Top Dayboat Routes & Must-Try Boat Tours in Toronto

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Top Dayboat Routes & Must-Try Boat Tours in Toronto

Toronto’s scenic waterfront is among the city’ most treasured locations. Individuals seeking weekend adventure or just wanting to explore Toronto from a new angle are advised to contact Gone Sailing Adventure’s Toronto boat tour. We believe that every time spent on the water must be memorable. Our boat rental Toronto packages are designed to provide you with an opportunity to visit iconic stretches of Lake Ontario, enclosed coves, and iconic sights at your pleasure. This guide shares some of our dayboat routes that guarantee the best of Toronto’s waterfront.

Top Dayboat Routes Offered by Gone Sailing Adventure

Gone Sailing Adventure’s dayboats are perfect for short trips. Dayboats are comfortable and easy to operate. Moreover, they can accommodate small groups, couples, and families. When you rent one of our dayboats, you are allowed to customize your tour, whether as a sunbathing or a sightseeing tour. A private boat rental Toronto package will get you total control over your tour, free from an overcrowded deck. The following are our most preferred boat routes;

  • Harbourfront Skyline Loop-This route has been chosen as the best for new visitors as it provides a front-row view of the city skyline, Rogers Center, and the CN Tower. This route is best for a sunset cruise, couples, and first-time tourists.
  • Toronto Island Cruise- This route has been ranked by locals as an excellent mix of city vibe and nature. Gone Sailing Adventure yacht uses this route for a peaceful exploration of the island. Important highlights of the Toronto Island cruise include the numerous lighthouse sightings, birdwatching, lagoons, and beaches. We recommend this route for people looking for romantic picnic sites, nature lovers, and families. Visitors can anchor at Hanland Point or Center Island for a swim or to take memorable pictures.
  • Tommy Thompson Park- This route is for individuals craving a refreshing and solitary view of the natural beauty, or an escape from the bustling city life. The average time taken for this dayboat route is around three to five hours. Key highlight for tourists includes a romantic vibe, city light, and photography. Tommy Thompson Park is an excellent choice for a special celebration, such as proposals. Nothing beats the orange sunset over the calm water.

Must-Try Dayboat Tours

Gone Sailing Adventure provides affordable and luxurious boat tours customized for different occasions and interests, with the underlying goal of helping clients navigate the water. The following are some of the Toronto boat tours that we offer.

  • Toronto History and Landmark Tour- Our designated yacht cruise passes the historic waterfront buildings, the HTO park, Sugar Beach, and the famous CN Tower. During the tour, our guests get to learn about Lake Ontario’s maritime past through a detailed guided narration by our knowledgeable staff members. The tour lasts approximately one and a half hours.
  • Music and Chill Cruise- this Toronto boat tour is recommended for pre-dinner fun and a casual hangout. The cruise features extra services, including charcuterie boards, comfortable seating, and excellent music. The Toronto boat ride is excellent for bachelorette parties and friend groups.
  • Romantic Couple Sail- The Toronto boat tour elevates your love story above the water with a special ride for two. We include a proposal setting, flower bouquets, and champagnes. This ride takes approximately two hours and includes a cozy setup or additions such as a personal deejay. The Romantic sail ride is excellent for anniversaries or romantic dates.
  • Team or Corporate Outing- This ride elevates your Employee Appreciation Day due to our tailored rides that include branded decor, drinks, and snacks. The duration for the Team or Corporate outing ride is an estimated two to three hours. We also incorporate team-building activities and event coordination assistance for client hosting, startups, and small teams.

What To Carry for Your Toronto Dayboat Tour

We advise our client to bring along the following;

  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Light jacket for when it gets windy, and a hat
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Cameras
  • Phone for picture and videography
  • Swimsuit
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Picnic board for group tour

Booking

Our company ensures a fast and seamless booking process that is mostly conducted online. All our boats are equipped with safety instructions and equipment, an additional captain for individuals preferring guided sailing, and flexible booking throughout the year. We also guarantee well-maintained and clean yachts, with friendly and experienced personnel on board ready to help.

Gone Sailing Adventure guarantees an unforgettable experience for tourists. Whether you intend to cruise as an individual or a group, we help you discover secluded coves, beautiful skyline watchpoints, and historical tourist attraction sites. Whether it is your first time exploring or you want to go on a subsequent sail around the island, we welcome you to book with Gone Sailing Adventure.

Let the journey begin, a world of adventures, relaxation, and memories awaits!

YOUR SAFETY IS AT RISK

When considering chartering a yacht in Canada, we know you have many options. Some of these options look super exciting and at ridiculously great prices. Recent trends in the industry have opened the door for many unqualified individuals to purchase boats and offer charter services to the unsuspecting public. It’s easy to create a website and even easier to just list a boat on sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, Getmyboat, Boat Setter and many others.

Unfortunately, many of these operators are NOT licensed, insured or qualified to accept your trust on the water.

In order to be licensed and insured a number of items MUST be in place. Listed are just a few.

  • The operator must be licensed by Transport Canada with a commercial license known as either:
    – Limited Master under 60tonne.
    – Small Vessel Operators Permit (SVOP).
  • The name of the vessel must be visible on the stern (back) or the registration number beginning with the letter “C” must be visible on the side of the vessel near the front. Boats with a registration number beginning with “ON” are not licensed for passengers.
  • If the vessel is under 12m (40’) it should participate in the Transport Canada Small Vessel Compliance Program and display a “Blue Decal” and have corresponding certificate.
  • If the vessel is over 12m (40’) or carries more than 12 passengers, it MUST BE INSPECTED by Transport Canada and have an inspection certificate on board.
  • All vessels must have commercial liability insurance and coverage specifically for the number of passengers approved to be carried on board.
  • The vessel must comply with commercial safety requirements beyond recreational standards. Many of these illegal operators do not have the proper training, carry proper safety equipment, nor do their recreational boats meet the design/construction requirements of a commercial, passenger carrying vessel. These illegal operators try to stay under the radar of Police/OPP/RCMP/Transport Canada by:
  • hiding the name of their vessel by hanging items over the stern
  • not letting you know where they will have you board until just before the start of your charter.
  • pick you up at a public park (where docking is not permitted).
  • suggest to you that you are friends of the owner/operator out for a ride and not a paying customer.
  • allow you to drink alcohol while the boat is underway (illegal-same as a car) but tell you to hide your bottles etc.
  • insist on a cash transaction or part of it as a way of defrauding the internet listing company.
  • Make you sign a “Charter Agreement” just before you board without giving you details of the document beforehand.

    Over the last few years there have been a number of deaths and even more accidents resulting from these types of operators. Be safe and know who you are getting on a boat with. All licensed operators should willingly display their credentials, and most are members of the Passenger & Commercial Vessel Association (PCVA).

    Link to Global News Report on Charter Accidents

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