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Four Winds Charters For Whales, Fish and Fun

When it comes to covering the waters off Halifax harbour and down through St. Margaret’s few operators have the experience and facilities that come when booking a charter with Four Winds Charters. Ken and Anna Merlin have two fine boats to take in the scenery and their main operations port is Shining Waters Marine  on 141 Nautical Way in Tantallon, Nova Scotia, which is just south of Halifax.

Four Winds I

The Four Winds I is an authentic Nova Scotia Cape Island Boat. The “Cape Islanders” are known for their broad bow to handle the unique Atlantic swells and you won’t find the design in any other oceans. The 45 foot fiberglass craft was built in Clarks Harbour, Nova Scotia specifically for  Four Winds Charters water tours and her spacious decks provide comfortable seating for 38 passengers around the perimeter of both decks. The center deck area is open for putting on buffets, presentations or dancing. The upper deck, of course, provides a vantage point to enjoy the sun and scenery of Nova Scotia’s beautiful coastline. The facilities include stereo CD, cassette, and Sirius radio system, intercom, telephone, state of the art navigational equipment, with a clean modern washroom and heated wheelhouse.

New Dawn III

The New Dawn III, also built in the Cape Island provides the 23 passengers with both upper and lower decks, a comfortable heated cabin, clean washroom, CD stereo system and a cooler for your refreshments. Coffee/tea is provided. Refreshments, snacks and catering available upon request.

Deep Sea Fishing

Knowing that fishing in North Atlantic waters is very different from fishing in other parts of the worldFour Winds Charters has all the fishing tackle needed to catch codfish, haddock, mackerel, Boston blue fish, shark and wolf fish. You even get to keep what you catch and the crew will clean, fillet and bag your fish.  They also provide commentary on historical sites, nature, and all things nautical on the way out and back in from the tour.

Whale Watching

Of course a Nova Scotia charter would be dull without seeing a whale.  The Four Winds I can find minke, humpback, pilot and finback whales. Along with these great beasts are dolphins and sea turtles as well as bird species.

In addition you can book lobster suppers and scuba trips.

Here’s where you find these great people: Four Winds Charters