Ottawa River Yacht Experiences

No rush. Just river, good music and great company. Come catch your breath.

Your group · One or both yachtsBook Private Charter →From $399 per group Daily · 6–7 PMBook 1-Hour Public Tour →From $79 per person Shared seats or private charterBook Fireworks Night →Tickets from $129 · Yacht from $1,299 Teams & clients · 2 or 3 hoursBook Corporate Charter →Food & drinks included

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Private charters

Your people. Your river escape.

Your favourite people. Your own yacht. The Ottawa River all around you. Settle in, celebrate, and enjoy the view while our Captain and First Mate take care of the cruise.

Guests enjoying a private yacht cruise on the Ottawa River

How many guests? Select your group size.

Choose your time on the water.

Best value1.5 hours

	Standard	Weekend
One yacht	$549	$603
Both yachts	$1,043	$1,145
Select your guest count to see your prices.

1.5 hours · Option 2 of 3

Whole-group prices · Taxes and booking fees extra.

See dates & book your charter →

Make it yours. Add food or decorations.

Good to know

Pricing: Rates are for your entire private charter, not per guest. Weekend rates apply from Friday at 6 PM through Sunday.

Savings: Book both yachts and save 10% on the second yacht. The discount is already included in the prices shown.

Extras: Decorations cost $99 + tax, including supplies, setup and cleanup. Order catered food at least 48 hours before your charter. Drinks are sold onboard.

Fees & gratuity: Prices exclude applicable taxes and a 6% online booking fee. Food and drinks are charged separately and are subject to an 18% gratuity, calculated before tax.

Private charters

Your people. Your river escape.

Your favourite people. Your own private tour. The Ottawa River all around you. Settle in and enjoy the view while our Captain and First Mate take care of the cruise.

Guests enjoying a private yacht tour on the Ottawa River

How many guests?Select your group size to see prices.

Choose your time on the water.

Weekend rates apply Friday from 6 PM and all day Saturday and Sunday.

1 hour

	Standard	Weekend
One yacht	$399	$438
Both yachts	$758	$832
Select guest count to see your prices.

Best value 1.5 hours

	Standard	Weekend
One yacht	$549	$603
Both yachts	$1,043	$1,145
Select guest count to see your prices.

2 hours

	Standard	Weekend
One yacht	$749	$823
Both yachts	$1,423	$1,563
Select guest count to see your prices.

Group prices · Taxes and booking fees extra.

See dates & book your charter →

Make it yours. Add catered food or decorations.

Good to know

Included: Exclusive use of your yacht or yachts, a Captain and First Mate on each yacht, fuel, marina fees and mandatory passenger insurance. Commercially licensed, regulated and insured.

Pricing: Rates are for your entire private charter, not per guest. Weekend rates apply from Friday at 6 PM through Sunday.

Savings: Book both yachts and save 10% on the second yacht. The discount is already included in the prices shown.

Extras: Decorations cost $99 + tax, including supplies, setup and cleanup. Order catered food at least 48 hours before your charter. Drinks are sold onboard.

Fees & gratuity: Prices exclude applicable taxes and a 6% online booking fee. Food and drinks are charged separately and are subject to an 18% gratuity, calculated before tax.

Public 1-hour tours

Your evening on the water.

Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a date. Enjoy an hour on the Ottawa River aboard a shared yacht, while our Captain and First Mate take care of the cruise.

Guests relaxing aboard a yacht cruising on the Ottawa River

Pick your evening.

Daily6–7 PMUp to 12 guests per yacht

Monday–Thursday$79

Friday–Sunday$87

Per person · Taxes and booking fees extra

Solo guests welcome.

See dates & buy tickets →

Public 1-hour tours

Your evening on the water.

Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a date. Enjoy an hour on the Ottawa River while our Captain and First Mate take care of the cruise.

Pick your evening.

Daily 6–7 PM Up to 12 guests per yacht

Monday–Thursday$79

Friday–Sunday$87

Per person · Taxes and booking fees extra

Solo guests welcome.

See dates & buy tickets →

Something to savour? Add catered food.

Good to know

Departures: Each departure requires at least two guests booked.

