
Getting to McNabs Island
McNabs Island is accessible by private boat, or commercial water taxi and charter boat operators from Halifax, Dartmouth and Eastern Passage. Depending on pick-up and drop-off locations, the trip takes about 20-30 minutes from downtown Halifax or Dartmouth, and 10 minutes from Eastern Passage.
A & M Sea Charters Captain: Albert Conrod Phone: 902-465-6617 Website: www.amseacharters.com Email: albert@amseacharters.com Home port: Fisherman's Cove, Eastern Passage Boat capacity: 29 people per trip Information: docks at Garrison Pier or Ives Cove Cost: $20 + HST per person - minimum 20 people - reduced rate for school groups ![]() |
North West Arm Boat Tours McNabs Island Shuttle Captain: David Backman Phone: 902-425-1930 Facebook Page: North West Arm Boat Tours OR McNabs Island Shuttle https://www.facebook.com/nwaboattours/ https://www.facebook.com/mcnabsshuttle/ Email: nwaboattours@gmail.com Home Port: Horseshoe Island, North West Arm, Halifax Boat Capacity: 8-10 passengers Information: Picks up at Jubilee Road boat launch or Horseshoe Island. Docks at Garrison Pier or Ives Cove. Round trip $25 per person, $15 Children under 12. Bike and pet friendly. Minimum 6 passengers. ![]() |
Murphys- the Cable Wharf Website: https://www.ambassatours.com/ E-mail: info@mtcw.ca Home port: Cable Wharf, Halifax Waterfront Boat capacity: Kawartha Spirit 180 people - $1400 per hour + tax & surcharge : Peggy's Cove Express 25 people - $890 per hour + tax & surcharge Reduced rates for school groups - $19.39 per student – minimum 75 students Information: docks at Garrison Pier. Ideal for large groups ![]() |
Taylor Made Tours Captain: Steve Taylor Phone: 902-448-4982 or 902-465-6272 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylormadetoursmcnabsisland/ E-mail: taylormadetours@hotmail.com Home port: Fisherman's Cove, Eastern Passage Boat capacity: 8 people per trip Information: can land along shoreline in Wreck Cove, Ives Cove or Garrison Pier (by special arrangement) Rate: $20 per person - reduced rate for larger groups ![]() |
McNabs Island Ferry Captain: Mike Tilley ![]() |
Halifax Water Taxi Captain: SVOP Transport Canada certified captain. Text and Cell: 902 414 7689 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Water-Taxi-Halifax-420247552155068/ Email: halifaxwatertaxi@gmail.com Taxi pick up spots: Kings Wharf Dartmouth and Halifax waterfront (next to the wave.) Several vessels which carry 6 passengers each. Cost: $10 per person/one way = $20 round trip with a $30 minimum for a trip to McNabs Island. ![]() |