About Heritage Harbour Tours by Star Charters
Customizable boat tours aboard traditional fishing vessels with local captains who share deep knowledge of Lunenburg's history and lore. Options include sightseeing and fishing experiences.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Heritage Harbour Tours by Star Charters has been taking visitors out onto Lunenburg Harbour since 1993 aboard the lobster boat "Harbour Star." The family-run operation runs from Bluenose Drive on the UNESCO-listed waterfront, and its 45-minute sightseeing loop is a straightforward way to see the working port from the water: the docks, the dory shops, and the harbour mouth where the open bay meets the Atlantic. The captains are longtime Lunenburg residents who narrate the town's maritime history as they go, and the 12-passenger cap keeps things conversational rather than scripted. Beyond the standard harbour tour, the company runs fishing trips for visitors who want to handle a line themselves, with tackle and gear provided on board.
Practical Information
Before you set sail on your harbour adventure, here are the key details you need to plan your visit with Heritage Harbour Tours by Star Charters.
Address: 124 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg Waterfront, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0
Contact: 902-634-3535 (local) / 1-877-386-3535 (toll-free) | info@novascotiasailing.com
Cost (Heritage Harbour Sightseeing Tour):
- Adults: $45.00
- Students (16+ with valid ID): $35.00
- Children (under 16): $25.00
- Family Package: $125.00
- All prices include taxes.
Essential Booking Information:
This is a small, intimate tour experience aboard the lobster boat "Harbour Star," which has a maximum capacity of 12 passengers. A key point to note is the minimum booking requirement; a sightseeing tour will only operate if bookings meet a minimum of $90.00 (taxes included). For the fishing tour, the minimum is $160.00. Reservations are confirmed within 48 hours.
Important Note on Availability:
The tour season opens Victoria Day Weekend in May. Daily hours are 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (weather permitting). For the most current schedule, contact Star Charters directly.
Heritage Harbour Tours is a good fit for visitors who want a short, narrated look at Lunenburg from the water without committing to a half-day sailing excursion. The 12-passenger cap and the minimum-booking requirement mean the boat only goes out when there is enough interest, so calling ahead is the practical move, especially early or late in the season. Reservations are confirmed within 48 hours, and the season opens on the Victoria Day weekend in May.
