Since 1978, Grand River Cruises has been offering a unique dining experience in Southern Ontario
Private Cruises
Have your own private dinner cruise boat to celebrate a special occasion, reunion or corporate event.
Our boats are perfect for small, intimate gatherings, with a minimum requirement of 30 adults for a private cruise and maximum capacity of 49 passengers.
We recommend reserving as soon as you have a date in mind. We only need an estimated guest count to help you gather RSVPs for your group. While no deposit is needed to secure the reservation, a deposit will be required later to confirm it.
Private Lunch or Dinner Cruise
Tuesday to Sunday
Enjoy the privacy of having your own dinner cruise boat to yourselves!
Our delicious full-course meal is served during this three-hour private dining cruise. Tables will be set with linen tablecloths and napkins, and you may lightly decorate your boat. You may also choose your departure time. Although our boats are not large enough for dancing, you may bring your own music to play on our sound system.
Highlights:
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3-hour cruise with full-course meal
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Customize with decorating & music
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Choice of departure time:
Lunch: depart between 11 a.m. & Noon
Evening: depart between 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.
NOTES:
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Minimum of 30 adults is required for this cruise
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Maximum 48-54 passengers/boat
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under 30 adults - see our regular dining cruises
Price:
$75.00 per adult
(tax & gratuity included)
Children's rates available
Private Evening Boat Charter
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays
Just want a boat ride without a meal?
This 2-hour boat ride is ideal for meet and greets, product presentations, showers or just a short outing with friends. You may lightly decorate the boat and use our sound system for speeches and music. Bring your own finger food such as pizza, veggie/fruit/dessert platters, chips, etc.
Highlights:
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2-hour cruise without a meal
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Customize with decorating & music
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Choice of departure between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
NOTES:
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No minimum required but maximum capacity is 49 passengers
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Our boats do not have cooking/refrigeration facilities on board and we do not allow outside caterers
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This cruise is not available weekends (Fri. to Sun.)
$900 (flat rate to rent the boat for 2 hours)
Private Lunch Cruise & Blazing Fiddles Show
Tuesday to Friday
Our most popular day trip!
Start your day with a complimentary snack and refreshment upon arrival, followed by the fabulous Blazing Fiddles Show in our auditorium at 11:30 a.m. You will then embark on a 2-1/2 hour cruise at 12:30 p.m. with a delicious full-course meal served to your window table. During the cruise, your captain gives an informative commentary, and you can sit out on the promenade deck to enjoy the river scenery.
Schedule:
11:00 a.m.: Complimentary coffee & snack in "The Landing"
11:30 a.m.: Blazing Fiddles perform in the auditorium
12:30 p.m. Depart on 2-1/2 hour lunch cruise
3:15 p.m. Return to dock
Our Dockside Marketplace is open before and after cruise
NOTES:
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Minimum of 30 adults is required for private cruise
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Maximum 49 passengers/boat
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Under 30 adults - see our regular dining cruises
Price:
$80 per adult (tax & gratuity included)
Private Six Nations Heritage Lunch Cruise
Tuesday to Sunday
in Partnership with Six Nations Tourism
Six Nations of the Grand River is the most populated First Nation in Canada and is located along the Grand River between Caledonia and Brantford. During this three-hour lunch cruise, a guide from Six Nations Tourism will talk about the rich history and culture of the Haudenosaunee. Our delicious full-course meal is served to each table, and your guide will provide insightful information in between courses. Your group will have plenty of time to ask questions or sit outside on the promenade deck to enjoy the river scenery.
Schedule:
11:00 a.m.: Complimentary coffee & snack in "The Landing"
11:30 a.m.: Board boat, welcome from Captain and Guide
12:00 p.m. Depart on 3 hour lunch cruise
3:00 p.m. Return to dock
Our Dockside Marketplace is open before and after cruise
NOTES:
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Minimum of 30 adults is required for private cruise
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Maximum 49 passengers/boat
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Under 30 adults - see our River Talks Cruise
Price:
$85 per adult (tax & gratuity included)
All dining cruises include:
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Complimentary refreshments from our Dockside Cafe on arrival
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Appetizer:
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Lunch Cruise: pastries in Landing prior to boarding
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Dinner Cruise: grazing platter for table upon boarding
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Fresh-baked bread
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Mixed greens salad with choice of dressing
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Main Course Choice:
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Slow-cooked roast beef or baked chicken breast served with potatoes and vegetables
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or Vegan alternative - Moroccan vegetable bean stew served with vegetable samosa and rice
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Dessert Choice:
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Apple Crumble Pie or
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Classic Cheesecake
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Gluten free, lactose free and vegan options also available
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Tea, coffee, soft drink
Protein and dessert choices are required prior to your cruise. A confirmation email will be sent to you, after reservation is made, with a link to select menus for your party and inform us of any allergies.
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