RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 3 most popular ottawa cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
A 90-minute Ottawa River cruise with bilingual guide talk, great photo angles, and Parliament and Rideau views from the water.
Most Popular“Very enjoyable, even for locals. Gives a perspective that can only be seen from the angles on the boat. Neat activity as part of a larger day.”
Rideau Canal cruise in Ottawa on a 100% electric boat. 90 minutes of bilingual live commentary and views from Château Laurier to Dow’s Lake.
“Liked that the guide was very knowledgeable about what was along the canal and what was spent on the bridge that just people and bicycles used.”
Rideau Canal on a 100% electric passenger boat in Ottawa. See Château Laurier, Dow’s Lake, locks, and 30 landmark stories.
“Kind of a boring cruise, the boat is nice and comfortable. But the cruise is not entertaining and you really don’t get to see much going down the canal. Very expensive for what it is really. The value is just not there, kids will likely be bored (adults too)”
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