Charlottetown Harbour Hopper: Land and sea in one tour

A retrofitted military vehicle that drives straight into the water

The Harbour Hopper is a 55-minute guided tour of Charlottetown combining land and sea in a single vehicle: a retrofitted military amphibious craft that carries you past St. Dunstan's Basilica, Confederation Centre, Beaconsfield House and Victoria Park before splashing into the harbour for a waterfront cruise. The tour runs with a live English-speaking guide and suits all fitness levels. Infants ride on an adult's lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Charlottetown land and sea

• Ride retrofitted military vehicle
• Pass St. Dunstan’s Basilica
• See Confederation Centre of the Arts
• View City Hall
• Enjoy harbour views at Victoria Park
• Glance at Government House
• Admire Beaconsfield House
• Enter Charlottetown harbour by splash
• Cruise past waterfront and Yacht Club
• Soak in ocean breeze and sights

The experience

The vehicle itself is the draw: a retrofitted military amphibian that starts on Charlottetown's streets and ends in the water. You'll roll past St. Dunstan's Basilica, the Confederation Centre of the Arts, and City Hall, then pause at Victoria Park for harbour views. The route takes in Beaconsfield House, a Victorian mansion from 1877, and a glimpse of Government House before the vehicle approaches the water's edge.

Then comes the splash. The amphibian descends into Charlottetown's harbour and becomes a boat, cruising past the vibrant waterfront and the historic Charlottetown Yacht Club, known for its sailing legacy. You're on the water long enough to feel the ocean breeze and watch the city from a different angle: the architecture and activity of the harbour itself, not just the streets above it.

The whole thing takes 55 minutes with a live guide narrating in English. Service animals are welcome, and the tour is built for all fitness levels. The only constraint is that infants must sit on an adult's lap during the ride.

What’s included

• 55-minute guided tour aboard the amphibious vehicle.
• land route through Charlottetown's historic landmarks and parks.
• harbour cruise past the waterfront and Charlottetown Yacht Club.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 6 Jul 2027

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Murphys Sailing Tours Ltd

Is this one for you?The live English guide narrates the whole route, so you follow the history and landmarks without needing to read ahead or manage your own commentary: good for anyone who wants context without the planning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens when the Harbour Hopper vehicle enters the water?

The amphibious craft transitions from a land vehicle to a boat and cruises the harbour, passing the waterfront, the Charlottetown Yacht Club, and the city's maritime landmarks while you stay aboard.

Which Charlottetown landmarks does the tour pass on land?

The route includes St. Dunstan's Basilica, the Confederation Centre of the Arts, City Hall, Victoria Park, Beaconsfield House (a Victorian mansion from 1877), and Government House.

How long is the Harbour Hopper tour?

The tour runs 55 minutes total, combining both the land and sea portions in a single guided experience.

Does the guide speak English?

Yes, the tour includes a live guide who speaks English throughout the 55-minute journey.

Can I bring a service animal on this tour?

Service animals are allowed on the Harbour Hopper tour.