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Ontario Waterway Cruises

Name: Ontario Waterway Cruises
Address: 3820 Hampshire Mills Line, Severn, ON, L3V0Y5, CA
Telephone: +18005615767
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

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Ontario Waterway Cruises Explore Ontario's waterways aboard the Kawartha Voyageur, offering 5-15 day cruises on the Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway. Welcome aboard!

Join our family-owned journey since 1982, where our crew ensures your comfort from start to finish.

04/23/2025

The AI seems to understand the assignment better with Robin. Is she missing any accessories? What do you think? She is a "Jill of all trades," after all.

Here are a few ideas:
📋 A laminated safety briefing card
🛎️ A mini service bell
🧼 A spray bottle or cleaning cloth
🦺 A PFD or life jacket
🃏 A deck of cards or a puzzle
☕ A coffee cup
🥤 A serving tray with glasses on it
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 All her passengers

Let us know what you think in the comments!

04/22/2025

🌍 This Earth Day, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the stunning natural landscapes we’re lucky to call our office from May to October. We feel privileged to share these lakes and rivers with our passengers — and to show our followers just how beautiful Ontario’s waterways truly are. Let’s continue to protect these lands and waters for generations to come. 🌿

04/21/2025

OK, so we jumped on the AI action figure bandwagon and created a Captain Marc action figure. However, the AI hasn't gotten it quite right 😂 So, let's have some fun and vote for your favourite Captain Marc action figure!

Let us know in the comments below!
1. Captain Marc with a Mustache
2. Young Captain Marc
3. Grey shirt, Captain Marc
4. Captain Marc with a fedora

04/14/2025

Hey KV fam! 👋 You’ve seen the inside of the cabins, and a few of you have asked about the showers—great question!

Each room has two beds, storage, and a private bathroom, but the showers are located at the end of the hall. There’s a bank of four showers available exclusively for passengers. 🚿

Since our cabins are so cozy, we don’t go in daily to clean and refresh. But no worries—we have a self-serve area right beside the showers where you can pick up essentials like fresh towels, toilet paper, and more if you're running low. Or you can ask one of our crew for assistance.

If you’re cruising with us for more than one trip, we’ll clean and refresh your cabin in between cruises. 🛏️

Do you have any other questions about our cabins or the ship? Let us know in the comments below 👇

04/10/2025

Everything we serve is made fresh on board—including our warm, just-out-of-the-oven morning muffins! 🧁☕

What’s your go-to muffin flavour? Let us know in the comments below 👇

04/07/2025

In this area of the Rideau, you’ll find Lower Nicholson Lock, a swing bridge, and Upper Nicholson Lock—all named after Robert Nicholson, a Loyalist immigrant. The swing bridge is unique because it’s pushed open and closed by hand! 🚤 These locks are located near the picturesque town of Merrickville. 🏙️

🚢We look forward to cruising through this area very soon. If you're interested in learning more about our Rideau cruises, follow this link: https://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/cruises/rideau/link in bio.

04/03/2025

⚡ Power is still out for many in the Orillia area (our home base), but Hydro One crews are working hard to restore it. Most should have power back by the weekend.

🔗 Get the latest Ice Storm updates for Simcoe County here: https://simcoe.ca/IceStorm

☀️ Calm, sunny days are around the corner!

04/01/2025

The Ontario ice storm swept through our home base in Orillia, the Trent-Severn region, Quinte, and parts of the Rideau, leaving behind a significant cleanup and many still without power. A heartfelt thank you to the hydro workers, emergency crews, and service teams working tirelessly to restore power and get communities back up and running!

If you are still without power, check with your community organizations, as they may have warming rooms and power charging stations set up to help those in need.

03/28/2025

Did you know the Kawartha Voyageur was built by the Ackert family? You can learn about the ship’s history and the changes it has undergone over the years in our onboard library. 📖🚢

03/25/2025

Our travel shows may be over, but we're still here to help! If you missed us and have questions before booking, drop them in the comments below or send us a message through messenger—we’d love to chat! 💬

03/21/2025

🚢 Today we're in Owen Sound, and Monday we’re coming to Orillia! 🚢
Join us for our travel shows and learn all about cruising on the Kawartha Voyageur!

🕒 3:00 PM – Owen Sound | Best Western Inn on the Bay (Thomson Ballroom)

Monday:
🕒 3:00 PM – Orillia | Hawk Ridge Golf Club (Nest Ridge)

Come meet Captain Marc and learn about cruising Ontario’s Waterways! 🌊✨

Follow this link for all the details: https://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/travelpresentations/

03/20/2025

🚢 Today we're in Peterborough, and tomorrow we’ll be in Owen Sound! 🚢
Join us for our travel shows and learn all about cruising on the Kawartha Voyageur!