Food & drinks: Catered food must be ordered at least 48 hours ahead. Drinks are sold onboard.

Fees & gratuity: Ticket prices exclude applicable taxes and a 6% online booking fee. Food and drinks are charged separately and are subject to an 18% gratuity, calculated before tax.

Only eight nights

Fireworks from the water.

Watch the sky light up from a yacht on the Ottawa River. Buy individual tickets, or make the night yours with a private charter.

Share the excitement

Individual tickets

from$129per person

Book your seats and enjoy the fireworks aboard a yacht with up to 12 guests.

Buy tickets →

Make the night yours

Private charter

Enjoy the show with your favourite people on a private cruise.

How many guests? Select your group size.

Book a private charter →

2027 fireworks nights

Individual ticket prices

Per person · Taxes and booking fees extra.

Fireworks night	Per person
July 1 · Canada Day	$129
July 14 · France Bastille Day	$149
July 28 · Casino Grand Opening	$189
July 31 · Country #1 TBD	$149
August 4 · Country #2 TBD	$149
August 7 · Country #3 TBD	$149
August 11 · Country #4 TBD	$149
August 14 · Casino Grand Finale	$189

Fireworks night	One yacht	Both yachts
July 1 · Canada Day	$1,299	$2,468
July 14 · France Bastille Day	$1,499	$2,848
July 28 · Casino Grand Opening	$1,899	$3,608
July 31 · Country #1 TBD	$1,499	$2,848
August 4 · Country #2 TBD	$1,499	$2,848
August 7 · Country #3 TBD	$1,499	$2,848
August 11 · Country #4 TBD	$1,499	$2,848
August 14 · Casino Grand Finale	$1,899	$3,608

Only eight nights

Fireworks from the water.

Watch the sky light up from a yacht on the Ottawa River. Buy individual tickets, or make the night yours with a private charter.

Share the excitement

Individual tickets

Shared seating · Up to 12 guests per yacht.

From $129 per person

Buy tickets →

Make the night yours

Private charter

Enjoy the show with your favourite people on a private tour.

How many guests?Select your group size to see prices.

Book private charter →

Make it really special. Add catered food (and decorations on charters).

Good to know

Tickets & charters: Individual tickets are per person. Private charters are for one yacht (up to 12 guests) or both yachts (up to 24 guests).

Both-yacht savings: Save 10% on the second yacht. The prices shown already include this discount.

Food & drinks: Catered food must be ordered at least 48 hours ahead. Drinks are sold onboard. Decorations are available for private charters.

Fees & gratuity: Fireworks prices exclude applicable taxes and a 6% online booking fee. Food and drinks are extra and subject to an 18% gratuity, calculated before tax.

Your arrival, made easy.

We depart from Le Pirate Marina in Gatineau.

📍 Boarding

Le Pirate Marina
1067 Jacques-Cartier Street
Gatineau, QC J8T 3W2

Get directions to the marina →

🅿️ Free public parking

1089 Jacques-Cartier Street
Gatineau, QC J8T 6H4
A short walk from the marina.

Get directions to parking →

Before arrival, every adult must complete a Guest Check-in. Guests who have not, cannot board. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Wait on the sidewalk by the marina entrance; crew will check you in and escort you aboard.

Before you book.

How does booking work?

For private charters, enter your guest count to see prices, then click Book. For public tours, click Buy tickets.

Choose your date and tour options, add food if desired, enter your contact details and pay a 50% deposit. We’ll email your confirmation.

Can I see the yachts before I book?

Yes! See the yachts → or explore photos and videos from real tours on Instagram @OttawaYacht →.

What if the weather changes?

We assess safety at the marina and along the route. If we cancel, choose a full refund or credit. Rain or a forecast alone doesn’t mean cancellation.

Let’s get you on the water.

Book your experience. We’ll take care of the rest.

Private Charters Public Tours Fireworks Nights Corporate Tours

Join our crew. Spend your day on the water.

Great with guests? Have hospitality experience? We’re looking for First Mates.

Introduce yourself →

Your arrival, made easy.

We depart from Le Pirate Marina in Gatineau.

