How To Choose the Right Boat Rental Service
26 August 2025
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Family-friendly party boat rides on the Toronto Lake can be an exciting and fun-filled day. But then, with children involved, it becomes a daunting task. Keeping young ones occupied and happy while enjoying the gorgeous waters of Lake Ontario calls for some thoughtful planning and creative activities.
At Gone Sailing Adventures we provide yacht rentals in Toronto and organizes family-oriented events. We are experienced in working with families with kids of all ages from infants to teenagers so that they get to enjoy their time as well. The Toronto boat rental services we offer can be the perfect venue for your birthday, family reunion, or just a wonderful day out on the water to make fantastic memories.
This boat cruise Toronto will turn out to be a great excitement for your kids if you follow the right mix of games, safety precautions, and engaging activities.
Keeping kids occupied is not that difficult with a variety of games that not only entertain but also capture and stir their imagination. One popular game like scavenger hunt can be modified to accommodate the maritime schedule with the objects being used during the hunt as pieces of gear such as life jackets, buoys, or even identifying some landmarks such as the CN Tower or Toronto Islands. Teens however, could be entertained through a friendly competition with games like I Spy where Toronto’s skyline is used as the backdrop or a quiz comprising fun boat facts might be the of interest.
Since you happen to be on a boat, it would probably be a great idea to utilize the water itself, If the sun is shining and you happen to be in a safe and calm spot, then a supervised swim can be the best thing to do, making kids of all ages happy. Bringing inflatables, pool noodles, or even small inflatable toys for kids to play with may be a great way to make the kids have a better time. Additionally, if you have a yacht that is equipped with fishing gear, then you can organize a mini fishing session. The little ones will be excited to catch a fish even if it is done just for fun. They can also take the help of waterproof disposable cameras or a phone with a camera (under adult supervision) to take the beautiful pictures of nature and later create their own boat adventure photo journal.
No party boat experience is ever complete without great treats, particularly for kids. Provide them with an assortment of finger foods from little sandwiches, fruit skewers, and snack-sized goodies to keep them going. There are themed foods such as goldfish crackers or watermelon boats that can be employed in order to build another exciting element to the experience
In terms of drinks, think of colorful mocktails presented in interesting cups with funny straws for making the kids feeling special. If your considering renting a boat package including catering, then definitely have a discussion with Gone Sailing Adventures about the kid-friendly menu to get the taste buds of everyone covered.
Themed events are what kids crave for and adding a theme to your boat cruise Toronto would merely be a step above to make the whole fun spread out. Should your kid be a superheroes’ enthusiast, then you might suggest your guests dressing up as the characters most loved by them and organizing a save the day mission with easy tasks. Themed music playlists and decorations can also be used to elevate the mood and their experience on water.
Keeping kids busy and happy, and making sure that they are safe, is the most important thing to be done. Teach children basic safety rules on the water before going out on the water boat, for example, they should stay seated while the boat is moving and wear life jackets at all times. When safety and behavior expectations have been made clear from the beginning, you can be assured that the children are having fun and their too safety guaranteed.
Even the most playful kids will need a break. Preparing a small package of reading materials, puzzles, interactive games is always a good idea when they inexplicably feel the need to take a break.
The experience of a party boat is something kids will definitely want to recall after many years. Create a do-it-yourself photo booth with fun items such as pirate hats, sailor scarves, or huge sunglasses and let the kids take turns posing for pictures
In Toronto, hosting a family-friendly party boat is never meant to be stressful or wild. You just need the proper setup and activities to make it an excellent and memorable experience for the entire family. These activities can be enjoyed while discovering Lake Ontario beautiful nature. At Gone Sailing Adventures, and we take pride in guiding you through the perfect family getaway on your yacht rental Toronto, making sure that everything runs smoothly.
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.
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).