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Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line
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Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line
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- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 9 more
Overview
See the sights in Canada’s Capital from the Ottawa River during this narrated tour onboard the Paula D. Look out at Canada’s Parliament Buildings from the river and snap photos of the spectacular city views. Marvel at the mix of natural beauty and modern, urban development while enjoying refreshments or cocktails from the boat’s canteen.
- Sightseeing river cruise along the Ottawa River
- Views of Ottawa landmarks and natural beauty
- Narrated by a tour guide in French and English
- Snack, drinks, and alcoholic beverages available from the boat’s canteen
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What's Included
Bilingual commentaries
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pick up & drop-off
Departure & Return
THE OTTAWA DOCK - 1 Canal Ln, Ottawa Located at the foot of the Ottawa Locks, behind the Chateau Laurier Hotel, passed the Bytown Museum. Please walk along the left side of the Canal Locks. No close parking at this location.
THE HULL MARINA Gatineau, Quebec side of the Ottawa River, located in Jacques Cartier Park, adjacent to the Canadian Museum of History and the Interprovincial bridge. Please note that the Hull Marina (Gatineau) is accessible to people with reduced mobility. There is paid parking at this location.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note- there is no rescheduling
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
- OPERATED BY Ottawa Boat Cruise Inc.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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- "It’s a nice way to view the city from the river and relax at the same time." See review
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4.0
351 Reviews
5 stars
192
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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Not totally satisfied
Charles_G
, Aug 2022
Relax but dull
Vinh_T
, Aug 2022
Great experience - the...
Soleil_E
, Aug 2022
Fun for the whole family
Jennifer_S
, Aug 2022
the vue, but not long...
Melvin_T
, Aug 2022
Not recommended
Lamis_A
, Aug 2022
Beautiful but more stories would add value
Catherine_B
, Aug 2022
It was a beautiful cruise and my partner, who was new to the city, found it a great introduction to some landmarks. However, I marked it down to 3 stars because I really would have liked more background, history and stories about Ottawa and the landmarks. There was a half hour of the return trip with no narration at all which I thought was a real missed opportunity.
Awful guide"s narration
Anthony_M
, Aug 2022
Guide"s narration was awful. She just ran throug. Bilingual addition made it difficult to follow. May prerecorded explanation as they do it in the 1000 island tour in Kingston would be better
The add says the the ride would take 90 min but the actual ride was just about an honour. It took the ride three times before in the past 15 years. This trip did not cover certain location eg the church associated with lady abadin
The tourist Guide was...
Cyrilo_B
, Aug 2022
Experience
Roya_G
, Aug 2022
Good vibe and scenery
Ahmad_C
, Aug 2022
We were very unhappy that...
Rebecca_K
, Aug 2022
My kids really love it ,...
Felicia_F
, Aug 2022
Tour guide was...
Stephane_L
, Jul 2022
A great tour!
Stephen_T
, Jul 2022
Trip was too short they...
Muhammad_M
, Jul 2022
Good time and educational
Michael_H
, Jul 2022
Highly recommend this tour!
David_W
, Jul 2022
Deaf Accessibility For Your Boat Cruise
Kim_R
, Jul 2022
We had difficulty finding 1 Canal Ln as the GPS did not pick this place up. Also we are deaf and when selected Written English on the cruise info, we expected to get the tour information in written form. I had also requested an ASL interpreter but I realize this was short notice. I would recommend you make interpreters an option and have written transcript for deaf tourists. Otherwise, the boat ride was nice with beautiful viiews and staff were helpful and friendly.
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