60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour
Overview
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1 hour
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Take a break from seeing Toronto by land to see it from the harbour aboard City Cruises Toronto! Discover the historic and contemporary sites and nuances of Toronto Harbor during this fun, informative and fully narrated 60-minute Sightseeing Harbour Tour. Enjoy the relaxing breeze, spectacular skyline, and harbour views, plus a fully licensed beverage and snack bar. With the option of an indoor deck, you'll be comfortable in any season.
Highlights
- Come on board Oriole, a two-level Great Lakes steam ship replica for an exhilarating 60-minute tour of Toronto’s inner harbour.
- Get a unique perspective of the city and some of the best views of Toronto's skyline.
- Enjoy lively commentary on Toronto’s history, character, sites, stories and more, provided by your onboard live narrator.
- Cruise past the CN Tower, HTO Park, Rogers Centre, Redpath Sugar Factory, Sugar Beach, View of Toronto Islands from the inner harbour, and more.
- Fully licensed cash bar and snacks available on board
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that our cruises will take place rain or shine. However, if severe weather or unsafe water conditions arise and we determine it is unsafe to sail, we will cancel the cruise.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
CN Tower
The CN Tower is a signature icon of Toronto's skyline and attracts more than two million international visitors annually. Its name "CN" originally referred to Canadian National, the railway company that built the tower. It houses several observation decks, a revolving restaurant at some 1,151 feet (351 metres), and an entertainment complex.
Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre is an international centre for contemporary arts, culture and ideas, and a registered, charitable not-for-profit cultural organization operating a 10-acre campus on Toronto’s central waterfront. Harbourfront Centre provides year-round programming 52 weeks a year, seven days a week, supporting a wide range of artists and communities.
What‘s Included
Cruise past the CN Tower, HTO Park, Rogers Centre, Redpath Sugar Factory, Sugar Beach, and more.
Enjoy lively commentary provided by your onboard live narrator.
Board Oriole, a two-level Great Lakes steam ship replica for an 60-minute tour of Toronto’s harbour.
Restroom on board
Boarding begins 15-minutes prior to the departure time listed on your booking.
Get a unique perspective of the city and some of the best views of Toronto's skyline.
Fully licensed cash bar and snacks available on board
Fully licensed cash bar and snacks available on board
Options
Toronto Harbor Cruise
Reviews
304 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had a wonderful...
Sheryl D,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful experience on the Sightseeing Cruise! 😊 The views of the skyline and waterfront were beautiful, and it was a very relaxing and enjoyable way to explore the city.
Terrible customer service from Viator
Jolene L,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Never got to experience the tour only had the unfortunate experience of trying to deal with Viator. Terrible customer service, zero understanding and unable to work with anyone. Do yourself a favor and use a different booking service, this was terrible!!
The boat has limited...
Brandon H,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat has limited upper seating so arrive early to get best viewing spots. Other than that the experience was really good. The tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable. He spoke clearly enough for everybody to hear him.
Amazing staff and views
Leishla M,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat was a little hidden. Maybe better signage on where they dock is needed. Besides that the tour was great. They showcased some beautiful views and stopped the boat in a few spots allowing for great photo ops. The staff was very friendly and the tour guide is bilingual.
Great tour for the money....
cecelia c,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour for the money. Parking was expensive. The guide was very knowledgeable of the city’s history. Great views from the water.
The city view was...
Eurika U,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The city view was breathtaking. However, the extra windy weather made it quite chilly at the top of the boat. Fortunately, we could descend to the lower deck to warm up and indulge in hot chocolates.
Solid harbour cruise — good, not great
E820HJalexg,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We did the 60-minute harbour tour as a quick way to see Toronto from the water and overall enjoyed it. The skyline views of the CN Tower, Rogers Centre and the islands are genuinely beautiful, the boat was clean, the staff were friendly, and the price felt fair for an hour on the lake. So why not 5 bubbles? A few things kept it from being excellent. First, the GPS-based audio commentary was hard to follow. The volume on the outside deck was inconsistent — fine in some spots, almost inaudible near the engines and when other groups were chatting — and the timing didn't always line up with what we were actually looking at. Suggestion: switch to a live narrator (or at least supplement the audio with one on every sailing) and add more outdoor speakers with better balanced volume so the commentary is clearly audible from any seat on the deck. Second, seating and crowd flow were a weak point. The indoor cabin filled up fast and the movable chairs slid around, while a lot of people ended up standing or jostling for window/deck spots for photos. Suggestion: cap the number of guests per sailing (or add a few more departures at peak times) and rearrange the deck so there are clearly designated photo spots and a one-way flow, so everyone gets a turn at the rail without the bottleneck. A couple of smaller things would also push it to 5 bubbles: the boarding/check-in line at Pier 6 wasn't well marked, so it took a few minutes of wandering to figure out where to queue — clearer signage and a staff member visibly directing arrivals would help. And an on-board map of the route, either printed or on a small screen, would make it much easier to follow along with the audio. Bottom line: a pleasant, well-priced way to see the Toronto waterfront, and I'd still recommend it. With sharper commentary, better deck management and a bit more guidance at boarding, this would easily be a 5-bubble experience.
Harbour Cruise
Tammy T,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour, great tour guide (Marc). Guide was knowledgeable, boat crew was professional, overall a great experience!
Worth doing, fun and interesting
Annabel H,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative and enjoyable. We learned a lot about the Toronto skyline and also other parts of Lake Ontario
Good Price
J4738DXisabellec,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good price for what you get to see! Able to take nice pics and see Toronto from the water. Guides were very nice.
From CA$38.36
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