Your visit to Halifax will simply not be complete without experiencing a scenic sailing cruise on the world's second-largest natural harbour – the Halifax Harbour. Join us aboard Halifax’s signature ship, the Tall Ship Silva, for local, live music and to see the sights, city, and coastline, from a unique perspective. While on board our historic, three-masted schooner, you’ll see some of Halifax’s most well-known landmarks including Georges Island National Historic Site, the Historic Properties, the vibrant waterfront, and the scenic Northwest Arm. If conditions are favourable, you’ll be invited to join the crew in raising the sails - this is especially fun for the little ones. So come, relax, refresh with a beverage or two from the onboard bar, and enjoy your leisurely sailing cruise on the water.
2-hour Cruise
Halifax Highlights
Live Music
June 5 - October 18, 2026. See tour times and complete schedule here.
Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise departs/returns from Cable Wharf, 1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax, B3J1S5. Click or tap here to see the location on Google Maps.
Items can be added to your cart during your ticket purchase or in some cases, they can be purchased at our Halifax Waterfront Tour Ticket Centres.
We run rain or shine. Occasionally wind will impact the safety of going on the water. In this case we will reach out to you prior and provide an option to rebook or a full refund.
Unfortunately due to the requirement of stairs to reach the seating area and other facilities on the boat, it is not wheel chair accessible. Alternatively, our Harbour Hopper vessel is accessible for one wheel chair per tour.
Seating is first come first serve on an open air vessel (we have canopies if it is raining). Although, if you require a seat for your tour please let us know by emailing store@ambassatours.com with your reservation number.
Booking in advance is highly recommended as tours can sell out, especially during the summer.
The cruise runs for 2 hours.
Smoking and vaping of any kind are forbidden on all vessels.
Yes, snack combos and beverages can be purchased on board. Options include beer bundles, classic and deluxe hot dog or sausage combos, and soft drinks.
We'd love to hear from you, too - please share a review, rating and recommendation following your tour!
"The tour guide was outstanding, she really knew her stuff and kept the whole trip fun and interesting."
"The crew couldn't have been nicer. We got a tour of the boat, engine room, pilot house, etc. just for asking. The sailing tour itself winds around the harbour to a narrow cove filled with expensive houses and boats and back with the sails unfurled for the return trip. Music was good and the experience was great."
"We had the BEST time on the Tall Ship Silva! The vibes were fantastic, music catchy, and drinks delicious. The views we got from the ship were incredible. Definitely a wonderful end to our Halifax vacation."
"Tour was very nice, lots of awesome views and little history facts pointed out along the way. Live music was great, and the service from all workers was great."
"Such a lovely way to spend an evening, and a great way to see the Halifax Harbour from a beautiful angle. The live music was great, and there was a good selection of snacks and beverages."
"Enjoyed our cruise, enjoyed the musician, had some great weather and a lovely sunset. Definitely recommend for a nice summer evening."
