The Theodore Tugboat Experience
Have young kids or just young at heart? Then, hop on the Theodore Tugboat cruise across Halifax Harbor for an unforgettable experience filled with entertainment and education along the way. You'll also get to sing along to the theme songs of this popular Canadian children's television series during this 30-minute cruise across the Harbor. You'll even get to enjoy a post-cruise shopping experience at Murphy's Company Store.
Get ready to tour the Halifax Harbor aboard a yellow tugboat that wears a bright red hat and make your way to the Halifax Ferry Terminal as you "toot" along and board the boat. Enjoy an entertaining 30-minute tour that takes you around the Harbor and gives you and the kids an entertaining and educational experience, including a narration that informs you about the different parts of the boat and shares the history of George's Island and its famous lighthouse. Georges Island was named after Great Britain's King George II and is also known as Snake Island to locals thanks to its dense population of Garter snakes. Legend has it that these snakes are the offspring of the snakes that pirates planted to protect buried treasure they left behind on the island centuries ago.
Join in a singalong as each of Theodore's friends from the popular Canadian children's TV series are introduced. If you notice all the characters and settings seem familiar, it's because the show was based on the Halifax waterfront and Harbor. Your tour ends with a shopping experience at Murphy's Company Store, where you'll get to shop for souvenirs, toys and other Theodore Tugboat merchandise. You'll also see pictures and models of Theodore Tugboat and his friends Hank, Emily and other characters from the show.
Whether you're bringing a group of young kids or the young at heart, everyone aboard can find delight in this musical tugboat adventure. Book your tour today and get ready to sail across the Halifax Harbor on the Theodore Tugboat.