Ottawa TikiTours is the national capital area’s newest and coolest floating bar experience originally scheduled to launch mid-May. Due to COVID restrictions, organisers have announced that the new start date is July 15th right on the glorious Ottawa River. Ottawa TikiTours has also changed venues to Jacques Cartier Park on the Quebec side of the river.
Imagine taking a relaxing tour up and down the Ottawa River on a Hawaiian style Tiki Hut with you and a bunch of your buds. Whether it’s just hanging with friends or taking a romantic cruise, or a School Group Heritage Excursion, Ottawa Tiki Tours is one of the coolest ways to get out on the water!
And of course it wouldn’t be a tiki bar without the fancy beverages and snacks. Aboard the floating exotic bars you can enjoy beer, wine, sangria, specialty drinks and specialty coffees along with virgin specialty drinks. There is also an assortment of salty snacks.
Operations are now set to manage the Tiki Cruises at Jacques Cartier Park is across the river in Gatineau, Quebec. Both vessels are scheduled to debark from that location, but there are negotiations with The National Capital Commission to have a debarkation point somewhere downtown. Owners Mike & Gaby are open to working with other marinas along the Ottawa and Rideau rivers for the potential placement of a 3rd boat.
This floating Tiki Boat is the best way to experience the beautiful Ottawa River. They will be offering an amazing experience aboard an exclusive and unique 20 ft x 20 ft custom built Tiki Boat. Passengers will be envied on the water as they cruise the time away sipping drinks, listening or singing karaoke to their favourite tropical tunes!
The motor-run vessel accommodates up to twelve guests (and two crew) and is equipped with fully functioning washroom facilities, Bluetooth speaker, bar stools, flat screen TV, karaoke system and all necessary safety equipment. Passengers are invited to bring their own food and enjoy our selection of cocktails as our First Mate serves up a selection of Tropical drinks or other beverages. Our captains are all small vessel certified and licensed by Transport Canada.
Covid has taken its toll on travel, so their philosophy is, “If you can’t make it to Hawaii, we will bring Hawaii to you!”. Many living in the Ottawa Valley don’t have a boat but want to be on the water, or they simply want to try something new. Ottawa Tiki Boats will scratch that itch.
How much and how long is the Ottawa Tiki tour experience?
The Tiki tours will last 90 minutes, starting at $60p/p including our daily sunset tours and specialty cruises. Full Tiki charter experiences are also available by the hour or day. The Tiki Boat will launch from Rockland Tiki Tours @ 300 Pigeon St. in Rockland. The boat will cruise down to the Cumberland Ferry and back to Thurso Ferry hugging the shore as onlookers’ hearts are filled with desire.
Our Tiki Tours are ideal for bachelorette & bachelor parties, family gatherings, corporate events, birthday parties and more! “Your imagination is our limit.”
Arrive 15 minutes early and don’t forget we are a fully licensed Bar so we will be serving drinks. Drink tickets can be pre-purchased with your boarding pass. during the cruise, all beverage purchases are cashless. All our tours are BYOF (Bring your own Food.) See below for a list of recommendations. However, we can cater the voyage for you for a fee including specialty wines. You may bring your pop, soda, juice, water. Please remember sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, maybe a hat and extra water. A light jacket, long sleeve shirt or cover up might come in handy depending on weather. Children under 12 are welcome but must wear a lifejacket.
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