At Murphy's we pride ourselves in providing our guests with the ultimate experience... whether you are joining us aboard one of our tour boats, chartering one of our vessels, dining in Murphy's Restaurant, planning a Wedding or Corporate Event or shopping in our Gift Store.

Boat Tours

"It was love at first sight when I saw the "Mar". I was so impressed by the crew's eagerness and willingness to do whatever was asked, amd their obvious ease with and enjoyment of the guests on board. The Captain was an excellent sailing teacher too! Sailing the "Mar" was one of the happiest experiences of my life... I'm continually impressed with the loving, meticulous maintenance lavished on the "Mar", as well as the enthusiasm and bright cheerfulness of the young crew. I truly believe having the "Mar" on the Halifax waterfront is a tremendous assett to the city and its tourism industry." -Andrea, Quechee, Vermont

"We at the Halifax office of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business wish to convey our gratitude and appreciation for a tour that was recently organized for our group on the Harbour Hopper. Your staff delivered a superb performance to the delight of our colleagues from across the country. We would recommend this tour to any group looking for a splash of fun while at the same time learning a bit about historical Halifax."- Peter, VP Atlantic

"Thank you so much for rescuing Theodore. My husband and I have put him our vacation list for next summer. I appreciate having the Big Harbour Activity Book for the grandchildren. As a seafaring family from Boston, I am glad that you are keeping the culture alive." Lucy, Sarasota, Florida

"Thank goodness we found out about Murphy's! My son and I wcould not have been treated better by the Whale Watching, Mar and Harbour Hopper Crew! Everyone I know who is going to be in Halifax are going to be told to go to Murphy's." Richard and Duncan, Ontario

"We chartered the Summer Bay to celebrate my 50th birthday. I would like to express my gratitude to the Captain and Crew not only for their patience and assistance beyond the call of duty with anything that was needed in order to make the evening a resounding success. I would not hesitate to recommend Murphy's Sailing Tours to anyone." Ed, Halifax, Nova Scotia

"Our customers, as well as ourselves, had a wonderful time aboard the Mar. The service, food, cruise and all-around professionalism of the staff was extraordinary!!!"- Denise, Autoport Limited

Restaurant/Special Functions

"I wanted to say a big thanks for hosting our Lobster Dinner. Please pass along a special thanks to your staff in charge of that evening. We were short staffed on our end at the last minute and your staff really stepped up and helped us when we felt like we were drowning! When back in Halifax, Murphy's will certainly be my spot for lobster from now on. It was delicious!"- Jonelle, Canadian Nurses Foundation

"Our social event involved a gathering of health care professionals from across Canada, many of whom had not had the opportunity to visit Nova Scotia before. Murphy's provided a truly traditional maritime event to welcome our delegates. Many people commented on the perfect location overlooking the Halifax harbourfront. The team at Murphy's were extremely attentive to our needs. Everything was organized and ready to go on our arrival helping us to accomodate the requirements of our large party. The lobster dinner was a hit, many thanks to the lobster host who provided the demonstration and many fun photographs for our guests!"-The CAOT Social Committee

"We recently came to Halifax on a Music Festival trip with 42 high school students. What stood out the most for us was our experience at your restaurant. The food you provided us with was tasty and well-prepared. The service was excellent. All the servers were kind, polite, patient and respectful. Every one of them was attractive, professional, neat and tidy. Thank you and your staff for making our time in Halifax memorable."-Claudia, Crestwood Secondary School

"We had the good fortune of dining at Murphy's last September when we docked in your fine city. We were aboard the Carnival/Victory and will be coming to Halifax once again aboard the Constellation. We are truly looking forward to eating there again. I am going through withdrawals here in Buffalo, New York! No one around here can hold a candle to you when it comes to Fish & Chips!" Susan, Buffalo, New York

"I just wanted to pass on that all the Murphy's team was amazing for our Holiday party... everyone has been talking about them!!!! They stand out WAY BEYOND any staff at any other venue we have had!!! Also, the restaurant looked FANTASTIC with the decorations... helping to create a very warm ambience!!! I have never booked a venue 2 years in a row but feel it would be hard not to have my party with you guys again next year!!!" -Sandra, Air Canada

"We had a wonderrful time at our Holiday party. Let your staff know that we were impressed and happy. The food was delivered quickly and efficiently, the room was well decorated. A great success. Thanks very much for making our evening fun, and for making my job easy!"-Eric, Moog

"At Murphy's we were greeted with a great amount of kindness and welcoming, something we haven't found in the city for months. We had a wonderful waitress and when we received our order, the Captain's Catch, we were surprised at how much the Chef went out of his way to ensure that we had the best seafood we had ever had. Afterwards, the Chef came directly to our table to make sure our dinner was excellent and my mother and I were simply in awe as we we have never had that exceptional service before. This was by far the best service my mother and I have ever had in Halifax, and for people to go out of their way to make sure others are happy is truly a 5 star service. We will definitely return!"- Ms Carrie & Catherine

Conferences

"The Conference delegates were treated to a great intellectual environmentas well as given a taste of our world-famous East Coast hospitality. The boat cruise provided by Murphy's was enjoyed by all who attended. It provided a great view and tour of the city for our international delegates, and was a great social event to include on our conference's schedule."- Elizabeth, Conference Coordinator, ICPR

"I would like to extend thanks to all members of Murphy's for a most enjoyable evening. All who attended the Harbour Queen I dinner cruise thoroughly enjoyed themselves and commented on the quality of meal and service provided. With the good weather, we enjoyed the time to relax and appreciate the views offered by the Harbour Queen. Many thanks for an evening of fun, food, and wonderful service."D.R., ICETA Conference Chair

"A good time was had by all... a lot saying best one yet (and I've been here for 25 years!)"- Krista, EllisDon Corporation

Weddings

"We highly recommend Murphy's the Cable Wharf to any couple looking for an elegant and fun wedding reception by the sea! Our guests loved the idea of having the cocktail reception on the Harbour Queen and the food and service was exceptional throughout the entire evening. The staff was fantastic and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed our choice of venue. I have received nothing but compliments since our wedding day and we believe much of the credit should go to you and your staff. Our guests praised the friendly and consistent service they received at Murphy's throughout the night. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day and it would not have been possible without you." - Tara & Mike, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Murphy's Company Store

"I was recently in Halifax, on vacation, and found myself in the Murphy's Cable Wharf Gift Store. I had to comment on my experience there... I found the items for sale were exactly what I was looking for, for the souvenirs for family and friends, and the staff were more than pleasant and extremely helpful. I will be recommending Murphy's to family and friends in the future, and the next I am in the Halifax area I will be sure to visit again." Kevin, Winnipeg, Manitoba

"As a long time resident of Halifax, I would like to tell you how pleased I am that you are now open all year. One of your employees has consistently helped me picked out gifts for my grandchildren and my family living outside of Nova Scotia, picking out something unique for all of them. When booking tickets, she has done nothing but go out of her way to make sure that I am taken care of. When I brought my granddaughter into your shop, your employee made sure she was given a Theodore sticker, which to a 6 year old is a big deal. As a business owner I understand the difficulty in finding employees who are hardworking and consistently offering customer service that makes a business like yours strive." -Georgia, Halifax, Nova Scotia