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Book Now Whether you are a Torontonian or just visiting our fair city, an Obsession III brunch cruise is a great activity for the weekend. It’s a perfect way to unwind after a hectic week. Cruising for 2 hours, you’ll have plenty of time to relax, enjoy the tasty food from our brunch and see the sights. During your cruise you will view some well-known Toronto attractions such as the CN Tower and the Toronto Islands through our upper level large dining area windows, open air, lookouts and with its fully-retractable roof. Top 40 playlist music will play in the background and you’ll hear a mixture of soothing sounds to delight your senses as you spend time with your family and friends.  Package includes:

• Two hour yacht cruise plus half hour boarding
• Delectable buffet brunch
• Fully licensed bar for purchase on board
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• Boarding time: 12:00 pm
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Toronto Premier Lunch Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour

• 2-hour cruise aboard the luxury vessel Odyssey, sailing along Toronto’s harbour, and waterfront
• Air-conditioned vehicle
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• 3-course, chef-plated menu
• Restroom on board
• WiFi on board
• Additional F&B upgrades to customize your experience
• Creative cocktails, wine and beer from our well-stocked cash bar are available for purchase.
• Queen’s Quay Terminal, 207 Queens Quay W Suite 141, Toronto, ON M5J 1A7, Canada City Cruises Toronto Queen's Quay Terminal - South/East Dock Wall 207 Queen's Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 1A7 Paid parking is available at Harbourfront Centre Vessel Name: Toronto Odyssey Due to high traffic volume please plan accordingly as late arrivals will not be accepted.
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• You'll start at Queen’s Quay Terminal 207 Queens Quay W Suite 141, Toronto, ON M5J 1A7, Canada City Cruises Toronto Queen's Quay Terminal - South/East Dock Wall 207 Queen's Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 1A7 Paid parking is available at Harbourfront Centre Vessel Name: Toronto Odyssey Due to high traffic volume please plan accordingly as late arrivals will not be accepted. See address & details
• 1 Toronto Harbour Stop: 2 hours Experience the best of Toronto with a Premier Lunch Cruise aboard the newly renovated luxury vessel, Toronto Odyssey, and spend your afternoon in Toronto Harbour with dining and picturesque views Read more Pass by Rogers Centre Scotiabank Arena Queen's Quay Terminal Redpath Sugar Museum Harbourfront Centre Canada's Sugar Beach Gibraltar Point Lighthouse CN Tower
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• 386kate 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A leisurely hour on Toronto Harbour We picked a magnificent day to cruise. The weather was cool but pleasant. Our guide for that trip was a lovely local Woman called JJ. We didn’t pre book the trip but decided to try our luck getting a ride on the spur of the moment. At this time of year a lot of the tour boats I believe don’t start to operate until later in April but there was still heaps of room to comfortably move around and take some great photos of the Toronto Skyline. JJ certainly knew the ins and outs of the City with many funny quips about local identities and landmarks. A pleasant way to spend a relaxing one hour on the Toronto Harbour Read more Written April 19, 2024
• tracbert 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun times and great tour guide We bought our tickets through Toronto CityPass. Our tour was guided by Scottish Emcee Laurie. He did a phenomenal job giving us tidbits of the city, architecture, history, and keeping the crowd engaged. The crew did a great job keeping us safe and the servers were very attentive to our snack and drink needs. This tour was fun and worth the money. Read more Written January 22, 2024
• Road53620485618 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Good Good experience. Taken through toronto city cruise tour with proper explanation by the guide.enjoyed the trip. Read more Written January 6, 2024
• jw81496 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful Brunch Cruise I enjoyed this cruise. The variety of food was delicious, the staff was friendly and professional and the views of the city from the water were beautiful. Read more Written November 20, 2023
• Gerry Z 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to start your visit to Toronto. Great way to get a grip of what to see in Toronto... there is so much! Friendly staff and knowledgeable guides. World recommend. Read more Written November 7, 2023
• P1156BSivanc 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent awesome food, view and music. Had a great time visiting family, the service was amazing. i would recommend to anyone that spends time in Toronto. Read more Written October 24, 2023
• D3967RWmarkf 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tour around Lake Ontario My wife and I took the 60 min cruise when visiting for a few days in the summer. The weather was perfect and the boat ride was very smooth. The person providing the commentary was very knowledgeable and made it interesting. It was a nice way to see the Toronto skyline and would highly recommend to anyone visiting. Read more Written October 22, 2023
• Berseder 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Very special The food was excellent and the service really good too. We’ve been twice since we moved to the area and it’s a wonderful evening out. It’s a really special restaurant and wonderful to walk by the sea after dinner Read more Written October 18, 2023
• SharonH764 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour! Great tour of the harbour. Beautiful views of downtown Toronto. Very accommodating to my husband who uses a cane; friendly and informative narration. Enjoyed it tremendously. Would recommend it to others. Read more Written September 29, 2023
• Q7280EFrolandr 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Unbeatable POV Beautiful Toronto Harbourfront and Toronto skyline!!! Highly recommended, my family and I had a great experience!!! Good piece of history/information sharing while onboard. Read more Written September 18, 2023
• 199nafeesahw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Good Tour! The views were great! I learned a lot about the city and laughed a bit as well. the tour guide was great! Read more Written September 13, 2023
• amytM6542XH 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Relaxing Tour as The boat was spacious and comfortable. Our tour guide pointed out attractions and shared stories about the history of Toronto. Read more Written September 13, 2023
• 988lynw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Toronto Sightseeing Cruise Great hours sight seeing cruise with commentary from a very entertaining,funny and informative Scottish guide called Lawrence.Thoroughly enjoyed it and we would definitely recommend. Read more Written September 9, 2023
• darkone70 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Good First time in Canada and Toronto. Love the water, so decided to do a boat trip. Very friendly staff. Very busy around this bit of harbour due to the amount of water taxis going to the islands. Got on board and set off. Lovely views of Toronto skyline. Very informative commentary. I knew nothing of Canadas history, so very interesting. Would recommend and a good price Read more Written September 3, 2023
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Jubilee Queen Toronto dinner cruises offer remarkable dining experiences with a scenic harbour boat tour.  The evening starts with your favourite drink in hand as you watch the sunset along the Toronto’s harbourfront with light music. The view and evening continue whilst you enjoy the fresh gourmet dinner prepared by our executive chef and tour the waterways between the Toronto islands and the Toronto shoreline. After dinner, our professional DJ kicks into high gear with top hits from today and yesterday’s classics with the breathtaking stars lighting the sky and lights of Toronto as the backdrop. We offer a unique riverboat-style cruise that is upgraded to top notch standard that is both comfortable and classy. Our team of hospitality experts and professionals starts with our Captain, first mate, disc jockey and servers that share the same goal of ensuring you and your guests have a great time.

