The Charlottetown Harbour Hopper

An amphibious vehicle tours Charlottetown's top sights by road, then drives straight into the harbour, all in 55 minutes. Pick it for families and short port stops: it's fun, quick and asks nothing of tired legs.

About this experience

The listing calls it a land-and-sea tour: you see the city's top sights from the road, then the vehicle splashes into Charlottetown's harbour. 55 minutes, $47 per person. It doesn't go near Green Gables, but it fits neatly into the afternoon after a half-day Anne tour.

Charlottetown is the capital of PEI and the city where the 1864 conference that led to Confederation met; the Confederation Centre of the Arts marks it. The listing photos show the vehicle passing the basilica and a red-brick building with a clock tower. The listing summary doesn't list the route, the meeting point or age limits, so check those on the listing. Book at least 10 hours ahead.

Charlottetown's top sights by road
A splash into the harbour
55 minutes, the shortest tour on this site
Easy for families and anyone who can't walk far
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

How the day runs

StartBoard in Charlottetown
The departure point isn't on the listing summary. Check your confirmation.
On the roadCity sights
The listing promises the city's top sights. Its photos show the vehicle beside the basilica.
The splashInto the harbour
The vehicle drives into Charlottetown's harbour and carries on as a boat.
FinishBack on land
55 minutes in total.

A mother and child smiling on board the Harbour Hopper

The Harbour Hopper passing St. Dunstan's Basilica in Charlottetown

A red-brick building with a clock tower on a Charlottetown street corner

What's included

Included

Amphibious land-and-water tour
Charlottetown's top sights
The harbour splash
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Not included

Green Gables: it's a separate trip
Hotel pickup is not listed
Food and drinks are not mentioned

Who it suits

Book it if

You have children who'll love the splash
You're in port for a few hours
You can't do a long walk
You want something light after a Green Gables morning

Skip it if

You want depth on the city's history: the architecture walk has two hours of it
You want food: the food walk
You're deciding on the day (it needs 10 hours' notice)

Tips before you book

Book by the evening before. The listing needs at least 10 hours' notice.
Check age rules and seating on the listing if you're bringing small children.
Cruise passengers: check the departure point against your ship's berth and all-aboard time. The Port of Charlottetown posts the ship schedule.
Pair it with a morning Green Gables tour. Green Gables tours from Charlottetown compares them.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Harbour Hopper tour?

55 minutes, per the listing.

Does it go into the water?

Yes. The listing promises a splash into Charlottetown's harbour after the city tour.

Where does it start?

The departure point isn't on the listing summary. It will be on your booking confirmation.

Can I combine it with Green Gables?

Yes. Most Green Gables tours from Charlottetown take about four hours, which leaves time for this in the afternoon.

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Charlottetown's sights by road, then a splash into the harbour, in under an hour.

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