# Salty Dog Sea Tours

> Boat tours and private charters on Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia's South Shore.

## About

Salty Dog Sea Tours is a boat tour company operating out of Oak Island Resort & Marina in Western Shore, Nova Scotia. We offer narrated scenic cruises through the islands of Mahone Bay, including tours of the famous Oak Island (from the TV show "The Curse of Oak Island"), pub cruises to waterfront restaurants, Chester Race Week spectator boats, and private charters for celebrations, memorials, and corporate events.

Season: May through November
Capacity: Up to 12 guests per vessel, up to 36 guests across three vessels
Location: Oak Island Resort & Marina, 36 Treasure Dr, Western Shore, NS B0J 3M0

## Tours & Experiences

### Oak Island Tour
- Narrated boat tour circumnavigating Oak Island
- Learn the 230+ year history of the Money Pit and treasure hunt
- See key landmarks: Smith's Cove, the Money Pit area, Borehole 10-X
- Spot wildlife: seals, osprey, eagles, herons
- Duration: ~2 hours
- Price: $86/adult, $45/child (under 12), free for children under 2
- Family-friendly, all ages welcome

### Mahone Bay Pub Cruise
- Adults-only (19+) scenic cruise through Mahone Bay
- Dockside delivery to the Mug & Anchor Pub in Mahone Bay
- Narrated tour past islands, lighthouses, and wildlife
- Price: $175/person (food and drinks at pub not included)
- Perfect for: date nights, birthdays, friend groups

### Chester Race Week Spectator Cruise
- Watch Atlantic Canada's premier sailing regatta from the water
- Live captain commentary on race strategy
- 3 daily departures during Chester Race Week (August)
- Duration: ~1 hour per departure
- Price: $86/adult, $45/child (under 12)
- Limited to 12 guests per departure

### Private Charters
- Fully customizable: your route, your schedule
- Perfect for: family reunions, celebrations, memorials, photography tours
- Season: June through November
- Up to 12 guests per boat, up to 36 across three vessels
- Flexible departure times (morning, afternoon, sunset)

### Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
- Private party cruises with BYO drinks and Bluetooth speaker
- Three route options available
- Up to 12 guests per vessel

### Corporate Charters
- Team building, client entertainment, company outings
- Invoicing available
- Custom routes and timing

### Chester Homes Tour
- Architectural cruise past Chester's historic waterfront estates
- Learn about the village's shipbuilding heritage and summer colony history

## Services

### Dive Retrieval
- Underwater search and recovery for lost items in Mahone Bay
- Moorings, docks, and marine equipment retrieval
- Pricing: $250 for the first hour, $150/hour after that

## Events

### Oak Island Con 2027
- Third annual Oak Island conference
- Dates: June 3–6, 2027
- Location: Oak Island Resort & Conference Center, Western Shore, NS
- Price: $450 per person + tax
- Includes: Meet & greet with cast, expert presentations, cruise around Oak Island, group buffet dinner at the resort
- Featured speakers: Laird Niven, Fiona Steele, Doug Crowell, Tony Sampson, Charles Barkhouse, and more
- NEW for 2027: Group buffet dinner included for all attendees
- Tickets go live July 6, 2026 at 12 PM AST / 11 AM EST — Oak Island Con will sell out fast
- Cancellation policy: 5% penalty before Dec 31, 2026; 50% Jan 1–Mar 31, 2027; no refunds after Apr 1

## Gift Cards

- Digital gift cards available in any amount
- Redeemable for any Salty Dog Sea Tour or experience
- Perfect for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and Oak Island fans
- Delivered digitally by email
- Purchase by contacting us at ahoy@saltydogtours.com or (902) 300-4108

## Contact

- Phone: (902) 300-4108
- Email: ahoy@saltydogtours.com
- Website: https://www.saltydogtours.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saltydogtours/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltydogtours/
- Booking: https://www.saltydogtours.com/book

## Pages

- Home: https://www.saltydogtours.com
- Tours: https://www.saltydogtours.com/tours
- Oak Island Tour: https://www.saltydogtours.com/tours/oak-island
- Pub Cruise: https://www.saltydogtours.com/tours/pub-cruise
- Chester Race Week: https://www.saltydogtours.com/tours/chester-race-week
- Private Charters: https://www.saltydogtours.com/tours/private-charters
- Bachelor & Bachelorette: https://www.saltydogtours.com/tours/bachelor-bachelorette
- Corporate Charters: https://www.saltydogtours.com/tours/corporate
- Chester Homes Tour: https://www.saltydogtours.com/tours/chester-homes
- About: https://www.saltydogtours.com/about
- FAQ: https://www.saltydogtours.com/faq
- Contact: https://www.saltydogtours.com/contact
- Book: https://www.saltydogtours.com/book
- Gift Cards: https://www.saltydogtours.com/gift-cards
- Oak Island Con 2027: https://www.saltydogtours.com/events/oak-island-con
- Dive Retrieval: https://www.saltydogtours.com/services/dive-retrieval