Cape Breton Sailing Charters The Google rating is 5.0

Experience Cape Breton from the water! Join Captain Greg for a unique sailing adventure on Canada’s largest inland sea, the Bras d’Or Lake, up-close to the natural wonders at sea and along the shore.

Explore the Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere

You’ll board at our private dock adjacent to the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site. Here, North America’s oldest operating tidal lock connects the Atlantic Ocean with the iconic Bras d’Or Lake, one of Canada’s amazing UNESCO Biospheres. Learn about the 10,000 year history of this important transportation hub that served the Mi’kmaq and their ancestors as a portage and meeting place. Sail the local waters like our early European explorers and settlers.

Brush up on your old sailing skills or take a beginner’s lesson as we head out on island studded St. Peter’s inlet to the lake. No Rush II is a 35’ blue-water cruising yacht that is safe, comfortable, and a joy for veteran or newbie sailors to command. Anchor in a quiet cove for lunch and a swim. Then back to the sea for some more fun in the wind and waves.

Sailing is the ‘perfect green maritime adventure experience’ – lots of fresh air, close encounters with marine and bird life, pristine waters and shorelines; hear stories and music from our local cultures.

Our open dates for 2025 are June 14 through October 6 for all offers except the Sunset tours, which are available June 14 through August 5, except for Thursday evenings.

Tours are offered 7 days a week. Catering available and overnight stays can also be arranged.

Book direct from our website: www.capebretonsailing.com

Full Day Private Sailing Charter (6 hr)

Captain Greg offers you a daysailing adventure you will never forget. With over 50 years of sailing experience and a well-found yacht, you’ll sail the Bras d’Or Lake in comfort, safety, and style.

Half Day Private Sailing Charter (3 hr)

During the half-day private sailing charter, guests can expect to see stunning landscapes and wildlife, including bald eagles and seals, great blue herons and deer along the shore. The captain will provide information on the history and culture of the area, adding depth and context to the sailing experience.

Sunset Private Sailing Charter

Enjoy a 3 hour scenic cruise while the sun sets over island-studded St. Peter’s Inlet on the Bras d’Or Lake. Depending on winds which are often light in the evening, this may be a sailing and/or motor cruise. Guests are welcome to steer the boat, handle the sail or just kick back and relax.

Bras d’Or Lake Crossing

This is a hands-on sailing experience on Cape Breton’s iconic inland sea. Take the helm, handle the sails, help with the navigation, or just kick back and relax. You will have a first-hand encounter in the pristine UNESCO Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere, from sea level.

Sail the Ocean and the Inland Sea

The magical Bras d’Or Lake is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the historic St. Peter’s Canal. This is Where the Ocean Meets the Inland Sea. Enjoy a hands-on sailing experience on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s iconic inland sea.

Circumnavigate Isle Madame

Take a private sailing cruise from St. Peter’s, via the St. Peter’s Canal out to the Atlantic Ocean, and around Isle Madame. Two ports of call on Isle Madame. Hotels and all meals included. This is a hands-on sailing adventure departing and returning to St. Peter’s. Features: a circumnavigation of Isle Madame in the Atlantic waters of St. Peter’s Bay, Lennox Passage and Chedabucto Bay.

Gift Card

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