Jubilee Queen Toronto Harbour Cruises include: 

• 4-5 hour wonderful Toronto harbour cruise aboard the Jubilee Queen Cruise ship
• 30-minute boarding to ensure you don’t miss the boat and allow time for check-in
• Friendly customer-focused staff
• A superb fresh gourmet chef-prepared dinner
• Communal seating or an option of reserved seating
• Professional DJ with the best selection of top hits
• 3 LCD Video screens
• Fully stocked and licensed bar
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• Easy access to underground paid parking in front of the ship, plus nearby parking lots

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

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Quay at Radisson Collection Hotel

Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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Moscow - Russian Rivers and Waterways Port of Call

Moscow is a wonderful city to visit, and travelers on river ship cruise tours to or from St. Petersburg spend a few days in Moscow . This capital city of Russia was our last port on a river cruise tour, and we had about four days to see most of the highlights. Our first day we did an overview driving tour and rode the subway under the Mockba (Moscow) River to Red Square. The next day we toured the State Armory and the Kremlin.

These photos show some of the other highlights you can see with three or four days in Moscow .

The Northern River Terminal is located on the Moscow Canal in the northwest section of Moscow at the Khimki Reservoir.

Most river cruise ships sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg use the ship as a hotel while in Moscow. Because of traffic, it's often a long drive into the city, but the sights along the way are interesting, and you only have to unpack once for the river cruise.

View of Downtown Moscow from Sparrow Hills

Sparrow Hills is the best place to get a great panoramic view of Moscow. The Sparrow Hills overlook the Mockba River and are near Moscow State University.

Novodevichy Convent in Moscow

Novodevichy Convent in Moscow was founded in 1524, and was once used as a sort of prison for the unwanted wives and sisters of the Tsars. Peter the Great sent both his first wife and his sister to Novodevichy. Since the convent had such famous nuns, it was very wealthy due to the many donations of the Tsars and their families. At one time in the 1700s, the cloister had over 36,000 serfs working in 36 villages. Novodevichy was ravaged by the French armies in 1812, but the brave nuns saved the buildings by disarming the fuses set to blow them up. The Soviets wanted to make the convent into a museum in the early 1920s, but it was again saved.

Novodevichy also has a cemetery with the graves of many famous Russians, including Nikita Khrushchev, Anton Chekhov, Raisa Gorbachev, and Yuri Nikulin.

View of the Mockba River in Moscow, Russia

The Mockba (Moscow) River runs into the Volga via the 79.5 mile long Moscow Canal.

