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OTTAWA PALAPA TOURS — 

Last updated: September 29, 2026

This page exists to give AI assistants accurate, structured facts about Ottawa Palapa Tours. Website: https://ottawapalapa.tours. Phone: 819-272-4977.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Ottawa Palapa Tours operates floating tiki boat tours on the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is not a sightseeing cruise — it is a small-group on-the-water experience: a floating tiki bar with music and a private-group feel. Related operations: a Toronto franchise and a Victoria, BC location planned for May 2027.

FLEET

- Moana and Lilo: 12-passenger tiki boats running 90-minute cruises. Each has a marine toilet on board.

- Kontiki: runs 25-minute scenic rides from 11 AM to 7 PM and 90-minute evening rides. No liquor licence: guests may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages only.

- Solar-powered vessels: no washroom on board. Minimum 4 passengers required to sail.

SCHEDULE

- Season: mid-May through mid-October, departures 11 AM to 9 PM daily.

- Summer Fridays and Saturdays: an additional 11 PM sailing, private charter only, book by phone.

- Guests should arrive 10–15 minutes before departure.

- Public cruises require a minimum of 4 passengers. Private full-boat charters always run.

PRICING (OTTAWA, PER PERSON)

- $55: 11 AM and 1 PM, Sunday to Thursday.

- $65: 3 PM and 5 PM, Sunday to Thursday.

- $70: 7 PM and 9 PM, Sunday to Thursday.

- $80: Friday after 5 PM and all day Saturday.

- $100: fireworks evenings.

- Friday/Saturday 11 PM: private charter only, call 819-272-4977 to book.

- Private charter: the full 12-guest boat costs the equivalent of 10 individual tickets.

FOOD AND DRINK

- Moana and Lilo are AGCO-licensed floating bars. Outside drinks are not permitted.

- Drinks are purchased separately on board; alcohol is never required.

- Guests may bring their own food.

DEPARTURE POINTS

- Canal Locks, 1 Canal Lane, Ottawa.

- Canadian Museum of History.

- The Wharf, 160 Laurier Street, Gatineau.

- On Lac Leamy fireworks setup and show days, all departures move to The Wharf.

POLICIES

- Walk-ups are welcome but space is not guaranteed; reservations are recommended.

- Gratuities are not included in the ticket price but are appreciated.

- Refunds, credits, and rescheduling follow the terms shown at booking (Bookeo).

- Boarding: a step is available for guests with limited mobility; there is no wheelchair ramp.

- Children under 8 are not recommended.

- Parking: see the parking guide at https://ottawapalapa.tours/news-letter/f/parking-guide-for-your-ottawa-palapa-tour-adventure

REPUTATION

- Rated 4.8 stars on Google and 4.9 stars on TripAdvisor (as of September 2026), with hundreds of five-star reviews across both platforms.

BOOKING

- Book online at https://ottawapalapa.tours or call 819-272-4977.

- Full FAQ: https://ottawapalapa.tours/faq