Tiki Tours Halifax

05/12/2024

Huge thanks to Ryan and his team for getting the Limousine in top shape for our Christmas Lights Tours of HRM this month.

Green light from the province for another 6 months. Another demonstration of our commitment to keeping our clients and guests from around the world safe!

A great example of local entrepreneurs supporting each other and investing in our communities.

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05/12/2024

04/12/2024

Boat Yoga
Two Islands Lobster Tours
Executive Limo Transportation
Motorcycle Tours

03/12/2024

1450 days.

Right before I got out of the Navy, they gave us a badge, a little anchor, to show how many days at sea we had.

1450 days barely qualified me for a silver. There were some salty Chiefs that probably had double that!

But still, do the math, that's four entire years of my life at sea.

Side Note: Technically, I'm still only 46 because the Groundhog Days at sea don't count!

How many man overboard drills did I do during those days?, I honestly couldn't even begin to count. We did them often!

During each man overboard, we'd launch four life rings, each with a smoke marker. It made a gate that we could drive through when we turned the ship around with what's called a Willliamson Turn.

Those smoke markers only lasted 10 minutes as the standard was to have the man in the boat in less than 6 minutes.

The entire process of a nighttime man overboard was something to behold! Hundreds of men and women going from a dead sleep to rushing topside to look for one of their own who may be in the water. Divers and Bosn's getting dressed, firing up and launching RHIBs to recover, spotlights turned on, a beehive of activity on the bridge as we turned a 5000 ton warship into an Ace Ventura type 180 degree turn!

Then, a few minutes later, the man is recovered, (usually a 100 lbs dummy named Oscar, named after the flag used during a man overboard) and hundreds of people just go back to bed.

We rarely recovered the life rings. We had a compartment at the bottom of the ship that just held life rings. Dozens of them. If the RHIB happened to pass one or bump into one, we'd grab it.

Imagine though, being the person in the water. If we couldn't see them from fifty feet in the air, the person in the water certainly wouldn't see them.

The GLO ring was borne of the countless times we discussed this exact issue, usually at 2 or 3 am after things had settled down.

Honestly, almost every single person we show this to says "How has this not been invented yet:, or something similar. They get it.

We want to save lives and at night when every second counts, especially in Canadian waters that will steal your breath and paralyze you upon contact most of the year.

It was usually a dummy that we practiced with, but it could also be a loved one after a fun day on the water.

Imagine suddenly being immersed in the water at night with no land in sight. Confusion and panic. Blackness all around, a terrifying experience. You hear a splash, but can't see anything. Counter that with a glowing ring that is clearly visible, giving you something to get to!

We want to make our life ring the global standard, but more importantly, we want testimonials saying someone got saved, is alive even, because of our ring.

I spent a large portion of my life dedicated to Canada and its people. The GLO ring is one of the lessons I learned over the course of those many days at sea.

I loved my time in the RCN, but I also love creating and bringing to market products that could save lives in this 2nd career I've embarked on.

Please share and help us get this product to the world!

02/12/2024

Tiki Family and my Fishing Family,

Everytime I travel, I try and find nice authentic decorations for the boats. They already show off the craftsmanship of skilled Canadians like Steve Wiggins from Ultimate Tiki Inc but these goods always add to the vibe and supports the locals.
Today I found an incredible addition.

In 2023, when I built the Mi Cabana, I decorated the boat in a Mexican theme with authentic carvings and workings of the Mexican People.

In 2024, we themed the new vessel in a Costa Rican / Barbados mix of authentic goods from those countries, in particular my favourite mask from the Boruca Tribe.

Today, walking out of the water taxi terminal in Belize, this incredible piece caught my eye. Lobsters here don’t have two claws so this was a special piece. This brought me back to the days on “The Big Eye” with Dune and Ted fishing for “Le Grand Bea D’Entremont” order another case!

Out of appreciation for my fishing friends and family, I had to add this piece to my boats, hope you all enjoy it.

Let’s have a name the Tiki Lobster Contest.

Whatever name we pick, I’ll give the winner two free adult passes for summer 2025.

Mine is “Isabelle”- its a belle lobster lol

28/11/2024

Tiki Nation,

Today is a very exciting day for Tiki Tours Halifax. Tonight we officially launch our new website and booking tool.

You complained about Eventbrite and I fixed it. Our new platform is being worked on daily and will continue to improve and offer amazing summer excursions over the course of the coming months.

I HAVE TURNED ON THE NO TAX COUPON

COUPON CODE - No Tax Tiki 2025

Private Tours receive a group discount of $150, you only pay for 10 seats with private tours for up to 12 people.
COUPON CODE - TIKITIME2025

Our no tax event is eligible for all individual tickets and group booking for both of our vessels from May 22 to October, Thursdays to Sunday.

Enjoy folks,

Secure your special day now!!