📍 Boarding

Le Pirate Marina
1067 Jacques-Cartier Street
Gatineau, QC J8T 3W2

Directions to boarding →

🅿️ Free public parking

1089 Jacques-Cartier Street
Gatineau, QC J8T 6H4
A short walk from the marina.

Directions to parking →

Before arrival
Every adult must complete a digital check-in to board.

Arrive 15 minutes early
Wait on the sidewalk by the marina entrance. Our crew will check you in and escort you aboard.

Before you book.

How does booking work?

Choose your experience and date. For private charters, choose one or both yachts and your tour length. You’ll see the price before booking. A 50% deposit reserves your tour.

Can I see the yachts before I book?

Yes! See the yachts → or explore photos and videos from real tours on Instagram @OttawaYacht →.

What if the weather changes?

We assess safety at the marina and along the route. If we cancel, choose a full refund or credit. Rain or a forecast alone doesn’t mean cancellation.

Let’s get you on the water.

Choose your experience. We’ll take care of the rest.

Private Charters Public Tours Fireworks Nights Corporate Tours

Join our crew.

Great with guests? Have hospitality experience?
We’re looking for First Mates.

Introduce yourself →

Commercially licensed, regulated & insured.

Proudly enrolled in Transport Canada's
Small Vessel Compliance Program (SVCP).

Before you book

Cancellations & Changes

Plans changed? Let us know before departure.

Changes are subject to availability and are not confirmed until we approve them.

Date and time changes

Request received	Without protection	With protection
48+ hours before departure	No change fee	No change fee
Under 48 hours	20% feeMinimum $25	One fee-free change
After departure or no-show	No rescheduling	No rescheduling

Fine print

The change fee is per booking changed and is calculated on the original yacht rental or ticket price before taxes, plus applicable taxes. Corporate packages use the rental portion only. Food, drinks, decorations, gratuities, booking fees and Trip Protection are excluded.

Any increase in the new tour price and unrecoverable food or decoration costs remain payable. We confirm the cost before processing your change.

Rescheduling does not restore refund eligibility lost under the original departure date. Contact-detail corrections and adding extras have no change fee; ordering deadlines apply. Reducing guests or duration follows the cancellation terms and applicable minimum charges.

If you cancel

48+ hours before departure: Refund, subject to the exclusions below.

Under 48 hours: No rental or ticket refund unless you have active Trip Protection and a qualifying reason. Notify us before departure.

Fine print

Eligible refunds include rental or tickets, booking fees, prepaid food, drinks and decorations, their gratuities and applicable taxes. Unrecoverable food and decoration costs and their taxes remain payable; gratuity on cancelled food and drinks is refunded.

Trip Protection — 10%

More flexibility if plans change:
One fee-free date/time change, even within 48 hours.

Cancellation protection:
Coverage for unexpected illness, injury or a serious family emergency.

Fine print

Request Trip Protection within 24 hours of booking, before the circumstance prompting a cancellation claim occurs. Protection costs 10% of the rental or ticket price, plus applicable taxes; corporate packages use the rental portion only. It activates when we confirm payment.

For cancellation, qualifying reasons are unexpected illness, injury or a serious family emergency preventing attendance. Reasonable supporting documentation may be required.

Changes of mind and weather preferences are not covered for cancellation. No-shows are excluded. Protection is unavailable for reseller tickets. The protection fee and its taxes are never refunded, including if we cancel.

If we change or cancel your tour

Changes we initiate have no change fee. If we cancel, choose a refund or future-tour credit.

Fine print

Refunds include rental or tickets, booking fees, prepaid drinks, recoverable food costs, all decorations, gratuities and applicable taxes. We absorb unrecoverable decoration costs.

Unrecoverable food costs and their taxes remain payable; food gratuity is refunded. Trip Protection and its taxes remain non-refundable.

Food and decorations

Only costs we cannot recover remain payable.

Fine print

There is no double charge for items we can reuse. For food already prepared, call Le Pirate Rest-O-Bord at 819-243-5200 to arrange takeout or a table. Decorations have no gratuity.

