Halifax: Just a port of call, no departures?

I have been looking at Halifax from satellite photos (Google Maps) to see what the city looks like, in case of a future job opportunity there. I've never visited there, but may do so soon. In the satellite photos I noticed the cruise port close to downtown. I vaguely remember seeing there were cruises offered to Halifax as part of Canada/New England itineraries, but never gave it a thought.

Do any cruises depart from there (ie, could I get on a cruise there), or do cruises only stop there as one port of call on their itineraries?

I think it is only a port call but it's a wonderful city and easy to walk around (fascinating maritime museum right along the harbor walk.) it's also the port many people take a tour from to Peggy's Cove and also see the graveyard for many Titanic victims. We love the port!

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I have been looking at Halifax from satellite photos (Google Maps) to see what the city looks like, in case of a future job opportunity there. I've never visited there, but may do so soon. In the satellite photos I noticed the cruise port close to downtown. I vaguely remember seeing there were cruises offered to Halifax as part of Canada/New England itineraries, but never gave it a thought.

 

Do any cruises depart from there (ie, could I get on a cruise there), or do cruises only stop there as one port of call on their itineraries?

Lived here in Halifax for 3 years now. As far as I have seen, the boats only stop here on a visit. I have not yet seen/heard of this being a port of embarkation. It would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath. If you have any specific ?'s... let me know.

I know people who embarked on a cruise which left New York and stopped in Halifax next before crossing the Atlantic. That is about the only way to embark there. I think they paid full price.