Since 1978, Grand River Cruises has been offering a unique and unforgettable dining experience in Southern Ontario.
Private Cruises
for Special Occasions and Groups
Have your own private dinner cruise boat to celebrate a special occasion or reconnect with friends and family.
Our boats are ideal for small, intimate gatherings, we require a minimum of 30 adults for a private cruise with a maximum capacity of 49 passengers/boat.
We suggest reserving as soon as you have a date in mind. You can confirm your final numbers closer to the cruise date. The private cruise rates quoted below include taxes and gratuity.
Private Dining 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.
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available Tuesday to Sunday
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3-hour cruise with full-course meal
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Choice of departure time:
Lunch: depart between 11 a.m. & Noon
Evening: depart between 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. -
Minimum payment of 30 adults is required (maximum 49 passengers/boat)
$75.00 per adult
(tax & gratuity included)
Private Evening Boat Charter
Tuesday and Wednesday only
Just want a boat ride without a meal?
This two-hour boat ride is ideal for meet-and-greets, product presentations, showers, or just a casual outing with friends. You are welcome to bring your own finger food, such as pizza, veggie/fruit/dessert platters, chips, etc. We do not allow outside caterers or hot buffet meals on this cruise.
Highlights:
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Tuesday and Wednesday evenings only
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2-hour cruise without a meal
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Choice of departure between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
$800 (flat rate to rent 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
$80 per adult
(tax & gratuity included)
Minimum of 30 people required for private
(maximum 49 passengers/boat)
Indigenous Insights 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
$85 per adult
(tax & gratuity included)
Minimum of 30 people required (maximum 49 passengers/boat)
All private dining cruises include:
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Complimentary refreshment from our Dockside Cafe on arrival
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Snack & dip platter for table upon boarding (lunch cruise & show package receive snack in auditorium prior to performance)
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Fresh-baked bread
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Mixed greens salad with choice of dressing
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Choice of: Slow-cooked roast beef or baked chicken breast or vegetarian chili (protein choices must be pre-ordered)
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Potatoes and vegetables
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Choice of Apple Crisp Pie or Strawberry Shortcake for dessert
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Tea, coffee, soft drink
Once you reserve, a confirmation will be sent to you and you will have the opportunity to select your protein and dessert choice that will be linked to your reservation.
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