Payment, weather and arrival

We decide whether conditions are safe to operate. If we operate and you choose not to attend, the guest cancellation terms apply. No-shows receive no refund or credit.

Fine print

Rental, food and decorations require a 50% deposit when booked or ordered. Corporate packages require 50% at booking. Balances are due before departure; public-tour payments follow your confirmation.

We assess safety at the marina and along the route. Rain, clouds, cooler temperatures or forecasts alone do not mean cancellation. Follow the arrival and late-arrival rules in your confirmation email.

Booked through a reseller?

Contact your reseller for ticket changes, cancellations or refunds; their terms apply. Contact us about food or decorations ordered directly through Ottawa Yacht Tours.

Manage your booking

Use our form for changes, cancellations or Trip Protection. Your booking stays unchanged until we confirm your request.

Available on every tour

Food & Drinks

Outside food and drinks are not permitted onboard.

Catered food

See the food

Charcuterie

Sandwiches

Chocolate cake

Sample photos from Unsplash for layout preview.

Good to know

Ottawa Yacht Tours

Frequently asked questions

Choose & book

Which tour suits us?

Private: a yacht exclusively for your group. Public: a shared 1-hour cruise. Fireworks: individual tickets or a private charter. Corporate: a 2- or 3-hour private yacht experience for teams and clients, with specified quantities of catered food and drinks included.

Private charters → Public tours →
Fireworks → Corporate tours →

How many guests?

Up to 12 guests on one yacht or 24 across both. Toddlers, children and all other guests count toward capacity.

See the yachts →

What is included?

Every yacht has a Captain and First Mate to host your cruise. Private and corporate charters reserve the yacht for your group; public tours and individual fireworks tickets offer shared seating.

Food, drinks, decorations, taxes and booking fees are extra. Corporate packages include specified quantities of catered food and drinks; additional portions and drinks are available at extra cost.

How do I book?

Book at ottawayacht.ca, through the booking link on our Instagram, or by calling or emailing us. Public-tour tickets are also available through ticket resellers.

All bookings are processed through FareHarbor and require a 50% deposit. Follow the payment instructions in your confirmation.

See dates & book → Buy a gift certificate →

Changes & weather

Is there a change fee?

At least 48 hours before departure: no date or time change fee. Less than 48 hours before departure: 20% of the original rental or ticket price, with a minimum of $25 per booking, plus taxes. Active Trip Protection includes one fee-free date or time change.

Use Manage my booking to request a change or cancellation.

What if I cancel my booking?

Direct bookings cancelled at least 48 hours before departure qualify for a refund, subject to our cancellation policy and its exclusions. Less than 48 hours before departure, no tour refund applies unless active Trip Protection covers your circumstances. For tickets purchased through a reseller, contact the reseller.

Full policy →

What is Trip Protection?

One fee-free date or time change, even within 48 hours, plus cancellation protection for qualifying unforeseen circumstances. Contact us to discuss your situation.

Full policy →

How do I add protection?

Request it when booking or within 24 hours of booking, before the circumstance prompting a claim occurs. The cost is 10% of the rental or ticket price, plus taxes. Coverage activates when we confirm payment. The protection fee and its taxes are non-refundable. Reseller tickets are excluded.

Add Trip Protection →

What if it rains?

Rain or a forecast alone does not mean cancellation. We decide whether conditions are safe. If the tour operates and you do not attend, our guest cancellation terms apply.

What if Ottawa Yacht Tours cancels my cruise?

You may choose a refund or a credit toward a future tour, as outlined in our cancellation policy.

Full policy →

Food, drinks & decorations

Can we bring our own?

No. Outside food, cake, drinks, bottled water and decorations are not permitted onboard. Order food, cake and decorations through us; drinks are available onboard.

How do we order food?

Order food and cake at least 48 hours before departure, including for bookings made through a reseller. A 50% deposit is required; the balance is due before departure. Food is served once underway. An automatic 18% gratuity applies to food.

Prices & order form →

What about decorations?

Only available on private charters or corporate tours. Decorations cost $99 plus taxes, including supplies, setup and removal. Order at least 48 hours before departure. No gratuity applies.

Order food, cake & decorations →

Are drinks sold onboard?

