Halifax cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Halifax, Canada (Canada and New England). The Seaport is walkable to the waterfront and Citadel. Peggy's Cove is about 45 minutes by road.
Pier
Ships dock
Halifax Seaport, Pier 21
Lines calling
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL, MSC
ship prices recorded for Carnival, NCL
Nearest sight
Halifax waterfront
~20 min walk
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | – | – | $28 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $38 | – | – | $78 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | $217 | – | $84 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | – | $89 | – | $75 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $85 | $212 | – | $57 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Halifax were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Halifax Carnival in Halifax NCL in Halifax MSC in Halifax
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax waterfront | 1.1 km | ~20 min walk |
| Citadel Hill | 1.6 km | ~10 min by road |
| Peggy's Cove | 32.2 km | ~75 min by road |
| Lunenburg | 65.8 km | ~145 min by road |
Distances are measured from Halifax Seaport, Pier 21. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Longer day trips: Lunenburg is about 1h15 each way.