Harbour Hopper in Halifax

Hi - We plan on getting off the ship and finding our way to the Harbour Hopper. How often do they run? How long is the trip? Is there a website? Hope someone can help. Thanks. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Sandy/Long Island NY

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Hi - We plan on getting off the ship and finding our way to the Harbour Hopper. How often do they run? How long is the trip? Is there a website? Hope someone can help. Thanks. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Last year we tried to book this ahead of time since it's so popular but cruise ship had all their space until so late in the afternoon that we couldn't do it. When we arrived in Halifax there were a few spots open but we decided to do something else. It looked like a lot of fun but if you really really have your heart set on it I'd contact them early about booking or plan to do as shore tour.. there is info at [url="http://www.halifaxinfo.com"]www.halifaxinfo.com[/url] and on this website which is specifically for the "hopper": [url="http://www.murphysonthewater.com/hopper.html"]http://www.murphysonthewater.com/hopper.html[/url]

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Thanks Caroline - I just e-mailed them. It's interesting that Voyager of the Seas doesn't have any excursion that includes the Harbour Hopper. I would think it would be a very popular excursion! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

Sandy/Long Island NY

That is odd.. unless there are other ships in port that day or maybe Royal Carib doesn't have a contract with them?? hmm... Carnival did. Hopefully you can book ahead if they aren't holding space for the cruise ship passengers like they were the day we were there last Sept.

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We did this activity last year. Had read about it beforehand and it sounded good. There were four of us and we were very pleased that we booked it ourselves as soon as we arrived in Halifax. Although it was not listed in the ships tours there were quite a few people interested in it. The amphibious vehicle traveled around to all the scenic and historical places (Some places were hilly and could be a bit taxing if one were to walk.) Then the vehicle enterered the water and toured the shoreline. there also was a person who acted as a commentator to explain all the sights. Its a 5 *.

Here's a link for the Hopper

[url]http://www.murphysonthewater.com/hopper.html[/url]

And a map of the waterfront,

[url]http://www.halifaxinfo.com/WaterfrontHRMt.pdf?PHPSESSID=338df46f5d10bc21a2019c18e9a29238[/url]

Hope you enjoy your time in our city.

Rick1965