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Sunset Cruise

A relaxing cruise around our beautiful coastline to tobermory lighthouse to experience the sun set over the hebrides..

Join us for a relaxing end to the day as we enjoy a sunset cruise around our beautiful coastline to Tobermory Lighthouse. Enjoy scenic views as the sun sets behind the Tobermory Lighthouse with views out to Ardnamurchan, the most westerly point in mainland Britain, and the outer isles.

With opportunities to see seabirds flying into roost, seals basking in the evening sun and the occasional visit from our local porpoises and dolphins, sit back and relax with a complimentary drink and a taste of the finest produce from Mull.

Tours are weather dependant and maybe cancelled at short notice.

  • Please arrive 10 minutes before your departure time, as the tour leaves promptly. If you miss your scheduled departure you will not be eligible for a later booking or refund.
  • Our vessel is opened sided with a canopy roof. Tobermory Bay Tours cannot be held responsible for weather conditions during your trip. Refunds will not be given due to weather conditions unless it is deemed unsafe to sail by the skipper and the tour is cancelled. All passengers should arrive in suitable attire, please keep in mind it is cooler out at sea.
  • Tours are subject to weather conditions/sea state and Tobermory Bay Tours reserves the right to cancel at short notice, in which case a full refund will be given. In the event of such cancellation, we will fully refund any passenger whose tour is cancelled and the cost of the booking, but otherwise shall have no liability, including for travel expenses or any other out of pocket expenses, in respect of the cancellation.
  • Cancellations 7 days or more prior to your sailing will receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to your sailing will not be entitled to a refund.
  • You may change your tour date/time free of charge 48 hours prior to your original sailing, subject to availability. Please contact us.
  • The route/passage is at the sole discretion of the skipper and may need to be altered due to weather, tides or other circumstances. The tour details provided are a guide only and may be subject to change.
  • Please keep in mind when booking, we do not have disabled facilities. Please be aware there are 3 steep  steps down on to the boat but we are here to help so please contact us prior to booking or come and see us to discuss how we can accommodate you.
  • We reserve the right to refuse this service to any passenger who is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or anyone who is of a safety concern to themselves or others. If this service is refused on this basis no refund will be given.
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Blue Heron Cruises

Experience the shipwrecks of Fathom Five National Marine Park on Tobermory's longest running tour company. Shipwrecks can be viewed through our Glass Bottom Panels or over the sides of our Glass Bottom and Jet Boats. We also offer Tobermory's most comfortable cruise to Flowerpot Island! 

Every evening in summer the  Blue Heron Glass Bottom boat  takes visitors on a remarkable sunset cruise. The boat departs from Tobermory and follows the rugged northern coast of the Bruce Peninsula, viewing beautiful coves and inlets including the Grotto and Overhanging Point in Bruce Peninsula National Park, down as far as Cave Point before it turns around and returns facing the islands of Fathom Five National Marine Park.

It is the ultimate opportunity to take in a spectacular Tobermory sunset on Georgian Bay.

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The M.S Chi-Cheemaun is a passenger ferry capable of transporting 600 passengers and 150 vehicles, offering scenic crossings between Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula and South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island. Our sailings highlight the incredible natural beauty of Georgian Bay and its stunning shorelines. Sunset Dinner Cruises offer a unique dining experience during the magical “golden hour”.

Enjoy a relaxing passage reclined in a chair on the deck, ask local information officers about the region, engage in the on board experiences, from art exhibits, to the traditional storytelling, to stargazing, and live music. The Chi-Cheemaun’s scenic cruises of breathtaking beauty are sure to beat long highway driving. *Note: In order to make a reservation for a passage on the Chi-Cheemaun call 1-800-265-3163 or book online at ontarioferries.com .  Northeastern Ontario Tourism does not handle any of the reservations or bookings for the Chi-Cheemaun.

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Tobermory Boat Cruises: A 2023 Guide

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Heading to Tobermory this summer , and want to take one of the famous boat cruises? You’re in the right place.

