Boat Tours in Toronto: 12 to Shuffle the Itinerary For

1.Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,566 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Our pick

See Toronto from the water on a one-hour cruise from Pier 6. Your captain and guide take you past the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Billy Bishop Airport, island lagoons, homes, and the Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. Guides such as Sam, Sophie, Asha, and Jared have been praised for clear, funny commentary.

“A really really good tour of the harbour and islands-the captain was very good and stopped at times so we could take photos. The guide was excellent-extremely knowledgeable and spent some time with each guest/group to check if they had any specific questions-would highly recommend.”

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2.Toronto: Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,091 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $60

Board the renovated Toronto Odyssey for a two-hour to 150-minute Toronto Harbour cruise with a plated lunch or dinner, or weekend buffet brunch. You’ll pass the CN Tower, Sugar Beach, Harbourfront Centre, and Gibraltar Point Lighthouse while enjoying reserved communal seating, onboard service, open-air decks, and a cash bar. Dinner includes a DJ.

“Well organised. Food was excellent with very friendly staff. Lovely views of Toronto skyline . Would definitely recommend”

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3.Toronto Tall Ship Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 676 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Sail Toronto Harbour aboard the 1930s, three-masted Tall Ship Kajama. After a 30-minute boarding period, you spend about 90 minutes on the water, helping raise the sails, hearing sea shanties, watching the cannon fire, and viewing the skyline and Toronto Islands. Food, drinks, and souvenir photos cost extra.

“The ship was really cool and it was fun watching the crew at work. The harbor and surrounding area was beautiful but I would have liked more narration as to what we were seeing and maybe have some of the Toronto skyline pointed out.”

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4.Toronto: City Views Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 557 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Spend 60 minutes aboard the Oriole or Showboat, cruising Toronto’s inner harbor with live English commentary. You’ll pass the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Sugar Beach, HTO Park, Redpath Sugar Factory, and Toronto Islands. Guides such as Ryan, Lawrence, and Nakul have brought humor and local facts to recent sailings. Indoor seating, outdoor decks, restrooms, snacks, and a cash bar are available.

“Great relaxing tour of the harbour with interesting and intelligent commentary.”

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5.Toronto: Premium Driving Tour with Tower and Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 294 reviews · 5 hours · from $138

Start with downtown hotel pickup, then ride to the CN Tower for city views, explore St. Lawrence Market, and tour Toronto’s key sights with an English-speaking guide. In warmer months, finish with a harbour cruise. In the off season, visit Casa Loma instead. Guides such as Daniel, Nathan, and Tim are praised for their city stories and careful organization.

“Such a great day. Daniel was so much fun, and so knowledgeable, I learnt a lot about Toronto, and Canada! I can highly recommend this trip.”

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6.Toronto: Guided Harbour and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 281 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

Spend about an hour aboard the Harbour Star, cruising from Harbourfront Centre through Toronto’s island passages. Your English-speaking guide points out the CN Tower, First Canadian Place, Billy Bishop Airport, Rogers Centre, island lagoons, and waterfront parks. Choose an open upper deck or enclosed seating, with snacks and drinks available to buy onboard.

“Information done by tour guide the view and the nature plus the nice weather”

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7.Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Spend about two and a half hours aboard City Cruises’ Odyssey in Toronto Harbour. You’ll receive a plated dinner, coffee or tea, skyline and waterfront views, plus DJ-led dancing. Alcohol, cocktails, wine, and beer cost extra. The cruise leaves from 207 Queens Quay West and returns there.

“The dinner was fantastic! The drinks take a while to arrive so order a few at a time for sure. The atmosphere was stunning and the views were absolutely spectacular! This is a wonderful way to see the Toronto Harbour!”

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8.Toronto: Small Group Night Tour with Harbour Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 2h 30m · from $72

Spend 150 minutes seeing Toronto after dark with a local English-speaking guide, a Lake Ontario harbour cruise, and a Mercedes Metris van ride. Visit Yonge-Dundas Square, the Toronto sign, and the Distillery District. Guides such as Tim, Nathan, Heather, and Mossa add local stories, photo help, and practical tips.

“Tim was such a lovely tour guide!! Would definitely do it again :)”

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9.Toronto Downtown Walking Tour With Tower and Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $106

Meet your English-speaking guide at St. Lawrence Market or the CN Tower, then walk past the Hockey Hall of Fame, Fairmont Royal York, and Union Station. Ride up the CN Tower, enjoy its observation deck and glass floor, and finish with a harbour cruise. From October to May, the cruise is replaced by Casa Loma.

“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”

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10.Toronto: Sailing Yacht Cruise of Toronto Harbor and Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $138

Board a 41-foot yacht at Gone Sailing Adventures for a 2 or 3-hour day or sunset cruise around Toronto Harbor, the Toronto Islands, and Tommy Thompson Park. Captain JC, Howie, and other English-speaking crew members handle the sailing, or teach you the basics if you want to take the helm. Choose a shared or private outing.

“Exceptional Captains and Crew! Best experience we had while in Toronto on a long weekend. Highly recommended!!”

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11.Toronto: Private Luxury Yacht Sightseeing Cruise & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $109

Spend an hour aboard a private luxury yacht with a licensed captain, cruising Toronto Harbour past the CN Tower, Harbourfront, Toronto Islands, Hanlan’s Point, and Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. You get exterior and interior seating plus one glass of prosecco or a soft drink. Captain Paul has earned special praise for friendly service.

“Captain Paul and hostess were very nice and made it a fun excursion. Price was quite high for what this experience is-- essentially taking a boat out for 1 hour to take a photo or two. We were given a water bottle. No prosecco available or provided despite this being part of the name of the activity and a major feature on the website for this activity. No partial refund provided when we raised this issue. We had to bring up the prosecco ourselves and were told they had planned not to mention it since it was not available-- not great customer service. Offered 20% off a future booking but…”

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12.Toronto: True Tales of Toronto Harbour Audio Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $29Top rated

Set out from the TDot Water Taxi dock at 1 Queens Quay East for a one-hour evening cruise past Toronto’s harbour skyline. Warren Hoselton, a former Toronto Island Park Supervisor, writes and tells the English audio tour. Bring a charged phone with data, Bluetooth headphones, and warm clothing. Blankets and beverages are provided.

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