Smell the salt air and feel the breeze on your face as you sail around the harbour on your own tall ship cruise and view Nova Scotia’s stunning coastline from the water.
This famous 143-foot, 75-passenger capacity schooner is a faithful replica of the original Bluenose that was launched in 1921. Like its namesake, Bluenose II sails out of Lunenburg, a beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage site, and visits Halifax and other ports throughout the province and the world.

Between June and September, two-hour harbour cruises are open to the public. You are invited on board this great Nova Scotia attraction. Tickets are available by reservations. For sailing times, visit Bluenose II sailing schedule.

Interesting facts 
 
• Bluenose II is acknowledged to have the largest working mainsail in the world. It measures 4,150 square feet (386 m2) and the total sail area measures over 11,000 square feet (1036 m2).
• The schooner is 43.5 m (143 feet) in length.
• All crew members live onboard during the ship’s six-month season.
• Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, is its home port.
• Bluenose II was sold to the government of Nova Scotia for $1 in 1971 by the Oland family of Halifax.
• The image of Bluenose has graced the Canadian dime since 1937
• The original Bluenose and her captain, Angus J Walters, were inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1955.