Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Halifax: tourist information

Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812.

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Halifax Cruise Port Schedule

Halifax in the News

• Sep 18, 2023
  Cruise lines change itineraries as Hurricane Lee reaches New England USA and Canada Post-tropical cyclone Lee arrived in Canada on Saturday, September 16th, ushering in heavy rainfa...
• Sep 4, 2023
  NCL Norwegian to have 2 ships homeporting from Maryland (Sky & Sun) On September 1st, 2023, the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore MD welcomed NCL-Norwegian...
• Sep 2, 2023
  Hurtigruten's ships Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen meet in Northwest Passage On August 28th, 2023, a significant event unfolded on the Northwest Passage route as Hurtigruten ...
• Sep 2, 2023
  Port Halifax (Nova Scotia Canada) celebrating longstanding relationship with HAL-Holland America The Port of Halifax (Nova Scotia Canada) hosted a shoreside ceremony on Monday, August 28th, to m...
• Aug 26, 2023
  Seabourn unveils 24 voyages to Alaska, Canada and New England USA (summer & fall 2025) Following Seabourn's recent announcement disclosing their 2025 itineraries, the focus now shifts ...
• Jul 20, 2023
  MSC Cruises Unveils New Unforgettable Mediterranean Itinerary MSC Cruises has introduced a new itinerary for MSC Poesia that combines three of the Mediterranea...
• Jul 18, 2023
  MSC Meraviglia’s autumn program includes itineraries from New York to Canada/New England MSC Cruises is offering captivating autumn cruises aboard MSC Meraviglia along the east coast of ...
• Jul 7, 2023
  MSC Cruises Offering Longer Autumn Sailings That Guests Will Love MSC Cruises’ MSC Meraviglia is offering longer sailings for fall 2023 with in-depth stops a...
• Jul 6, 2023
  Swan Hellenic introduces 2024 cultural expedition cruises Cruise enthusiasts looking for an authentic experience with magnificent wildlife, historic sites,...
• Jul 1, 2023
  Iconic Ocean Liner Delayed After Urgent Diversion The Queen Mary 2, currently on a seven-night westbound transatlantic crossing, has experienced an...
• Jun 21, 2023
  Time is Running Out to Find Missing Titanic Exploration Submersible The world’s most famous cruise liner, the Titanic, continues to be in the headlines this week, ...
• Jun 14, 2023
  Carnival’s Newest Ship Arrives in New York City Carnival Venezia, the newest addition to the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, made her grand entry int...
• Jun 3, 2023
  Carnival Names First-Ever Ship Godfather for Carnival Venezia Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the new Carnival Venezia, currently making its way to New...
• Jun 3, 2023
  Cruise Line Grants Wish After Man Admires Ships for Over 80 Years A heart-warming experience unfolded on Holland America Line’s Zaandam when the ship welcomed a ...
• May 30, 2023
  Carnival Venezia Sets Sail With Venice Vibes and Special Guests The much-anticipated Carnival Venezia has set sail on her inaugural itinerary from Barcelona to N...

Port rating and occupancy

Port of Halifax ranks 141th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.

Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 0.

The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Halifax in the next 12 months is 0.

According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Halifax ranks 44.

Weather in Halifax

Current water temperature in Halifax now is 62°F (16.4°C)

Water temperature data provided by seatemperature.net.

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