River ships sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg on the Baltic Waterways embark and disembark at the Northern River Terminal about an hour's drive from the city. The drive time can vary significantly in length because of the heavy Moscow traffic. The river looks peaceful here, as it winds around the cosmopolitan area of Moscow.

Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer (Cathedral of Christ the Savior) in Moscow

The Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer, also known as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, is the largest church in Russia, holding 10,000 worshipers.

The original Cathedral of Christ the Savior was built over 44 years to celebrate the 1812 victory over Napoleon. It was completed in 1883. Stalin had the church destroyed in 1931, but it was rebuilt using mostly private funds in 1999. The new church is a replica of the original. Note that it took 44 years the first time and only 4 years the second to complete the church! Isn't modern technology impressive.

One interesting tidbit is that it took three attempts to blow up the church in 1931. Stalin planned to build a huge Palace of the Soviets on the cleared land, but engineers determined that the land was too boggy. In the 60 years intervening, the space was used for a variety of things, including a year-round swimming pool!

Vendors' Market and Ski Jump at Sparrow Hills in Moscow

The panoramic view of Moscow from Sparrow Hills is a stopover for most tour groups, so we were not surprised to see a large number of vendors. The ski jump was a surprise, but Moscow gets very cold in winter, so winter sports are very popular. This ski jump is near Moscow State University and has a great view of the city. Seeing this ski jump reminded me of the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump in Oslo, which also has a great view of that northern capital city.

Russian Soldiers' Memorial in Victory Park in Moscow

Matryoshka dolls for sale in moscow.

I thought this display of dolls was beautiful! The Matryoshka nesting dolls range in price from just a few dollars to thousands of dollars.

Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow, Russia

This small band greeted us at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow. They played a variety of band music and made us all feel very welcome.

Grand Triumphal Arch Celebrates the Victory Over Napoleon in the War of 1812

This arch looks a little like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and it is located near the Victory Park Metro Station in Moscow.

This Grand Triumphal Arch is decorated with the coats of arms from the 48 Russian provinces. To celebrate the victory over France in the war of 1812, it also includes bas-reliefs of the "Expulsion of the French." The arch was originally built in 1834, but has only been on this site since 1968.

It is a little ironic that this arch resembles the Paris Arc de Triomphe , which Napoleon built between 1806 and 1836 to celebrate his French victories.

Moscow Metro Station at the Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square)

This station near Red Square has many statues honoring the workers of Russia.

Moscow Metro Station near Victory Park

The Metro in Moscow is one of its shining industrial achievements. Construction on the Metro was begun in 1931 and continues today. The system has over 165 stations and 155 miles of track. Over 9300 trains, traveling sometimes as fast as 56 mph, navigate the huge system each day. Almost 10 million people ride the Moscow Metro every day, which is more than the New York and London systems combined. We found the Metro to be very efficient, with trains arriving every few minutes.

Navigating the Metro system can be somewhat of a problem for non-Russian speaking riders. Most of the signage is in Cyrillic only, and the stations are quite large. Trying to find the correct exit while walking long distances underground can be challenging.

On our cruise tour, we rode the Metro as a group with our program director from near Victory Park under the Mockba River to Red Square. Several of the group ventured out on their own during our time in Moscow, and many rode the Metro. They all returned with stories of getting lost underground, but none seemed the worse for the experience, and they all loved telling the tales.

Red Square in Moscow

Red Square in Moscow is a must-see for visitors to the capital city of Russia.

The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia

The Kremlin is a favorite of Moscow tourists. Inside these walls are buildings for the government of Russia, cathedrals, and the wonderful State Armory museum.

Taras Bulba Restaurant in Moscow

We enjoyed a traditional Ukrainian lunch at this cute restaurant in Moscow before checking in at our hotel.

Buses Wait for Passengers Outside Museum

River cruise tour groups are usually divided into groups for the duration of the tour. Each group had their own bus when touring.

Military Airplanes at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow, Russia

Although much of the military museum was indoors, there was quite a collection of planes, helicopters, missile launchers, and tanks outside.

Foreign Ministry Building, One of Moscow's Seven Stalinist-Gothic Skyscrapers

Seven skyscrapers with layers giving them a "wedding cake" appearance dot the Moscow skyline. The style is considered Stalinist-Gothic.

Russian and American War Veterans at the Central Museum of Armed Forces

Meeting with some World War II Russian War veterans was a highlight of our day at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow.

Rocket Launchers and Missiles at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow

The inside of this museum is particularly impressive, but you will need a guide since all of the signage is only in Russian.

