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| Its all about ships and more |
| PORTS OF CALL |
The guide to Halifax continues with a photo tour
of some of the places of interest in and around
Halifax.
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of some of the places of interest in and around
Halifax.
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CRUISING TO
HALIFAX,
NOVA SCOTIA
Photo Tour*
HALIFAX,
NOVA SCOTIA
Photo Tour*
Holland America's Maasdam at the Cruise Pavilion.
Above: Caribbean Princess docked at the container port
adjoining the Cruise Pavilion. (It should be noted that
Caribbean Princess often docks at the Cruise Pavilion).
Below: Looking back along the boardwalk linking the
cruise port to downtown, Queen Mary 2 can be seen
berthed at the Cruise Pavilion
adjoining the Cruise Pavilion. (It should be noted that
Caribbean Princess often docks at the Cruise Pavilion).
Below: Looking back along the boardwalk linking the
cruise port to downtown, Queen Mary 2 can be seen
berthed at the Cruise Pavilion
Above: The Historic Properties area houses
several shops.
Right: One can see glass objects being made at
Royal Scotian Crystal.
several shops.
Right: One can see glass objects being made at
Royal Scotian Crystal.
Carnival Triumph at the Cruise Pavilion in Halifax.
There are a variety of boats offering excursions
and tours of the harbor.
Right: An amphibious vehicle is used to give
tours on both land and sea.
Below: The Dartmouth ferry passes a sailing ship
tour of the harbor.
and tours of the harbor.
Right: An amphibious vehicle is used to give
tours on both land and sea.
Below: The Dartmouth ferry passes a sailing ship
tour of the harbor.
Halifax Tour Page One
Halifax Tour Page Two
Halifax Tour Page Two
Halifax Tour Page Two
Halifax Tour Page Two
THE CRUISE PORT Most cruise ships dock at the
Cruise Pavilion Complex. These were commercial
piers and the buildings have been renovated especially
for cruise ship use. Included within the terminal are
tourist information desks and stalls where local
merchants sell Canadian-themed items including arts
and crafts and souvenirs. Taxis and buses can usually be
found outside of the terminal buildings.
Many cruise passengers walk from the cruise
terminal area into downtown Halifax. A boardwalk has
been constructed along the waterfront that links the two
areas. Along it one finds shops, restaurants, museums
and often special events.
Halifax has become such a popular port of call that
sometimes there are more ships calling than can be
accommodated at the Cruise Pavilion. In such
circumstances, the overflow usually dock at the
adjoining container port. Shuttle buses take passengers
who are going ashore independently from the container
port to the Cruise Pavilion. (Walking to or from the
container port is not permitted). The buses for the ship’
s organized shore excursions normally meet those
passengers in the container port and thus in such
instances one does not have to go to the Cruise Pavilion.
Cruise Pavilion Complex. These were commercial
piers and the buildings have been renovated especially
for cruise ship use. Included within the terminal are
tourist information desks and stalls where local
merchants sell Canadian-themed items including arts
and crafts and souvenirs. Taxis and buses can usually be
found outside of the terminal buildings.
Many cruise passengers walk from the cruise
terminal area into downtown Halifax. A boardwalk has
been constructed along the waterfront that links the two
areas. Along it one finds shops, restaurants, museums
and often special events.
Halifax has become such a popular port of call that
sometimes there are more ships calling than can be
accommodated at the Cruise Pavilion. In such
circumstances, the overflow usually dock at the
adjoining container port. Shuttle buses take passengers
who are going ashore independently from the container
port to the Cruise Pavilion. (Walking to or from the
container port is not permitted). The buses for the ship’
s organized shore excursions normally meet those
passengers in the container port and thus in such
instances one does not have to go to the Cruise Pavilion.
SHOPPING Halifax offers a number of shopping
venues for cruise passengers. In the past, these
focused primarily on Canadian-related products and
local crafts. However, branches of some of the
more popular cruise port shops have begun to open.
