10 Toronto Harbour Cruises, Compared

1.Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner

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

Spend 2 to 2.5 hours aboard the renovated Toronto Odyssey, pairing a plated lunch or dinner, or weekend buffet brunch, with Toronto Harbour views. You’ll pass the CN Tower, Sugar Beach, Harbourfront Centre, and Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. Expect reserved communal seating, a cash bar, climate-controlled interiors, outdoor decks, and a DJ during dinner.

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

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2.1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 763 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26

Cruise Toronto Harbour from Pier 6 in a small group of up to 10 people. Your captain and guide share stories as you pass the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Toronto Islands, and Hanlan’s Point. Guides including Owen, Asha, Lyba, and Will have earned praise for lively commentary, while the left side of the boat can offer especially good views.

“This was great. We’ve been to Toronto a few times but I definitely learnt something new today on the tour! The Toronto Islands tour was very interesting. Staff were amazing from start to finish. Would recommend.”

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3.City Views Harbor Cruise

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

Spend 60 minutes aboard Oriole or Showboat on Toronto’s inner harbour, with live English commentary, skyline views, and sights such as the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Sugar Beach, and the Toronto Islands. Indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, snacks, and a licensed cash bar make this a simple all-weather break from city streets.

“During the tour, which lasted an hour, the guide talked about the buildings and places we saw! It was really cool, the day was sunny, so we could see the spidery skies of Toronto from the boat!”

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4.Premium Driving Tour with Tower and Harbour Cruise

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

Start with CN Tower views, then ride through Toronto with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Nathan Phillips Square and St. Lawrence Market. Take a seasonal harbour cruise from May to October or November, or visit Casa Loma when boats are not running. Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Really informative. The driver was lovely and good fun.”

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5.60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 281 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Cruise Toronto Harbour aboard the two-level Oriole for one hour of skyline views, island parklands, and landmark photos. You can sit in the air-conditioned cabin or claim a place outside, while live commentary and GPS-triggered narration cover seven languages. Guides such as Brian, Keithan, and Ryan have earned praise for clear, funny presentations.

“It was a nice harbor tour of the city. We were able to get out of our seats and stand against the railing.”

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6.Small Group Night Tour with Harbour Boat Cruise

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

Spend 150 minutes seeing Toronto after dark by Mercedes Metris van and Lake Ontario boat. Your English-speaking local guide leads a downtown drive, points out Yonge-Dundas Square and the Toronto Sign, and gives you free time in the Distillery District. Guides such as Tim, Nathan, Heather, and Mossa have earned praise for friendly, personal service.

“Great friendly host. Nice Mec van. Good practical tour with advice on how to get the best out of Toronto for you. I went day one, which helped me plan the rest of my holiday. I was dropped home to my door which was great but for pick up I had to travel to another hotel even though I was only 3km away, which was not as advertised.”

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7.Toronto Downtown Walking Tour With Tower and Harbour Cruise

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a local English-speaking guide, walking from St. Lawrence Market past the Hockey Hall of Fame, Fairmont Royal York, and Union Station to the CN Tower. Enjoy the observation deck and glass floor, then take a Toronto Harbour cruise when in season. From October through 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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8.Sailing Yacht Cruise of Toronto Harbor and Islands

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

You’ll spend two or three hours aboard a 41-foot sailing yacht with an English-speaking captain and crew. Sail past the Toronto Islands and Tommy Thompson Park, learn basic sailing if you wish, or relax on deck. Choose a shared or private cruise, with day and sunset departures.

“Another great tour with Captain JC (this time I got the name right). Perfect conditions for a fantastic Sunday afternoon sailing experience. Fastest boat on the lake … 🥳”

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9.True Tales of Toronto Harbour Audio Boat Tour

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

Settle into a one-hour evening cruise from TDot Water Taxi at 1 Queens Quay East. You will see Toronto’s skyline after dark while listening to true harbour stories written and narrated by Warren Hoselton, a former Toronto Island Park Supervisor. Bring warm clothes, a charged phone with data, and Bluetooth headphones.

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10.Toronto Walking Tour with Harbourfront & Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $78

Start at St. Lawrence Market with an English-speaking local guide, then walk past Union Station, the Fairmont Royal York, and the Hockey Hall of Fame before taking a seasonal Lake Ontario cruise. With only seven people, wheelchair access, and boat admission included, this 1.5-hour tour offers an easy city-and-water introduction.

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