IF, any issues arise, email me at [email protected]
and I’ll work on it on my end but don’t stress, we will get through this growing pain together and I got you covered!!

Tikitourshalifax.com

Lots more exciting to come!!!

Stephen

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27/11/2024

23/11/2024

Tiki Tours Halifax has a new look and our full Thursday to Sunday tour schedule for 2025 is now live.

More specialty tours and our discounted Monday to Wednesday schedule.

Check it out.

Still working on it daily.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Tiki Tours Halifax. Experience the stunning beauty of the Halifax Waterfront, the excitement of our scenic boat tours, and the lively atmosphere of the "Tiki Zone." From breathtaking views of historic landmarks to the joy of sharing drinks with friends. Join...

19/11/2024

🚀 Journey of Resilience and Growth! 🌟

On February 12, 2023, while battling long-haul Covid, I made a pivotal decision that changed my life forever – registering the name Tiki Tours Halifax with the registry of joint stocks in Nova Scotia. This marked the beginning of an incredible journey.

Months later, I handed in my resignation to the Canada Border Services Agency and I found myself in the picturesque Oceanside Village of Terrence Bay, where I built my first boat on a piece of borrowed land along the ocean.

On June 16, I proudly opened the doors of Tiki Tours Halifax to the world and the vibrant city of Halifax. Through hard work and unwavering dedication, we grew to operate two successful seasons with two vessels.

💼 Investing in Excellence! 🌟

We're thrilled to share that we've reinvested all our success back into our business! From building a strong team to launching a new website and booking tool, we've spared no expense. Recently we added the Stretched Limousine for seamless tour transitions and experiences. By upgrading our equipment and investing in top talent, we ensure safety, professionalism, and unparalleled service for our city. Thank you for trusting us to deliver exceptional experiences and making memories with us.

Now, the time has come to fulfill my promise of establishing our presence in the Caribbean. Despite the close scrutiny of the business world, I have remained focused on our values of dedication, hard work, and treating others with respect.

Thanks to everyone who has supported us – your contributions fuel our success.

As we look towards 2025, with investors eager to be a part of our journey, I assure you that our best days are yet to come. The Tiki family is growing, I’m putting together a team like no other…trust me!! I am excited to bring you all along on this remarkable ride.

Stay tuned for what lies ahead – 2025 will be a year to remember.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible adventure with us! 🌴✨

Stephen
Tiki Tours Halifax

19/11/2024

Black Friday
it’s TTT
Tax free Tiki Tours
November 29th

18/11/2024

Tiki Nation,

And with that, the 2024 Tiki Tours season comes to an end exactly 6 month away from our reopen on May 22 for the start of our 2025 season and third year growing our brand.

 I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Darrell and Steve at Ace Crane in Goodwood. Yesterday was their first task with their new crane and I got to say, I don’t know if there’s anyone better in the business, there is literally not an inch between my two vessels, amazing.

Huge thank you to Scott from Pine Hill Construction for letting us put the boats on his lot for this winter. This saved me the 50 nautical mile sail to the St. Margarets Bay.

To all our repeat clients, new clients, new friends, new business acquaintances and every other tour operator in Halifax, thank you all for your cooperation, these last two seasons, and welcome me and my team to the Halifax Waterfront.

To one of the most amazing teams, this country has to offer when it comes to tour operators, huge, huge, thank you to my team of Captain, Deckhands, Bartenders and Limo Drivers for making these last two seasons so successful, our success is shared among all of us all, thank you. With 2025 on our heals, we will be looking for a full time Captain, Parttime Captains and Bartenders.

To my family, I’m deeply sorry for not being present these last 18 months, but I’m extremely grateful that you let me pursue my dreams and live this life.

There are so many of you that I need to thank, friends, family, strangers people who stopped me at intersections and gave me diecast models of my truck. People who wave to me have no idea who they are, people who talk to me at Fishermans Cove every day thank you! It all makes my day very pleasant. Huge thanks to Fishermans, Cove, and Eastern Passage for welcoming me into the community. You’re welcome has been amazing. I’m from a small fishing village and I’ve never felt more at home when I’m in the passage.

Working hard to get tours on website for no tax event on the 29th, don’t miss you special day with Tiki Tours Halifax and our friendly, professional and safe crew in 2025,

Stephen

14/11/2024

HRM CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOURS
DECEMBER 21st & 22nd

07/11/2024

Credit Union presented me a little customer appreciation gift this morning. It’s not much but after banking for almost 40 years, it’s the first time any financial institution actually said thank for my business. Maybe you have to have money in the account before they appreciate you…lol

Nevertheless, a nice gesture and greatly appreciated. Customer service is a thing of the past and we need to bring it back!

Thanks Angela McClement for the amazing service and expertise and for changing my life!

Stephen

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