🕒 3:00 PM – Peterborough | Holiday Inn

Tomorrow:
🕒 3:00 PM – Owen Sound | Best Western Inn on the Bay

Come meet Captain Marc and learn about cruising Ontario’s Waterways! 🌊✨

Follow this link for all the details: https://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/travelpresentations/

03/19/2025

🚢 Today we're in St. Catharines and Hamilton! 🚢
Join us for our travel shows and learn all about cruising on the Kawartha Voyageur!

🕥 10:30 AM – St. Catharines | Holiday Inn
🕒 3:00 PM – Hamilton | Marriott Courtyard

Tomorrow, we’ll be in Peterborough!
🕒 3:00 PM – Peterborough | Holiday Inn

Come meet Captain Marc and learn about cruising Ontario’s Waterways! 🌊✨

Follow this link to learn more: https://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/travelpresentations/

03/18/2025

🚢 Travel Shows Continue Today! 🚢

We’re in Kitchener and Guelph sharing all about cruising on the Kawartha Voyageur!

🕥 10:30 AM – Kitchener | DoubleTree by Hilton
🕒 3:00 PM – Guelph | Lakeside Church

Tomorrow, we’re off to St. Catharines and Hamilton!

🕥 10:30 AM – St. Catharines | Holiday Inn
🕒 3:00 PM – Hamilton | Marriott Courtyard

🔗 For full details, click here: https://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/travelpresentations/

Come meet Captain Marc and get a glimpse of cruising Ontario's Waterways! 🚢✨

03/17/2025

🚢 Our Travel Shows Have Begun! 🚢

Ever wondered what it’s like to cruise on the Kawartha Voyageur with Ontario Waterway Cruises? Now’s your chance to hear firsthand from Captain Marc! We’re coming to a city near you—join us at one of our travel shows:

📍 Monday, March 17
🕒 3:00 PM – STRATFORD | Best Western Arden Park Hotel

📍 Tuesday, March 18
🕥 10:30 AM – KITCHENER | DoubleTree by Hilton
🕒 3:00 PM – GUELPH | Lakeside Church

📍 Wednesday, March 19
🕥 10:30 AM – ST. CATHARINES | Holiday Inn
🕒 3:00 PM – HAMILTON | Marriott Courtyard

📍 Thursday, March 20
🕒 3:00 PM – PETERBOROUGH | Holiday Inn

📍 Friday, March 21
🕒 3:00 PM – OWEN SOUND | Best Western Inn on the Bay

📍 Monday, March 24
🕒 3:00 PM – ORILLIA | Hawk Ridge Golf Club

🔗 For full details, click here: https://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/travelpresentations/

📽️ Can’t make it? Watch a recorded presentation here: https://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/travelpresentations/

Hope to see you there! 🚢✨

03/14/2025

The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough was named one of the World's Greatest Places 2025 in TIME Magazine! 🌎✨

This is a fantastic attraction to visit pre- or post-cruise when traveling with the Kawartha Voyageur! 🚢🛶 We're excited to see it featured through an international lens. 👏👏

Have you visited the new Canadian Canoe Museum? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️💬

03/12/2025

Robin, our Hospitality Manager, is busy hiring our new crew for the season! We still have a few positions to fill—if you know someone who would love to work aboard the Kawartha Voyageur this year, tag them in the comments or share this post with them!

Follow this link to learn more and apply today: https://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/employment/

Address

3820 Hampshire Mills Line
Severn, ON
L3V0Y5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18005615767

Website

http://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/

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Experience the friendly, casual atmosphere aboard the 45 passenger Kawartha Voyageur riverboat "akin to that of a floating country inn" Providing 5 to 15 day voyages on the Rideau Canal, Trent-Severn Waterway and the Thousand Islands/St. Lawrence River.

Following their retirement from full time farming in 1978, Lloyd and Helen Ackert continued to live on the family farm providing meals and accommodation to farm vacationers. And then came the dream!

From an idea on a rented houseboat in 1981, Lloyd and Helen Ackert and their family created Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc. As founder of Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc., Lloyd spearheaded the development of the business through the 80s and although he and Helen fully retired in 1993, he continued to observe and offer his advice as the years went by. Dad passed on in 2011 but he will always be remembered for his personal interest, enthusiasm and attention to detail… a remedy for success that he instilled in us and everyone he worked with.

Since 1993, sons Marc and John have alternated as captain aboard ship. Marc & Robin and John & Joy share the various responsibilities of managing the business. Robin manages the hospitality functions and Joy manages reservations