Canada · BOAT TOURS IN OTTAWA
Good boat tours in Ottawa fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Ottawa’s 90-minute bilingual river cruise, with Parliament views, Rideau Falls, practical tips, onboard drinks, and value advice.
“Andi, our guide, was engaging, knowledgable and super friendly. made the cruise really enjoyable!”
Cruise Ottawa’s UNESCO-listed Rideau Canal on a quiet electric boat, with bilingual commentary, city sights, history, and a relaxed 90-minute route.
“Melody did an amazing job as our guide...A lot of information and made the experience fun.”
Review of Ottawa’s quiet electric Rideau Canal cruise, with canal views, city history, guide tips, pricing, itinerary, and booking advice.
“Excellent guide and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Ottawa in the near future”
See Ottawa’s landmark skyline from the river on a bilingual 90-minute cruise with historic commentary, onboard drinks, and practical tips.
“excellent guide, trip covered some new and historic sites on the Ottawa River, all in all a pleasant experience. Would recommend.”
Cruise Ottawa’s river on a 90-minute tiki boat with city views, licensed bar, music, and relaxed fun for families, friends, and groups.
“Our host Kim and Captain Jerome were fantastic and fun!!! Service was excellent! We will be back again for the recommended romantic night cruise soon!!!”
See Ottawa by small-group van, Rideau Canal cruise, Parliament Hill, Rockcliffe Lookout, and downtown hotel pickup in four hours.
“Awesome tour with Jason. From sights around Ottawa to the river boat tour. Helpful hints on restaurants and what not to miss. Beautiful city Great time worth the $$$”
See Ottawa by sunset river cruise and private-style night drive, with scenic stops, downtown pickup, dessert, and a six-person group.
“Actually, our trip was canceled due to bad weather. My rating is based on the exceptional communications we received and timely follow up. We were offered a chance to reschedule, take the tour around the city and hot spot anyway and receive a refund for the sunset cruise portion or a refund for the entire package. We were only in town for that particular evening, so we ended up requesting a full refund. Customer Service was amazing and provided a refund confirmation the next day. I would definitely recommend this group for any of their offerings. Service was top notch!”
Review the 75-minute Ottawa yacht cruise for sunset views, a small group, music, onboard drinks, pricing, and practical tips.
“It was a great time. Well priced overall. We were lucky as we had perfect weather and only six of us on the bow. The crew was very attentive and just wanted everyone to enjoy themselves. Definitely recommend at least once.”
Review of Ottawa’s small-group walking tour and seasonal boat cruise, with ByWard Market, Maman, landmarks, value, guides, and practical tips.
“I waited for the guide from 10.15 to 11.00 but he/she never came. At 10.45 I left a voice message with my numbers but nobody called me back. At 11.00 I called again and I was explained that there had been a misunderstanding with the guide. The proposition to rescheddule the visit was not possible as I had to leave Ottawa to go to Montréal in the afternoon. Now, I’m still waiting for the mail from your organisation for a full refunding as told.”
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