Tobermory is one of the most charming small towns in Ontario , and is surrounded by some of the most scenic beauty. The boat cruises are one of the best way to explore the rock formations of the Niagara Escarpment, and the crystal-clear blue water.

Having been to Tobermory multiple times, I can break down the different cruise options for you, as there are so many of them. From there, you’ll have a better idea of which of the cruises in Tobermory fit your schedule and preferences best.

Make the most of your trip to Tobermory by being well informed, and knowing where and how to make the best cruise choice for you or your party. Tobermory is famous for its glass bottom cruises, and we’re going to go over the two cruise lines that offer them, as well as other cruising options in town.

So, let’s dive in.

Glass Bottom Boat Cruises

Here’s everything you need to know about the stops that will be made on the glass bottom boat cruises

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The glass bottom cruise options generally make three different stops:

Stop 1 is Big Tub Harbour , which is a small cove. In the cove, you’ll see a Big Tub Lighthouse, and the 1880s Sweepstakes Shipwreck (pictured above) which is only 5 ft below the water and very well in tact.

Stop 2 is Flowerpot Island , famous for its beautiful ‘flowerpot’ shaped rock formations.

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These glass bottom boat cruises are offered by two different companies: Bruce Anchor , and Blue Heron. They both offer a ‘stay on’ cruise option, and a ‘drop off’ option.

The Stay-On Options (at Bruce Anchor and Blue Heron )

The stay on option means that you stay on the boat for the round trip. You will go from Tobermory to the Big Tub, and then flowerpot island, and straight back again. The entire trip will take just over an hour. If you choose the ‘drop off’ option, then you will get off the boat at Flowerpot Island, and picked up later.

Let’s go through what you need to know about each of these options.

Glass Bottom Boat Cruises (Stay-on option)

Tobermory is famous for its glass-bottom boat cruises. The water is crystal clear and the glass-bottoms allow you to see down to the floor of the lake.

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The stay-on glass bottom boat cruises are perfect for anyone who doesn’t particularly want to hike Flowerpot Island, for whatever reason. If you just want just the cruise without the hike, then this is the perfect option. If you’re doing this cruise with small children, with elderly or mobility impaired, this is the option that I’d recommend.

Here are the similarities and differences between the two different stay-on glass bottom boat cruises offered by both Bruce Anchor and Blue Heron.

Stay-On Glass Bottom Boat Cruises

TIP: If you choose to sail with Bruce Anchor, they have two different ships. The Explorer and The Fusion. They both cost the same, and look fairly similar.

Glass Bottom Boat Cruises (Drop-Off option)

Both Bruce Anchor and Blue Heron offer the option for you to get off at Flower pot island and explore. Here’s a break down on how those work.

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Bruce Anchor and Blue Heron both offer cruises that allow you to get off at Flowerpot Island, and stay there for a few hours before hopping on a cruise that takes you back to mainland. Here is the comparison between both of their drop-off options.

A few things to note:

  • “Peak times” refer to anytime in the summer months – June, July and August. These are the busiest months for tourism in Tobermory
  • The same details mentioned with regards to boarding area and cancellation policy applies to the stay on and drop off cruise options for Bruce Anchor and Blue Heron
  • While 0-3 children are free of charge, they still require their own ticket , so don’t forget to include them in your booking

Should I Get Off at Flowerpot Island?

Flowerpot Island is a unique piece of natural landscape and famous for its ‘flowerpot’ shaped rock formations, which can’t be found anywhere else. Here’s everything you need to know about exploring Flowerpot Island.

Flowerpot Island is really something. Its a beautiful piece of natural landscape that is completely unique to this region and can’t be found anywhere else. You can go swimming, hiking or have a picnic. There are caves to explore, and of course, you’ll want to get photos of the gorgeous one-of-a-kind rock formations against the turquoise water. Its an experience that doesn’t do justice until you can see it in real life.

