ‚ฌ622 | | [Coastal Escape โ€“ Halifax & Bermuda](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-escape-halifax-bermuda~NCL-BREAKAWAY-20261025-7.md) | Norwegian Breakaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-25 | 7 | โ‚ฌ408 | | [Cobblestone & Citadel โ€“ Halifax from New York](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobblestone-citadel-halifax-from-new-york~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270601-4.md) | Independence Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-06-01 | 4 | โ‚ฌ449 | ## Browse Cruises - 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