Yes. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are sold à la carte. Onboard purchases are settled at the end of your tour. Corporate packages include specified drink quantities.

An automatic 18% gratuity applies to paid drinks.

See the menu →

Getting aboard

Where do we board?

Pirate Marina, 1067 Jacques-Cartier Street, Gatineau. Wait on the sidewalk at the entrance; the crew will escort you. Do not enter the docks alone.

Free public parking is about 100 metres away at 1089 Jacques-Cartier Street.

Boarding directions →

When should we arrive?

Arrive 15 minutes early. Allow extra travel time on fireworks nights.

Who needs to check in?

Every adult must complete their own digital check-in before arriving at the marina, using government-issued photo ID. Include children under 18 in an adult’s check-in, up to four per adult.

Tour organizers must send the check-in link to every adult. Guests without completed check-in cannot board.

The crew will check the passenger manifest on the sidewalk before escorting guests onto the docks to board.

Guest check-in →

What if we are late?

Public tours leave at 6 PM sharp. Fireworks tours leave at 8 PM sharp. Private and corporate charters can depart later but still end at their scheduled time.

Can we add extra time?

For private and corporate charters, extra time costs $99 plus taxes per 15 minutes, subject to availability and agreement.

What if we do not attend?

No-shows receive no tour refund or credit.

On the yacht

Are lifejackets provided?

Yes—one for every guest. Toddlers and small children must wear them throughout the tour. Adults generally do not need to wear one, but must follow the Captain’s instructions.

Is there a washroom?

Yes, on each yacht. Cabin access is for washroom use only, one person at a time.

Please use the restaurant washrooms before boarding when possible; onboard holding-tank capacity is limited.

Is boarding accessible?

The docks and yachts are not fully wheelchair-accessible. Contact us before booking to discuss your needs.

Can we bring an animal?

Pets are not permitted. Contact us before booking to discuss boarding with a service animal.

What footwear is allowed?

Remove shoes and socks after boarding unless the crew instructs otherwise. Soft-soled, non-marking boat shoes are permitted. Heels and marking soles are not permitted.

What safety rules apply?

Listen to the safety briefing and follow the Captain’s and crew’s instructions. Wait for crew assistance when boarding and disembarking.

What conduct is expected?

Respect the crew and other guests, and follow the Captain’s instructions. We have zero tolerance for unsafe, abusive or disruptive behaviour, or excessive intoxication. This may result in removal at the nearest marina or the cruise ending early, without refund. In either case, police will be called to meet the yacht.

What about shared cruises?

Keep voices at a considerate volume. No speakerphone calls or personal music played aloud.

What etiquette applies during fireworks?

Keep your camera light and flash off when taking photos or recording videos. Keep conversation to a minimum so everyone can enjoy the show.

How do we protect the yacht and river?

Apply sunscreen before boarding, not onboard. No confetti, glitter or party poppers. Never throw anything overboard; hand rubbish to the crew.

In the washroom, turn off the tap after use. Put toilet paper used after urinating in the bin, and follow the crew’s washroom instructions.

Is smoking or vaping allowed?

No smoking, vaping or recreational drug use is permitted onboard or on the docks.

Corporate tours

What does a package cover?

A 2- or 3-hour private charter with a Captain and First Mate on each yacht, plus catered food and drinks.

One yacht includes 6 food portions and 12 alcoholic drinks for 2 hours, or 18 for 3 hours. Both yachts include 13 food portions and 26 alcoholic drinks for 2 hours, or 39 for 3 hours. Every guest also receives one complimentary non-alcoholic drink per tour.

Smaller groups pay the same minimum package price. Alcohol service remains subject to the limits described below.

Can we customize food?

Choose charcuterie, sandwiches or a mix from the portions included in your package. Add extra portions as needed, cake by the slice or as a whole cake serving eight, and Prosecco.

Can I get a quote?

Use the corporate calculator; select Date undecided if you are still planning. Print or save your quote as a PDF, or email it to yourself. We receive a copy of emailed quotes.

A quote is not a confirmed booking.

Corporate calculator →

How do I confirm it?