Old Arbat Pedestrian Shopping Area in Moscow

We all enjoyed exploring the shops on this mile-long pedestrian shopping area.

Food prices were high in the tourist attraction, with two small pizzas, two small beers, and a bottle of water at an outdoor cafe costing $40. Many of our group ate at the large McDonalds, where prices were more reasonable.

Female Cosmonaut Model at Star City Cosmonaut Training Center near Moscow

Female cosmonauts play an important role in the Russian space program. In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova from Yaroslavl was the first woman in space.

Souvenir Shop in Old Arbat Shopping Area in Moscow

The area of Old Arbat had many English signs to attract the tourist trade.

Centrifuge at Star City Outside Moscow, Russia

This 18 meter centrifuge is the world's largest. The centrifuge weighs over 30000 tons, and the maximum load is 30 G, but most tests are run at 3 or 4 G.

A centrifuge ride is the first test for a cosmonaut, whose entire training school takes from five to eight years. The centrifuge can simulate the extreme force of gravity that cosmonauts (and astronauts) face when going into space. A centrifuge training session lasts about 30 minutes, and the trainee experiences both the centrifugal force as well as the spin of the pod he/she is riding in. Just typing this makes me a little queasy!

Cosmonaut's Bathroom Facilities on First Space Flights at Star City

Just like in the USA, everyone who visits the Star City cosmonaut training center near Moscow wants to know how cosmonauts "go to the bathroom". They have more sophisticated equipment today, but this contraption from the early space flights is fairly self explanatory.

Star City Tank Used for Cosmonaut Weightlessness Training near Moscow

This 12-meter deep pool is used to simulate weightlessness training. The pool is flooded and the cosmonauts perform repair tasks on the model of the International Space Station. SCUBA diving underwater is very similar to the weightless experience the cosmonauts experience when working in outer space.

Mir Space Station Replica at Star City near Moscow

The original Mir disintegrated when it fell to earth in 2001. Mir, which means peace in Russian, was launched in 1986.

Marvel Paull with Statue of Yuri Gagarin at Star City near Moscow

Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space, and the Star City Cosmonaut training center was named after him in 1968.

River Cruise Passengers with Yuri Onufrienko, Russian Cosmonaut at Star City

In case you can't tell, Yuri is the one in the middle. My famous traveling mother, Marvel Paull, is on the left and Dick, a cruise friend is on the right.

A highlight of our day in Star City was a visit with Yuri Onufrienko , a Russian cosmonaut who spent extended time in space at the Mir space station in 1996 and the International Space Station in 2001-2002. Yuri patiently took many questions from our small inquisitive group.

Cosmonaut Space Suit at Star City near Moscow

Cosmonauts sit in this position on take off. Thanks to Jerry G. for the tip about the sign. It says, "Don't touch!"

Stained Glass Window at Star City near Moscow

Program directors at farewell dinner in moscow.

After 16 days of discovery, learning, and fun, we had a farewell dinner with the six Program Directors - Evgeny, Olga, Vladimir, Svetlana, Violetta, and Marina - in Moscow.

The Kremlin is a triangular, walled citadel in the center of Moscow. The Kremlin is considered by most to be the heart of the city. First conceived in the 12th century, the Kremlin (which means fortress) was expanded by Tsar Ivan III (Ivan the Great) during the 15th century. His architects designed the magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption and the Faceted Palace, and the Kremlin was an interesting mix of both Russian and Renaissance styles. During the Soviet time of the 1930s, many of the Kremlin buildings were destroyed or vandalized, and the complex remained closed to the public until 1955.

Today the Kremlin is home to the Russian President and his administration. Many buildings are open to the public, but you may need to be with a guide (check in advance).

I visited the Kremlin when in Moscow on a Russian Waterways cruise tour from St. Petersburg.

The Kremlin was also one of the 21 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of the World.  

Red Square in Moscow, Russia

Red Square's name has nothing to do with Communism or Soviet Russia. The old Russian word for "beautiful" and "red" was the same; the square was supposed to be called "Beautiful Square". Red Square has been the center of Moscow activity since the 16th century when the Tsar cleared the area and allowed vendors, shoppers, and businesses to fill the square. Today this square is surrounded by the Moscow Kremlin, the State Historical Museum, GUM Shopping Mall , and St. Basil's Cathedral .

Many of the important events of the last three hundred years in Russia have been marked by parades or demonstrations in Red Square. Anyone who enters Red Square will have memories from TV or movie reels of this magnificent public square. Those of us who grew up during the Cold War era can remember the parades of soldiers, tanks, and other armaments past Lenin's Tomb just outside the Kremlin Wall. The World War II generation remembers Red Square as the site of a huge victory celebration at the end of the war.

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