Things to Keep in Mind about Flowerpot Island:

  • There are no amenities: no food, no electricity or garbage cans.  Bring full water bottles.
  • There are compost washrooms only
  • The terrain is quite uneven and its not the easiest hike. I wouldn’t recommend coming here with anyone very young (under 5) or anyone with any kind of mobility impairment. Be sure to wear good walking shoes!
  • Flowerpot Island is a sensitive piece of nature that they are working hard to preserve, so please leave it better than you found it. Take all your garbage back with you.

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I took a cruise with Bruce Anchor alone with my one year old while my husband was getting his scuba diving certification with Diver’s Den in town. I chose the stay-on option, because I knew it would be easier with a child of this age. My husband has hiked Flowerpot Island, and he loved it. But based on his experience hiking there, and my view of the island from the boat of my stay-on cruise – we would only advise you to get off at Flowerpot Island if you feel comfortable for the three hours outdoors , with minimal shade, amenities. Be sure to bring good hiking shoes, and lots of water!

Good news – there are other cruise options in Tobermory besides the glass bottom tours.

Sunset Cruises in Tobermory

One of the most popular activities in Tobermory are sunset cruises.

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Sunset Cruises in Tobermory are offered through Blue Heron. They will take you to see the Grotto and the Indian Head Cove. Departure times vary to leave it well timed with the sunset, so the timing changes slightly throughout the summer months.

In spring, the sunset cruises leave on Saturday nights only. In the summer, they leave every night. All of these cruises are weather dependent.

Tobermory Wave

Another boat cruising company in Tobermory is Tobermory Wave . Like Blue Heron, Tobermory Wave leaves from Little Tub Harbour. They don’t have glass bottoms – these boats are smaller, more similar to a motorboat. Unlike with Blue Heron and Bruce Anchor daytime cruises, you get to see the grotto with Tobermory Wave.

So if you want to see the grotto in addition to  Flowerpot Island, and the Sweepstakes shipwreck from a boat in one tour – then Tobermory Wave might be what you’re looking for.

With Tobermory Wave, an adult ticket is $70 and children’s are $62. The tour is 2h 20 mins. They do have a 3-day cancellation policy, so keep this in mind when you book.

Tobermory Cruises: Where to Stay Nearby

There are a few accommodation options in Tobermory, but its always nice to be close to the harbour and the cruise boarding areas, to minimize the stress of commuting to the town and looking for parking.

Bruce Anchor Motel

If you’re sailing with Bruce Anchor, there’s nowhere more convenient to stay than their hotel , which is located just a stone’s throw from their dock. This is what I chose to do. It was convenient being so close by. The nice thing about The Bruce Anchor Hotel is that its also only a 5-minute walk to the Tobermory Harbour and restaurants . So the location was great all around.

If you’re planning to sail with Blue Heron, the Bruce Anchor motel is still close – about a 10 minute walk from the Little Tub Harbour where you’ll board.

Heading to Tobermory with kids? Click here to read about family-friendly accommodations in town.

Tobermory Cruises: Final Thoughts

We hope this covered the information you need to select the best Tobermory cruise for your stay. I sincerely hope that this was helpful to you. The cruises are a must, whether you’re in Tobermory with kids , or a group of adults.

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Crossing the main channel, stand on the ship’s deck to watch over Georgian Bay as the sun dawns in the east on another adventurous day. Coming home, gaze west from the MS and watch the sun melt into golden Lake Huron.

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Board the MS Chi-Cheemaun, or ‘the Big Canoe’, by car, camper, bike (motor and pedal) or bus for a short cut to Northern Ontario or an experience in its own right. Set sail for a 2 hour cruise from Tobermory at the very tip of the Bruce Peninsula, to Manitoulin Island, the world’s largest freshwater island. The 111 metre ship can ferry almost 650 passengers and over 140 vehicles! To make the 40 kilometre crossing comfortable, the ferry has a complete cafeteria service, a children’s play area, indoor and outdoor lounges and a “Boatique” gift shop.

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But the MS Chi-Cheemaun isn’t only a means of getting from here to there. Sunset Dinner Cruise & Concert Series pair Traditional Storytelling and live concerts with delectable three-course, gourmet dinners. Are you catching the last sail back to the mainland? Late evening sailings are a mystical star-gazing voyage. An experienced astronomer guides passengers through the Bruce Peninsula’s Dark Sky Reserve. Night sky Astronomy Tours will help you find stars, meteors and many other hidden treasures in the sky. For more information about the MS Chi-Cheemaun, visit here .

