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Farwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing: An Exclusive Halifax Waterfront Experience
4.9
122 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
- Four Nova Scotian Wines
- Experiential Sailing
- Snacks
- Four Nova Scotian Wines
- Experiential Sailing
- Snacks
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
(122 Ratings)
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Karenann_r
Jun 19, 2025
Brian and Collin were amazing. The weather wasn’t great but they turned it into a great time anyway. Highly recommend. - Good time. The wine and cheese tour was wonderful. Nice length of time. Brian and Collin were wonderful.
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Mikefromrivaltown
Jun 12, 2025
Unreal Sunset Cruise with Great Wine, Cheese & Vibes! - We had an absolutely incredible time on the JFarwell Sunset Cruise with Wine & Cheese Tasting. We totally lucked out with perfect weather and were treated to a stunning sunset over the beautiful Halifax Harbour—seriously postcard-worthy.
The cheese spread was top-tier, and the wine tasting included four pours—we especially loved the first white they served, and to my surprise, even the Nova Scotia red wine (and I’m usually not a red guy!) was super tasty—juicy, almost like a black currant vibe. Really impressive.
The crew was amazing—friendly, personable, and full of great knowledge about sailing and the surrounding harbour communities. Huge shoutout to Finn, who even let me take the wheel for a bit—YOU’RE MA BOY, FINN!
This cruise is an experience we’ll never forget. Whether you’re into boats, wine, or just want to soak in Halifax’s coastal beauty, this is a must-do.
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Chris_a
Jun 2, 2025
Perfect Evening - Captain Ryan and First Mate/Sommelier Finn were fantastic hosts for our wine and cheese sunset cruise. We enjoyed several wines, learned sailing techniques while "helping" to sail the boat, and laughed a lot at each other's stories. The charcuterie and additional company made for a perfect evening. Be sure to add this cruise to your Halifax visit!!
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Justin
May 30, 2025
Super experience. Just the best. - Super experience with Brian, Colin and Mitch. Lovely wine and snacks and just a terrific time. Next time we'll do this again!
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Denise_c
May 28, 2025
A delightful cherry on top of a great first visit to the area. - The crew are friendly and very professional. At all times I felt at ease. The wines were delicious as was the charcuterie selections. This is a small group that you’re in close quarters with for the trip. I appreciated how respectful and helpful they were to all passengers.
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Andrew_s
May 24, 2025
Awesome sailing tour! - We were fortunate to take the Sunset Wine and Cheese tour this week. We had a great time sailing into the Northwest Arm and seeing a gorgeous sunset. Ryan was our captain and what great knowledge he shared on the many sites and he made sure part of the trip was by sailing. Alexandra was our deckhand, knowledgeable about wine and ensured we were enjoying ourselves. It was so great to see Ryan giving Alexandra instructions on a variety of things, he was so very supportive and gave great guidance. We had a most enjoyable time, thank you again to Ryan and Alexandra!
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Rogermark_w
Oct 7, 2024
Amazing sunset cruise with my wife! - The captain and crew were very professional. Beautiful scenery in a serene setting. The crew’s knowledge of the Nova Scotia wines pairing with the cheeses was exceptional. The local sights and history added to the overall experience.
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988stephanyb
Oct 7, 2024
Sunset beauty - It was amazing! We had a beautiful night and Ryan and Margaret were wonderful hosts. A lovely boat, stunning scenery, delectable snacks and Nova Scotia wine. A night to remember! Highly recommended. Thank you.
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Darlene_d
Sep 11, 2024
See Halifax from the water...with wine! - Beautiful cruise with lovely wines and great company. This was my second such cruise with JFarwell Sailing, and I will do this again. I highly recommend.
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Julia_s
Sep 1, 2024
Lovely sunseat sail! - Crew were lovely, professional and fun. Food was great. A nice way to see the harbor in a very relaxing setting.
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