Halifax, Novia Scotia Port Adventures Added for the 2015 Eastbound Transatlantic.

Disney Cruise Line recently added a selection of port adventures for guests to choose when sailing to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada early next week aboard the Disney Magic as part of her 15-Night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise which embarks from Port Canaveral today. It was announced earlier this week the Disney Magic would call on Halifax instead of Newfoundland due to ice surround the port in St. John’s. The Disney Magic last visited Halifax in September 2013 during a 5-Night Canada/New England Coast cruise while home porting in New York.

DCL Halifax Peggys Cove Titanic Port Adventure

Below are brief summaries of each port adventure with links for more information on each.

  • Ahoy Mates – Tall Ship Silva Sailing (HA18)
    Set sail aboard the 130-feet long Tall Ship Silva to learn about nautical terms, traditional knot tying and navigational instruments. Assist the crew with the sails or take an instrument and help the onboard fiddler keep up the beat on a traditional “Maritime Kitchen Party”.
  • Bay of Fundy Tides & Wines (HA11)
    Travel into the heart of Nova Scotia, stopping to enjoy tastings at local wineries as well as enjoy a lunch of local delicacies, all the while accompanied by your own personal sommelier-trained guide.
  • Big Pink Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off (HA01)
    Enjoy the freedom of exploring Halifax at your own pace with an all-day pass to the Hop On, Hop Off Pink Buses. Choose from the 3 different routes or complete all of them, the day is yours to enjoy!
  • Coastal Peggy’s Cove (HA06)
    Experience the sheer majesty and power of the Atlantic Ocean along the sea-polished granite stones of Peggy’s Cove. This authentic fishing village has been an inspiration for artists and a lure for budding and seasoned adventurers, for more than 150 years.
  • Essential Halifax with Big Pink Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off (HA03)
    Enjoy the freedom of exploring Halifax at your own pace with an all-day pass to the Hop On, Hop Off Pink Buses. Receive included admission to The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Citadel, Halifax’s most popular and visited attraction.
  • Family Fun with Big Pink Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off (HA02)
    Enjoy the freedom of exploring Halifax at your own pace with an all-day pass to the Hop On, Hop Off Pink Buses. Includes admission to The Museum of Natural History and the Discovery Center, 2 top family attractions within the route.
  • Halifax Bike Tour (HA13)
    Discover the history and sites of Halifax while following your guide on a 21-speed bicycle around the streets and parks of this bustling port city.
  • Halifax by Private Vehicle – 4 Hour Sedan (HA23)
    A private vehicle is the perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.
  • Halifax by Private Vehicle – 4 Hour Van – up to 5 Guests (HA25)
    A private vehicle is the perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.
  • Halifax City & Harbour Duck Tour (HA40)
    Enjoy the sights of Halifax from both land and sea. Drive by famous landmarks before taking the plunge into the harbour, passing by the Royal Canadian Naval fleet and many other historical sites.
  • Halifax City Tour (HA16)
    Discover the main sites, heritage and history of Halifax old and new. Visit Halifax’s jewel, the Citadel, one of Canada’s most visited National Historic Sites.
  • Halifax Highlights by Land & Sea (HA39)
    See the many sites of Halifax aboard a double-decker bus before travelling aboard a Mississippi-style sternwheeler to explore the harbour and the site of the largest man-made explosion before nuclear age.
  • Halifax Walking Tour (HA14)
    Enjoy an informative walking tour through the heart of Halifax viewing the Citadel National Historic Site, St. Paul’s Church, the Grand Parade, the Historic Properties, the Old Town Clock and Province House to name a few.
  • Historical Halifax Pub Tour (HA15)
    Follow your Bagpiper Guide through the streets of Halifax taking in 3 unique, Olde English-style pubs.
  • Lobsters and Lighthouses (HA37)
    Sail past some of the iconic lighthouses of the Canadian Maritimes and learn all about Nova Scotia lobsters before indulging on a lobster feast at Murphy’s Restaurant!
  • Lunenburg – UNESCO World Heritage Site (HA09)
    Lunenburg is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. Established in 1753, the inhabitants have managed to safeguard the city’s identity throughout the centuries by preserving the wooden architecture of the houses.
  • Nature & Whale Watching (HA36)
    Set off to sea in search for the largest mammals on the planet: whales! Next, discover what lies beneath the water surface as a lobster trap is pulled in, revealing an array of marine wildlife!
  • Peggy’s Cove & Hop On Hop Off (HA04)
    See the world-famous fishing village of Peggy’s Cove and its highly photographed lighthouse. Next, enjoy the freedom of exploring Halifax at your own pace with an all-day pass to the Hop On, Hop Off Pink Buses.
  • Peggy’s Cove & Titanic – Adult Only Departure (HA33)
    Venture to 2 of Halifax’s most popular sites—the fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, with its world-famous lighthouse and the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place of 121 passengers of the Titanic.
  • Peggy’s Cove & Titanic (HA05)
    Venture to 2 of Halifax’s most popular sites—the fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, with its world-famous lighthouse and the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place of 121 passengers of the Titanic.
  • Peggy’s Cove Coastal Hike & City Highlights (HA07)
    Discover paths and hidden lagoons along the coastal waterways of Peggy’s Cove that many tourists and even locals alike do not get to witness. On your way there and back, learn about some of the most important sites and the rich history of Halifax.
  • Peggy’s Cove, Lobster Lunch & Maple (HA10)
    See the world famous fishing village of Peggy’s Cove and its highly photographed lighthouse. Next, enjoy a tasty lobster lunch and a visit to Acadian Maple, where you’ll learn all about how the maple syrup travels from the tree to your table!
  • Red Coat for a Day — 78th Highlander & the Camp of Instruction (HA21)
    Become a 78th Highlander at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and find out what life was really like for the “redcoats”! Try on pieces of an authentic soldier’s uniform (such as kilt, head gear and red coat) and take part in your first lesson in marching.
  • Red Coat for a Day — Observer Companion (HA22)
    This option is only available for Guests accompanying children participating on the “Red Coat For a Day” excursion as their legal guardian. This is not a stand-alone tour experience.
  • Top 10 Best of Halifax with Lunch — Adult Only Departure (HA34)
    See the main attractions in Halifax in this full day tour. From the public gardens and Titanic graveyards to Peggy’s Cove and the Citadel Hill, it is a day of discovery topped with a delicious seafood chowder lunch!
  • Top 10 Best of Halifax with Lunch (HA17)
    See the main attractions in Halifax in this full day tour. From the public gardens and Titanic graveyards to Peggy’s Cove and the Citadel Hill, it is a day of discovery topped with a delicious seafood chowder lunch!

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