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Sunset Dinner Cruise - not to be missed

Our summer is not complete without at least one trip on the "Big Canoe". This year, we tried the round trip, walk-on sunset dinner cruise which is offered on the 6:10 pm cruise from Tobermory Fridays only in the off season and 4 times a week from mid June to late August. This is a meal and an excursion not to be missed. For one price, you get a round trip passenger ticket + a full 3 course meal which include soup or salad, choice of 1 of 4 main courses (beef, duck, whitefish or pork on the night we travelled), desert and coffee/tea. Wine and beer was available at an additional cost. We had the fish and beef options. Both portions were very large and very tasty. Superb cuisine and unsurpassed scenery combine to make this a event to be remembered. If you are looking for fine dining in a unique venue, this can not be beat. This year they are also offering a one way dinner cruise option (board in Tobermory and leave the ship in South Baymouth or visa versa). This would be great for those who are just "passing through" but the 1.75 hour travel time would make dinner a bit rushed. The four hour round trip leaves plenty of time to savour both the food, the scenery and a beverage as the sun sets over some of Ontario's most attractive scenery. One recommendation - reserve early. The tables for dinner fill up quickly.

We try to make the trip once a year from Tobermory to South Bay Mouth. Such beauty within a 2 hour drive from our home. Everyone should experience driving into the mouth of the ferry and out again. The ferry is so large you wont feel crowded. Lots of different levels to explore both inside and out. Weather depending where you want to spend most of your time. Lots of good food and drink. Time passes quickly if you are impatient to get on with your journey and you will be amazed how quickly you are off loaded once the ferry docks.

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the staff at the terminal in South Baymouth was very helpful. The ferry is clean. The crossing went without a glitch although the weather was extremely foggy. We ate fish and chips while on board - it was good.

The Chi-Cheemaun does seem to be the friendliest cruise, especially for those traveling with kids. The food is great, Staff is amazing..

I've been travelling on the Chi-Cheemaun since it started service. The crew are exceptional and always helpful. Whether it's an elderly person travelling with mobility problems, or something goes wrong with your vehicle, they are experienced and know how to deal with it. There's no better way to travel back and forth to Manitoulin Island. Pets are allowed on a specific deck. Dining room has lots of space to eat or sit and watch the world go by. The Gift Shop has good reading material and the Information Desk display free information for all you will need on your trip. We're so fortunate to have this service and enjoy the beauty of crossing Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

I've been on the Chi-Cheemaun quite a few times in the past few years. Always been a great trip. Have never felt the slightest bit unsafe. Great views. Great service. nice gift shop on board. food is decent, bar is pretty good and the fact that there's a few things to keep kids entertained is a bonus! Just not fond of the price. Too expensive when we have to take 5 kids and ourselves across to our cottage and it costs us a couple hundred dollars , there and back home again and we haven't even done anything yet.

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After thousands of voyages, the Chi-Cheemaun has become truly inseparable from Georgian Bay. ‘The Big Canoe’ is woven into the very fabric of this land, as much a part of the landscape as white pines bending in the wind.

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With full cafeteria service available daily, we offer travelers classic breakfast options in the AM, lunch through midday and dinner into the evenings – check the menu here . Think of it as fuel for the adventures to come and eat up! You may also unwind with a cocktail, craft brew, or a glass of local wine in the aft lounge or alongside your meal. 

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Take along a souvenir of your visit to Manitoulin Island, or return home decked out in stylish Chi-Cheemaun gear. The “Boatique” has something for everyone.

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Reservations line hours (est), reservations may be made online or by telephone 1-800-265-3163 ., mar 18-may 3.

Mon-Fri: 08:00-16:00 Sat & Sun: Closed

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Reservations are required for all passengers, whether walking on or in a vehicle at least 4 hours prior to desired departure time. Full fare is charged at the time of booking and may be paid using Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Visa debit.

