Which Murphy's tour is the perfect excursion for you?

10 Questions - Developed by: - Developed on: 2010-11-15 - 3,767 taken

Murphy's the Cable Wharf is Atlantic Canada's largest tour boat and restaurant operator. We are home to many of the bestselling tours in the Maritimes. From the Harbour Hopper to Deep Sea Fishing, we offer something for everyone and keep people coming back year after year!

Take this quiz to see which tour is your perfect excursion!

1

During my stay in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia, I am most excited to:

Experience a real Nova Scotia marine adventure
Experience all that Halifax's unique nature and wildlife has to offer
Experience a true maritime activity with beautiful scenery
Experience an in depth lesson in the exciting history of Halifax harbour
Experience the culture, folklore, architecture and beginnings of Halifax

2

My preferred excursion would last:

A little more than an hour... the perfect amount of time to learn and to see
No more than an hour. I like a fun filled, fast adventure!
Two hours is the ideal amount of time for my tour
More than a couple of hours, I like to take my time taking in the sights and sounds of Halifax
I need an excursion that will take me out of the city and occupied for a good stretch of time, preferably four hours

3

While I am visiting Halifax, I would like to spend the majority of time:

On the water and experiencing the marine life!
Living a day in the life of a true maritimer!
Experiencing all the city has to offer, both on land and in the water
Taking in the gorgeous scenery while enjoying the water
Enjoying the unique and exciting history of this historic city

4

While on a tour, my style is more:

A real hands on experience where I can learn!
Quick, fast and fun. I like to learn a little bit about everything!
A laid back experience... informative yet relaxing
Excitement to the highest degree! I love to be constantly entertained and active
Sit back and relax while enjoying a drink and taking lots of pictures

5

In my opinion, tour guides are best when they:

Take part in the adventure with me
Are unique and funny yet filled with knowledge and facts
Provide me with lots of facts and charming folklore
Teach me to do new things
Provide commentary and show me how things work in the harbour

6

While on the water, I would really like my vessel to:

Be large and comfortable, yet capable of traveling out of the inner harbour to let me experience the true waters of the harbour
Be a traditional maritime vessel allowing me to experience the thrill of the waves
Catch the ocean breeze and go wherever the wind takes it
Allow me to sit back and relax on both a top and bottom deck while enjoying a beverage from a fully equipped bar. I adore luxury!
Be a vehicle that can take me both on land and in the water

7

My ideal Captain would be:

A fun loving captain who could show me how things work
A knowledgeable captain who could answer any questions I might have
Someone with the ability to be an excellent driver and sea captain!
A veteran of the high seas with a true passion for marine life
An experienced sailor with a love for the art of sailing

8

If I could take away one thing from my tour, it would be:

The experience of seeing beautiful marine creatures and scenery
An understanding of the historical background of Halifax harbour
A broad concept of the culture and life of Halifax
Fish that I caught myself!
The knowledge of how to sail an authentic tall ship

9

In my opinion, I would most love the pictures I took to:

Feature a harbour seal, porpoise, or whale!
Capture an image of me hoisting the main sail!
Show me posing with the fish I just caught!
Represent a beautiful picture of George's Island and other historic landmarks
A one of a kind snap shot of my vehicle morphing into a boat with a big splash!

10

The phrase I would most like to hear is:

"Ribbit Ribbit!"
"Here folks, is a real Nova Scotia lobster! Who wants to hold it?"
"When I yell Fire in the Hole, it means cover your ears while we fire off our real cannon!"
"Reel it in!"
"Let me take you back to December 6, 1917... a day that will live on forever in our city."

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