Send us your quote with your date, start time, duration and number of guests. Alternatively, select Yes in the calculator to submit your quote as a booking request, then email it.

We will enter the booking and email your confirmation, or contact you if your requested time is unavailable.

Book a corporate tour →

How do I pay?

A 50% deposit is required for the tour and food and drinks. Pay by card when booking online, call us to book and pay by card, or ask us to enter the booking and send a confirmation email with a payment link for your deposit.

The balance is due before your tour.

Who pays for extra drinks?

Charge extra onboard drinks to the organizer or let guests pay individually. Tell the crew your preference; you can change it during the tour.

Are prepaid drinks limited?

Including package drinks, the calculator caps prepaid quantities at two alcoholic and three non-alcoholic drinks per actual guest per hour. Choose your drinks onboard.

What fees apply?

An 18% gratuity applies to food and paid drinks. Taxes are additional. FareHarbor’s 6% booking fee is calculated before taxes and gratuity.

Still have a question? Call or text 343-550-0175 · Email us
Urgent cruise-day assistance: 343-209-2209

For teams and clients

Corporate Tours

A two- or three-hour private yacht tour with catered food and hosted drinks included for every guest. Each guest receives one food portion and two alcoholic drinks on a two-hour tour, or three on a three-hour tour. Soda and water are included throughout, with a Captain & First Mate on each yacht.

How many guests?Select your group size.

Choose 2 or 3 hours on the water.

2 hours

Weekday	Weekend
Select guest count to see your prices.

3 hours

Weekday	Weekend
Select guest count to see your prices.

Package subtotals are for your whole group. Taxes and booking fees extra. An 18% gratuity applies to food and drinks only.

Package details & policies

Capacity
1–12 guests on one yacht; 13–24 guests on both.

Package pricing
Your package subtotal combines the yacht rental with a required food-and-drink package for each guest: $55 per guest for 2 hours or $69 per guest for 3 hours. Food and drink quantities follow your actual guest count, with no minimum guest charge.

Food choices & extras
Choose charcuterie, sandwiches or a mix for your included portions. Selecting fewer portions does not reduce the package price. Additional portions $23 each. Cake slices $15; whole cake $49 (8 slices).

Drinks & extras
Included alcoholic drinks are wine, cocktails or craft beer. Additional alcoholic drinks are $12 each; Prosecco is $50 per 750 mL bottle. Further onboard purchases are separate.

Decorations
$99 + tax, including supplies, setup and removal. No gratuity applies.

Weekend rates
Friday departures from 6 PM, all day Saturday and Sunday.

Taxes, gratuity & booking fee
GST (5%) and QST (9.975%) are additional. An 18% gratuity applies to the required food-and-drink package and additional food and paid drinks. FareHarbor's 6% booking fee applies to the subtotal before taxes and gratuity.

Food selections & changes
Final food selections, dietary needs and changes are due at least 48 hours before departure. No outside food or drinks are permitted onboard.

Ottawa River Yacht Experiences

Your people. Your river escape.

Choose your time on the water.

Choose your time on the water.

Your evening on the water.

Pick your evening.

Pick your evening.

Fireworks from the water.

Individual tickets

Private charter

Individual tickets

July 1 · Canada Day

July 14 · France Bastille Day

July 28 · Casino Grand Opening

July 31 · Country #1 TBD

August 4 · Country #2 TBD

August 7 · Country #3 TBD

August 11 · Country #4 TBD

August 14 · Casino Grand Finale

Private charter

July 1 · Canada Day

July 14 · France Bastille Day

July 28 · Casino Grand Opening

July 31 · Country #1 TBD

August 4 · Country #2 TBD

August 7 · Country #3 TBD

August 11 · Country #4 TBD

August 14 · Casino Grand Finale

Your arrival, made easy.

📍 Boarding

🅿️ Free public parking

Before you book.

Let’s get you on the water.

Join our crew. Spend your day on the water.

Your arrival, made easy.

📍 Boarding

🅿️ Free public parking

Before you book.

Let’s get you on the water.

Join our crew.

Welcome to Ottawa Yacht Tours

Bienvenue à Ottawa Yacht Tours