Reservation holders must check in at the ticket booth a minimum of one hour prior to sail time or reservation is void.

Amendments to reservations which impact the fare will incur a credit card transaction fee of $3.00 each time such an amendment is made. Ex: no fee is applied when exchanging an SUV for a small car, as the fare does not  change, whereas adding or removing a trailer from a booking incurs a fee as the fare  does  change.

Cancel or reschedule 48 or more hours prior to departure to receive a full refund of your fare.

Cancellations or rebookings 24-48 hours prior to departure receive 1/2 fare refund.

Cancellations or rebookings with under 24 hours notice receive no refund.

Call 1-800-265-3163 during hours of operation or email [email protected]  24 hours a day to cancel or reschedule a booking.

Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes during Peak season and 2 hours during Off-peak seasons

All passengers must vacate the vehicle deck during passage. Vehicles are loaded and unloaded at the owner’s risk. Owen Sound Transportation Company assumes no responsibility for the contents of any vehicle, or for the security of, or damage caused to or by vehicles, motorcycles, or bicycles while aboard the ship.

Ferry parking lots at Tobermory and South Baymouth terminals are restricted to Chi-Cheemaun passengers only. Please secure a parking pass in the terminal building prior to parking.

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$10 daily as space permits. 

Elevator and wheelchair access to the ship is available via the passenger ramp in Tobermory and South Baymouth. Passengers with accessibility needs are asked to advise the ticket agent upon arrival.

Pets may remain inside the vehicle during transit, or within designated areas of the outside decks provided they are leashed and under the control of their owner.

Passengers must declare additional fuel containers upon arrival at the dock. Transport Canada regulations prohibit transporting fuels in excess of the following quantities:

Propane – Recreational Vehicles

No more than two propane cylinders up to 25 litres each, safely secured in an upright position with valves closed, and tagged by OSTC staff.

Propane – Built in Propane Tanks

The tank must be original equipment manufactured (OEM), and engineered for the vehicle.

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No more than two portable containers of up to 25 litres each.

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Trucks which require overweight highway permits cannot board the Chi-Cheemaun. Trucks with wide load permits are subject to restrictions and additional fees.

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Dinner cruise was excellent, food ( prime rib was generous portion and tasty) and service and the weather was just perfect. A very relaxing trip

Those who know the ferry make a beeline for one of the couple dozen big Muskoka chairs positioned along the rail on the open top deck, and a few of the open sections lower decks. By far the most comfortable outdoor seating going, and positioned for the best views. If the weather is conducive to riding outside, it beats the indoors. Inside there is a kids video running in a corner of one the seating areas, and generally the ferry is comfortable, clean and well run. There is a licensed lounge room, and they don't appear to restrict anyone from carrying drinks elsewhere around the ship - and a cafeteria deck.

sunset dinner cruise tobermory

Did the sunset dinner cruise..$50 a person and the food was excellent. Bring a camera for some great pictures of the sunset..just awesome

Great as always. First evening/ night ride. Less scenic but still very nice. Kids loved it. Great way to break up a long drive

An excellent experience. Professional. Efficient. Scenic. Affordable. The ship is so smooth you forget your on water. The cafateria has a big selection to keep everyone happy. There is a licensed lounge. Plenty of seating. 3 levels of deck viewing with seating. Take your car or truck or boat or walk on. I was very satisfied with the adventure. Tobermory is an excellent little marina village with shops to visit as well.

Easy on, easy off, and a pleasurably relaxed crossing on a gorgeous summer's day. It's difficult to find fault with the ship or the level of customer service, so I'll not try. It was a calm crossing with only a stiff breeze from the West to deter a few passengers from being outside. There's plenty of room inside when the weather might not be so obliging, and there was a fascinating talk on local wildlife and geology by a member of the National Park staff to pass the time once the novelty of scanning the water for distant islands wore off. The food appears to be acceptable, and the gift shop is well enough stocked. There's also the inevitable bar. All in all, an excellent way to commence a road trip around Superior.

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