The cruise port area now contains several shops and
there are shops and stalls along the boardwalk
geared toward visitors. Of course, in the city itself
there is the typical array of shops catering to the
needs of the local population.
venues for cruise passengers. In the past, these
focused primarily on Canadian-related products and
local crafts. However, branches of some of the
more popular cruise port shops have begun to open.
The cruise port area now contains several shops and
there are shops and stalls along the boardwalk
geared toward visitors. Of course, in the city itself
there is the typical array of shops catering to the
needs of the local population.
CRUISE SHIPS - - The following are links
to Beyondships' profiles of some of the
cruise ships that call each year in Halifax.
Aurora
Caribbean Princess
Carnival Glory
Celebrity Summit
Costa Atlantica
Crown Princess
Crystal Symphony
Enchantment of the Seas
Eurodam
Explorer of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas
Maasdam
Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Spirit
Queen Mary 2
to Beyondships' profiles of some of the
cruise ships that call each year in Halifax.
Aurora
Caribbean Princess
Carnival Glory
Celebrity Summit
Costa Atlantica
Crown Princess
Crystal Symphony
Enchantment of the Seas
Eurodam
Explorer of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas
Maasdam
Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Spirit
Queen Mary 2
GETTING AROUND Downtown is within walking distance of
the cruise terminal and many passengers do walk there along the
Harbor Boardwalk (above). However, parts of the downtown
area are on the slope of a steep hill (left). Thus, walking to
places like the Halifax Citadel or the Clock Tower can be
strenuous.
There are lots of alternatives to walking. Taxis wait outside
the cruise terminal and there are public buses. In addition, a
number of companies offer tours of the city using various modes
of transportation.
Halifax has a fine harbor and there are quite a few boats that
give tours of the harbor. However, some of these boats are
sometimes chartered for cruise ship shore excursions so it is a
good idea to check with the operator beforehand. A low-cost
alternative way to see the harbor is to take the commuter ferry
across the harbor to Dartmouth.
the cruise terminal and many passengers do walk there along the
Harbor Boardwalk (above). However, parts of the downtown
area are on the slope of a steep hill (left). Thus, walking to
places like the Halifax Citadel or the Clock Tower can be
strenuous.
There are lots of alternatives to walking. Taxis wait outside
the cruise terminal and there are public buses. In addition, a
number of companies offer tours of the city using various modes
of transportation.
Halifax has a fine harbor and there are quite a few boats that
give tours of the harbor. However, some of these boats are
sometimes chartered for cruise ship shore excursions so it is a
good idea to check with the operator beforehand. A low-cost
alternative way to see the harbor is to take the commuter ferry
across the harbor to Dartmouth.
Cruise destination guide - - photo tour - - Halifax, Nova Scotia - - page 2
* This photo tour and the accompanying commentary should only be viewed as a general guide that is based upon one writer's research
and experiences. Accordingly, readers should do their own research prior to their journey. Beyondships is not affiliated with any of the
entities depicted or mentioned herein and assumes no responsibility for their actions and for the products and/or services they provide.
Nor is inclusion in this photo tour a recommendation of the entity shown, its products, services or facilities.
and experiences. Accordingly, readers should do their own research prior to their journey. Beyondships is not affiliated with any of the
entities depicted or mentioned herein and assumes no responsibility for their actions and for the products and/or services they provide.
Nor is inclusion in this photo tour a recommendation of the entity shown, its products, services or facilities.
Taxis can be found at the Cruise Pavilion and at taxi stands
around the city. They can also be hailed but this can be
difficult.
Sightseeing buses take passengers from the Cruise Pavilion
to many of the places of interest. The pink buses contribute
to the fight against breast cancer.
around the city. They can also be hailed but this can be
difficult.
Sightseeing buses take passengers from the Cruise Pavilion
to many of the places of interest. The pink buses contribute
to the fight against breast cancer.