We have been to Nova 3 times in the past 6 yrs. Love the place. First time did the HOHO. Next time took city bus to the bigger Titanic cementary. Last yr we walked the board walk along the waterfront again. The Maritime museum is there and a good place to visit. All on our own, not necessary to take a formal excursion.
When we were there one of those times the nuclear aircraft carrier Eisenhower was anchored in the harbor. Exciting to sail by it on the QM2 and wishing I could get on the flight deck for a tour.