Toronto · TORONTO HARBOUR & ISLANDS CRUISES
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The skyline looks its best from the lake, and the Islands are a short hop off the harbourfront. These are the best Toronto harbour and islands cruises: which are narrated sightseeing runs, which add lunch, brunch or a tall-ship sail, how long each lasts, and which give the cleanest CN Tower photo.
A 1-hour Toronto Harbour and Islands cruise with live narration, skyline views, and photo stops from the water.
“Sam was an amazing guide. Beautiful and fun boat ride. Totally worth it.”
A 2-hour Toronto Harbour dining cruise on the Toronto Odyssey with chef-prepared brunch, lunch, or dinner and skyline views.
“It was my daughter’s birthday. I loved the experience, the music, the organization. Everything was according to what the experience promised. I liked it very much.”
A 1-hour Toronto Harbour cruise with live English narration, skyline views, and Toronto Island stops. Small capped group, solid value.
“Captains Sophie and Izzy were awesome. A great boat ride, funny and informative. Would highly recommend.”
Sail aboard the Tall Ship Kajama from Toronto’s waterfront. Help raise sails, hear sea shanties, catch skyline views, buy onboard food.
“What a wonderful time we had riding on the tall ships on Lake Ontario. It was smooth sailing and a very efficient and friendly crew. We loved when they burst out in song. It was amazing watching them work together as a team getting the sales up in the ship moving so smoothly. This is a must for anybody visiting Toronto.”
Take a narrated 60-minute Toronto inner harbour cruise for skyline views of the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Sugar Beach, and the Toronto Islands.
“The crew were all very friendly. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had so many interesting facts to share that made the whole tour fascinating. The boat speed was just right, slow and steady so we could enjoy the sites. Excellent value. I would highly recommend!”
Small-group Toronto highlights: CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, and a seasonal harbour cruise. Pickup from your downtown hotel.
“Great way to see so much of the downtown. Great guide!”
1-hour Harbour Star cruise from Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre with live narration, top-deck photo views, and Toronto Islands sights.
“An amazing experience. The pleasant guide was at the expected waiting point and escorted us to the boat. The guy who did the commentary was fun and very knowledgeable. The sun shone which made the trip around the islands more enjoyable and we was treated to a display from the Snowbirds which was a unexpected extra to the trip.”
A 60-minute Toronto harbour cruise on the Oriole with GPS-triggered multilingual audio, skyline photo ops, and indoor or outdoor seating.
“Nice to see the city from the water, interesting fun facts provided by the crew. Downside is the cancellation policy, no cancellation refund available, one member of our group unable to attend.”
2.5-hour Toronto Harbour plated dinner cruise on the Odyssey with DJ, skyline views, WiFi, coffee/tea, and a cash bar.
“A little crowded, can’t move around to go out to the sun deck over all experience was good . Service was ok .”
Two hours of brunch on the Toronto Odyssey: buffet, coffee, DJ music, WiFi and harbour views from the rooftop or climate-controlled decks.
“It was full of fun and I enjoyed every bit of it and would come back in the near future. But alcohol should be included in the payment”
A small-group night tour of Toronto with a Mercedes van and a Lake Ontario harbour cruise, plus Distillery District time and guided stops.
“Tim was an excellent guide and very informative. The boat tour was a lttle disappointing as it was too early for seeing the skyline lit up but Tim took us by car to a great viewing area. Tim was so good he took some photos of us at various scenic areas and even helped me taking my photos. A lovely evening well presented by a young gentleman and we wish him well for the future!”
A 45-minute Toronto Harbour and Islands cruise with live narration, skyline photo views, and peaceful lagoon stops for about $21.
“A perfect tour on the lake and around islands. Really enjoyed it. Great staff and excellent tour guide.”
Small-group downtown Toronto walk plus CN Tower views and an included harbour cruise, starting at St. Lawrence Market.
“This was a well balanced tour that covered everything we desired. Our guide, Cezar, could not have done more to ensure we experienced a great day”
Toronto Harbour lunch cruise on the Odyssey with a climate-controlled deck, chef-plated 3-course meal, and skyline views in about 2 hours.
“We loved it. The overall experience was great and the food was very good. We thought the overall Value was good.”
2-hour shared sailing from Toronto’s Queens Quay with CN Tower views, cozy beanbags, and a captain doing the work.
“Great experience for the first time sailing. I want to come again with my family. I will surely share my experiences with my friends & relatives. If you get a chance to sail, don't miss gone sailing....they are wonderful...captain was an experienced person.”
