300-foot cliffs from below
Cape Split Boat Tour
- Duration 2 hours
- Group size 4–8
- Difficulty easy
- Season May to October
Feel the rush of the tides at the base of Cape Split, where 300-foot basalt cliffs preserve lava flows that erupted 200 million years ago — a landmark most people only ever see from the trail above.
Feel the rush of the tides as you take in incredible views of Cape Split, a Bay of Fundy landmark and iconic hiking destination, from the water.
The sheer cliffs of Cape Split are untouched, 300 feet high, and preserve lava flows that erupted over 200 million years ago. The views paired with seabirds flying overhead will have you convinced that you have stepped back in time. We stop at stunning locations for photographs, including at the base of Cape Split where you may get to say “hi” to hikers above.
If the tides align, you will see the tidal rifts forming near the split. On the way back, you get a full tour of Spencers Island from the water — a significant geosite within the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark.
Highlights
- The base of Cape Split's 300-foot cliffs
- Tidal rifts forming near the split, tides permitting
- Spencers Island geosite from the water
What's included
- 2-hour boat tour to Cape Split
- Stories from a working lobster fisherman
- Use of a cold-water survival suit (required)
- Tour of the Spencers Island geosite from the water
What to bring
- A change of clothes
- Layers for warm and cool temperatures
- A change of footwear
- Sunscreen and a sunhat
- Water bottle and snacks
When it runs
Departs around 1 hour before high tide, rounded to the nearest half hour — so the time changes daily.
Next available
- Tue, Aug 25 10:00 AM arrive 9:30 AM High water 11:01 AM, 9.6m
- Wed, Aug 26 10:30 AM arrive 10:00 AM High water 11:44 AM, 10.0m
- Thu, Aug 27 11:30 AM arrive 11:00 AM High water 12:23 PM, 10.5m
- Fri, Aug 28 12:00 PM arrive 11:30 AM High water 1:02 PM, 11.0m
- Sat, Aug 29 12:30 PM arrive 12:00 PM High water 1:40 PM, 11.4m
Before you come
- Meeting point
- Spencers Island wharf
- Arrive
- 30 minutes before departure, to get fitted with equipment. For the next departure on Tue, Aug 25 that means 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM start.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. If we cancel for weather there is no charge and we will rebook you. Full policy
- Availability
- Seven days a week, weather dependent
