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Ottawa: Shared Cruise Aboard a Real Yacht on the River

By Ottawa Yacht Tours
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Features
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Overview
  • Cruise Ottawa’s riverfront aboard a certified, crewed yacht
  • See Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls, and more
  • Enjoy music, drinks, and stunning open-air views
  • Hosted by a pro captain and trained first mate
  • Book 6PM public cruises or call for other times

Activity location

  • Ottawa Yacht Tours
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pirate Marina
    • 1067 Rue Jacques-Cartier
    • J8T 2W3, Gatineau, Québec, Canada

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCommercially registered, insured, licensed - the only yacht company in Ottawa-Gatineau
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport Canada Blue Decal safety-certified yachts
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport Canada certified Captains
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrained First Mates
  • What's includedWhat's includedFull service during entire tour, starting on the pavement
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll operating costs (insurance, fuel, marina boarding fees)
  • What's includedWhat's includedSpacious cockpit & sundeck to socialise & entertain
  • What's includedWhat's includedSurround sound system & curated Spotify playlists
  • What's includedWhat's includedMobile charging station
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • No animals (except if a service animal).
  • You may not bring or consume your own food or drink.
  • No smoking or vaping or drugs.
  • 1 adult required for every 4 children.
  • No swimming.

What you can expect

Trade the pavement for a deck seat aboard a real yacht and cruise past Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls, and more — all with drinks, music, and unbeatable riverfront views. No headsets, no scripted commentary, no party boats — just a smooth ride, great energy, and a front-row seat to the capital.

Public Cruise Schedule:
Shared cruises run Wednesday to Sunday at 6PM and are readily bookable online.

Want a different time:
Additional departures — including 12PM, 2PM, 4PM, or 8PM — may be available by phone request only.

Season: June 6 to October 12
Capacity: 2–24 guests (12 per yacht)

What’s Included:

  • Certified Captain and trained First Mate

  • Commercially registered, Transport Canada–certified yacht

  • Onboard washroom

  • Fuel, insurance, marina and permit fees

  • Immersive sound system with curated music

  • Licensed bar onboard (drinks available for purchase)

  • Iconic riverfront views: Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls, Château Laurier, and more

Food Option:

  • Pre-order food (please contact us 24-hours in advance to order; options: charcuterie or gourmet sandwiches or dessert platters for 2 or 4 or 6 persons available)

What’s Not Included

  • Food (pre-order available)

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (available for purchase onboard)

  • Service charge for crew (optional, but appreciated)

  • Transport to/from the marina

  • Swimming or water activities (this is a sightseeing cruise)

Note: Due to our permits and licensing, guests are not permitted to bring their own food or drinks onboard.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOttawa Yacht Tours
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPirate Marina
    • 1067 Rue Jacques-Cartier
    • J8T 2W3, Gatineau, Québec, Canada