Shake up your typical happy hour on our Halifax Happy Hour Cruise - a 2-hour cruise along the Halifax Harbour and into the scenic Northwest Arm! Enjoy live music, breathtaking views, and great deals on beverages, all for an unbeatable ticket price. Pair your beverages with a selection of onboard snacks including popcorn, hotdogs and sausages - these can be pre-ordered or ordered when you arrive. This a laid-back, good times only cruise makes for the perfect outing for birthdays, staff get-togethers, or a casual night out with friends. Whether you're sipping your favourite drink on deck, soaking in the city skyline, or dancing along to live tunes, this cruise offers a completely different way to experience happy hour in Halifax. Join us aboard, raise a toast, and let the good times sail!
Please note: Seating on the upper level is limited.
2-hour Cruise
Best-Value Cruise
Live Music
June 12 - September 26, 2026. See tour times and complete schedule here.
Adult: Starting from $22
Halifax Happy Hour Cruise departs/returns from Cable Wharf, 1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J1S5. Click or tap here to see the location on Google Maps.
You can purchase these items while booking your tour or in some cases, items can be purchased at our waterfront ticket kiosks (subject to availability).
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.
Yes! There are great deals on beverages and select food items.
Booking in advance is highly recommended as tours can sell out, especially during the summer.
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.
Yes, without exception, all guests must be 19+ and present valid, government issued, photo identification to security to be checked and scanned before boarding the vessel.
This tour departs and returns at the Cable Wharf, 1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J1S5.
This tour will take place on the Harbour Queen, unless otherwise stated.
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.
Yes, all guests will be asked to provide a valid government issued photo ID prior to boarding.
Ambassatours Gray Line no longer accepts cash payments for any in person bookings or at our bars on our vessels. VISA, Mastercard and Interac are accepted at all locations.
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"The tour guide was outstanding, she really knew her stuff and kept the whole trip fun and interesting."
"It was fun, entertaining, with high energy individuals aboard along with the musician. Great vibes, low happy hour prices, and the hot dogs looked pretty good!"
"Great experience. Relaxing, and fun with music. Good for dates, friends or special events. Would go again, and recommend it for everyone."
"We did the Happy Hour Cruise during our visit to Halifax. Pricing was super reasonable for tickets and drinks considering it's a touristy thing. Live musician was awesome!! Shout out Party Marty!! He really turned a scenic boat ride into a fantastic core memory. The whole boat crew was lovely as well :) Wish I had taken more pictures but I was so wrapped up in the experience. 100% recommend!"
"Great time on the party boat. We had a great time on the Saturday Night Party Cruise. The DJ played great tunes and the atmosphere was friendly and fun. We danced all night."
"Great time. Great spur of the moment excursion. Boat was great lots of room and it was comfortable, live entertainment was great, great atmosphere and great times."
