JFarwell Adventure Yacht Sailing in the Halifax Harbour

Name: JFarwell Adventure Yacht Sailing in the Halifax Harbour
Brand: J Farwell Sailing Tours
SKU: 312651P2
Price: 66.57 USD
Rating: 5.0 (69 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceHalifax, Canada

Signature Sailing in the Halifax Harbour

1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Let the power of mother nature propel you as you cruise across the harbor on Halifax's only wind-powered sailing experience. This small-group tour is a great introduction to sailing: you can be as hands-on with the sailing process as you like, or simply sit back and enjoy the scenery.

Wind-powered sailing experience: The only one in Halifax
Soak up views of Halifax Harbour as you sail
Opportunities to get a hands-on experience helping the crew
Small-group tour (maximum 12 guests): A more personalized experience

What's Included

Sailing Equipment

Alcoholic Beverages
Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1655 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3, Canada
Our booth is located on the Halifax Waterfront, a short 10 minute walk down the boardwalk from the cruise ship terminal.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Operated by J Farwell Sailing Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Matthew_K

My boyfriend booked this trip for us to celebrate my birthday (we sailed on Monday Sept 4, 2023). It was very beautiful and the Captain (Kaleigh - was her name, I believe) and the deck hand (Molly? - I’m terrible with names) were wonderful, kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The sailing conditions were perfect for the majority of the ride as well, there was fog that rolled in at the end and the Captain was super confident in sailing through it, and made us feel safe as she navigates the waters. Highly recommend!

Reviews

5.0

69 reviews

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Fun sailing trip!

Cheryl_N, Sep 2023

Fun sailing trip with Angela and Molly who also let us help hoist the sails. It was a beautiful, calm day for sailing and Angela was very informative, answering all of our sailing questions.

Hands on Sailing!

Mel_M, Sep 2023

Jeff and Angela (the owners) took us on an amazing cruise in Halifax Harbour. I love to sail, so Jeff let me take the helm and work the sheets as much as I wanted. It’s the slow season and I was surprised that they took Tammy and I alone and didn’t cancel since the boat holds 12. Don’t miss your opportunity to sail with the best!

Great sailing experience

Ray_K, Sep 2023

Angela, our skipper, was amazing. Full of interesting sailing information and insights about the Halifax harbour.

Beautiful & Worth it!

Matthew_K, Sep 2023

Worth the Price

Hailey_R, Sep 2023

I booked this trip as an excursion for a bachelorette group (7 girls) and we had a blast! Some of the girls were apprehensive about sailing beforehand but the ladies leading this excursion were personable, knowledgeable and just so lovely. Drink menu reasonably priced, time for 1 or 2 drinks Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for such a great, detailed review of your time sailing with us! So glad you enjoyed your bachelorette trip with us!

Fun times

Joseph_W, Aug 2023

Very friendly, experienced skipper and crew. The Beneteau’s were beautiful, fun boats. I enjoyed hoisting the sails and also just soaking in the sights.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Our Beneteaus really are such beautiful, fun boats! So glad you enjoyed your time aboard.

Don't second guess this adventure, it's GREAT!

Craig_C, Aug 2023

Captain Mark and mate Liam were awesome! Mark was very informative about Halifax history, including the harbour and some local folklore. A great time was had by all! Best of luck at Uni Liam! Mark- safe travels when you start your bucket list! btw, Liam is a fantastic photographer!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Just fabulous - so glad you enjoyed sailing with Mark and Liam! Thank you!

Don’t pass this up!

Teresa_C, Jul 2023

Amazing time with friends out on the water with Brendan and Kip. Very friendly and we felt safe and enjoyed our ride. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for sailing with us and taking the time to leave such great feedback!

Great experience.

Anne_B, Jul 2023

Great sail in Halifax Harbour. It was nice that we were able to sail and tack the boat. The Beneteau was very nice to sail. Crew was very good.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks for sailing with us! We love putting our guests to work onboard - so glad you enjoyed it!

worth it

Anju_S, Jul 2023

whole ride was a great experience and want to go again. whole ride was well maintain. rest areas are also well- organize.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks so much for your kind review - we would love to welcome you back again!

Nice way to see Halifax harbor!

Robert_F, Jul 2023

This was a very nicely organized sailing tour of the harbor around Halifax. Very friendly staff, boat in perfect condition, and a great 1.5 hour experience overall!

“Pancake” in the Harbor!!

Josephine_K, Jul 2023

The crew was great! They made the trip educational, and so much fun! We enjoyed the company of our shipmates as well. Thank you!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

There is nothing like our specialty PANCAKE sail under the jib! Thank you so much for choosing to sail with us, so glad you enjoyed it!

Sail away for a fun afternoon!

Wendy_K, Jul 2023

The captain and staff were so warm and hospitable! A great time was had by all! Beautiful, clean, safe boat!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much, Wendy! 😊

Fantastic sailing tour!

Jacki_K, Jun 2023

We went on the Learning to Sail tour and it was fantastic to learn what’s involved in sailing a sailboat. We also got to sit up front under the sails.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks so much for taking the time to lead a review! We love when guests are hands on with sailing with us!

Great experience! Highly recommend

Julie_B, May 2023

Captain Brandon and First Mate Frankie were very knowledgeable and fabulous hosts! We had a fantastic time.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Julie! Thanks so much for sailing with us. So glad you enjoyed your time with Brandon and Frankie!

Brilliant Experience

Lindsey_R, Oct 2022

Fantastic tour by Jeff & Kayleigh. Very informative we learnt a lot. Particularly enjoyed taking part in sailing the boat. Wish we were here longer to do it again. Thanks guys 👋👋

Wonderful sailing experience

Erin_G, Aug 2022

Our sailing trip was thoroughly enjoyable. We got to enjoy the Halifax harbour while also learning about how a sailboat works/operates. The staff were very friendly and helpful and answered any questions that we had. It was a wonderful way to spend a sunny afternoon.

Perfect activity with kids

Mlissa_C, Jul 2022

We enjoyed this activity with our two kids and enjoyed everything about the experience: the generosity of the owners who took the time to share a lot of information and were understanding with the kids, the local wines and beers onboard... Also the duration (90 minutes) is perfect. Thank you for the great memories.

Ride was interactive....

Lindsay_Y, Jun 2022

Ride was interactive. Good drinks and good company! Loved the views. Staff was friendly and did an excellent job.

Absolutely recommend going

Whitney_S, May 2022

The boat was beautiful and clean. The staff and captain were so friendly. They let you get involved in sailing the boat. It was very relaxing and definitely worth the money for our experience