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Farwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing: An Exclusive Halifax Waterfront Experience
4.9
149 Ratings
Halifax
Our 45-foot opulent sailboat stands out on the Halifax shoreline. Our enthusiastic team is always happy to get our guests to participate in the sailing – steer the vessel, raise the sails, or just unwind and take in the stunning views and delectable wines that Nova Scotia presents.
Our 45-foot opulent sailboat stands out on the Halifax shoreline. Our enthusiastic team is always happy to get our guests to participate in the sailing – steer the vessel, raise the sails, or just unwind and take in the stunning views and delectable wines that Nova Scotia presents.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 1655 Lower Water St - This is truly the perfect way to enjoy your evening! During this 2.5 hour sail, you will enjoy a guided tasting of the variety of wines grown & produced right here in Nova Scotia. Learn about the wineries and grapes as you sample an award-winning sparkling, a Tidal Bay (Nova Scotia’s appellation wine), a rose, and a red wine….
- 1655 Lower Water St - This is truly the perfect way to enjoy your evening! During this 2.5 hour sail, you will enjoy a guided tasting of the variety of wines grown & produced right here in Nova Scotia. Learn about the wineries and grapes as you sample an award-winning sparkling, a Tidal Bay (Nova Scotia’s appellation wine), a rose, and a red wine. As part of this tour, you will enjoy a hands-on sailing experience along the Halifax skyline past George’s Island towards McNabs Island, and finally into the narrows of the Northwest Arm to see some of the beautiful homes as the sun sets. Enjoy your time while seated at the bow, or relax with our crew at the stern of during this beautiful, intimate sailing experience.
What's Included
- Experiential Sailing
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Experiential Sailing
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
- Wine Sampling - Four Nova Scotia wines paired with local charcuterie
- Wine Sampling - Four Nova Scotia wines paired with local charcuterie
Location
J Farwell Sailing Tours
Lower Water Street
You can find us on the Halifax Boardwalk. Our gangway is located directly next to our solar powered, white sea container yacht shop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(149 Ratings)
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Nanialei
Aug 31, 2025
Great sunset cruise - Had a wonderful sunset cruise with Captain Ryan. Appreciated being on a beautiful sailboat with a limited number of people (as opposed to the larger boats we passed with people crammed together like sardines). Enjoyed tasting the local wines expertly poured by Emerson. We were told we could bring snacks but didn’t really need to as there was ample food provided. (I did bring some chocolate which paired nicely with the red wine!) Highly recommend this trip.
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Susan_l
Aug 23, 2025
Sunset sail - Ryan the captain and Mitch his first mate were excellent. The experience from beginning to end was exceptional. If you go to Halifax, I urge you to book this trip.
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I6033uwscottc
Aug 21, 2025
Great unique experience - We live in Ontario and we did a two week driving trip around the maritimes for our holiday this year. We experience several great moments. This voyage on the J. Farwell “wine and cheese evening cruise” in Halifax was the highlight of the whole trip. Our captain (Andrew) was friendly extremely competent and very knowledgeable about the area and sailing. We not only felt safe but comfortable. He had extensive knowledge of the area and its history. We really enjoyed the wine and cheese that was served by Mitch. He was funny and had keen knowledge of what he was serving. He was also a competent sailor and added tremendously to the experience. When we return to the area again someday we will definitely plan another cruise with J. Farewell’s Sailing.
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A2779ggannb
Aug 19, 2025
A wonderful sail! - Fin, Paul and Alexandra were amazing staff who made our sailing experience amazing. They were knowledgeable, welcoming and hospitable. We loved learning about Halifax's history while we led expertly sailing around the waters. A must do!
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X2337kbjaneh
Aug 17, 2025
Moonlight Sonata - Wonderful experience - great Captain and crew. Nice wine variety - especially enjoyed the rose. The ship was comfortable and the sailing smooth!
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Artss1119zg
Aug 15, 2025
Awesome Adventure - We had a fantastic time! It was our 1st time on a sailboat. The sunset cruise with wine pairings & charcuterie board was a special treat. Our guides were excellent.
Would definitely do it again.
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Eli_r
Aug 10, 2025
A Perfect Evening - Truly the best time. It was my dad's 75th birthday, and the captain and crew went out of their way to make sure it was a memorable evening. Excellent sail, excellent service and a great way to see Halifax. A must do.
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Rebecca
Aug 10, 2025
Sunset cruise - The cruise was so beautiful and relaxing! Our guides were gracious and informative. The sunset was stunning. We arrived and watched at the perfect moment!
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Bunpeach
Aug 5, 2025
Lovely time - Beautiful boat, great wine and cheese, and Finn and Colin were very fun crew members. We thought it was a wonderful way to see Halifax and the mansions nearby.
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Risa
Aug 3, 2025
Beautiful first night in Halifax - This was a great way to start our trip. We met some lovely Canadians on our boat. Paul and Derek were amazing and knowledgeable about the area and the wines. Beautiful sunset. Highly recommended.
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