Pavilion 22
Cruise terminal at Pier 22 (212 m berth) with shopping; direct ship-to-shore access.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, is Atlantic Canada's main cruise destination. Ships dock at the Halifax Seaport, an arts and cultural district at the south end of the waterfront with artisans, cafes, galleries, a museum and a weekend… More about Halifax →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Atlantic Time)
ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Showing 10 of 11 calls in October
Cruise Ships in Halifax
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Atlantic Time)
Today · Thu 22 OctBusy
7,690 people in port
2 ships · ships alongside 10:00 – 21:00
37% busier than a typical day in Halifax. Busiest 13:00 – 19:00, when all 2 ships are alongside.
Next 7 days
Quietest: Sun 25 Oct · busiest: Thu 22 Oct- Thu22 Oct7.7kBusy2 ships
- Fri23 Oct4.1kLight2 ships
- Sat24 Oct3.6kLight2 ships
- Sun25 Oct3.1kLight2 ships
- Mon26 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Tue27 Oct5.6kTypical1 ship
- Wed28 Oct3.8kLight1 ship
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Halifax day.
Planning a day in Halifax?
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Halifax cruise port?
Cruise ships berth at Piers 22 and 20 of the Halifax Seaport, with direct ship-to-shore access to the dedicated passenger terminals, Pavilions 22 and 20; Pier 23 is also used. There are more than 611 m of continuous berth space.
Tour buses, taxis and limousines wait in front of the terminals, and visitor information desks are in the Seaport. The waterfront boardwalk (3.8 km, Pier 21 to Casino Nova Scotia) leads to downtown; by car the downtown waterfront is 1.4 km (6 minutes).
Terminal
Pavilion 20 has no map position yet.
Getting to the Halifax cruise port
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) → Halifax Seaport (Pavilion 22)
33.7 km · ~33 min by car
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Halifax Transit Route 320 (Airport/Fall River Regional Express)
CAD 4.75per person
Varies
Approximate fare. Adult cash/ticket fare; seniors and youth CAD 3.25, children 12 and under free.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Halifax Cruise Terminals
2 terminals
Pavilion 20
Open, barrier-free terminal at Pier 20 (221.5 m berth), used for gathering tours.
Not on the map yet
Parking at the Halifax cruise port
Halifax is a port of call, so cruise-passenger parking isn't needed.
Terminals have wheelchair access and washrooms (Port of Halifax).
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Downtown waterfront
CAD 152–284 / night
Walking distance to the Seaport.
Typical hotel
CAD 152–284 / night
Port ~6 minAirport ~33 min
Downtown hotels near the waterfront boardwalk.
Hotels here
- The Westin Nova Scotian
- The Prince George Hotel Halifax
- The Halliburton
Spring Garden
CAD 174–203 / night
Shops, Public Gardens and Citadel.
Typical hotel
CAD 174–203 / night
Port ~8 minAirport ~33 min
Around Spring Garden Road and the Public Gardens.
Hotels here
- The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
- Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
- Atlantica Hotel Halifax
Dartmouth
CAD 155–229 / night
Across the harbour by ferry.
Typical hotel
CAD 155–229 / night
Port ~16 minAirport ~27 min
Hotels in Dartmouth, linked to downtown Halifax by ferry.
Hotels here
- Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth
- Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
- Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Bedford
CAD 123–185 / night
Suburb on the Bedford Basin.
Typical hotel
CAD 123–185 / night
Port ~26 minAirport ~21 min
Chain hotels along the Bedford Highway.
Hotels here
- Chateau Bedford Hotel & Suites
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford
- Comfort Inn Halifax
Eating in Halifax
- Coffee per item
- CAD 4.25–5.50
- per item
- Casual lunch per person
- CAD 10–90
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- CAD 10–90
- per person
- Street food per item
- CAD 9.55–14
- per item
Prices are approximate.
Where to eat
Halifax Waterfront
Seafood shacks, pubs and cafes along the boardwalk.
Halifax Seaport
Cafes and the weekend farmers' market at the cruise piers.
Spring Garden Road
Restaurants and cafes on the main shopping street.
Destination
About Halifax
Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, is Atlantic Canada's main cruise destination. Ships dock at the Halifax Seaport, an arts and cultural district at the south end of the waterfront with artisans, cafes, galleries, a museum and a weekend farmers' market, and downtown is an easy walk along the waterfront boardwalk.
Point Pleasant Park lies at the boardwalk's southern end, and a ferry crosses the harbour to Dartmouth. The 3.8 km boardwalk runs from Pier 21 to Casino Nova Scotia, and tour buses and taxis wait outside the pavilions.
- Time zone
- Atlantic Time
- Currency
- CAD
Things to Do in Halifax
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
3.8 km boardwalk from Pier 21 to Casino Nova Scotia.
Point Pleasant Park
Park at the southern end of the boardwalk.
Halifax Seaport
Arts district with artisans, galleries, a museum and a farmers' market.