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Friends & group outings in Ottawa

Girls’ day out, reunions, visiting friends or any excuse at all: a floating tiki bar on the Ottawa River with a licensed bar and your own playlist.

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🎉 Friends & group outings

Why it works

  • The whole boat for up to 12, or two boats for up to 24.
  • A few of you? Book seats on a public cruise and meet new people.
  • Cashless tap payments on board.

Every Palapa cruise in Ottawa

  • Seats for up to 12 guests, plus your captain and first mate
  • Bigger group? Two boats can sail side by side
  • Fully licensed bar on board, cashless tap payments
  • Music on board, so bring your playlist
  • Safety equipment and lifejackets for every guest

Ottawa perks

Good to know in Ottawa

  • Book two cruises back to back and we add 30 minutes at no extra cost.
  • Two boats can sail side by side, leaving at the same time, for groups of up to 24.
  • Private charters choose individual tabs, a group tab with a limit, or an open bar on one bill.
  • Last call is 25 minutes before the end. The bar is mostly cashless.
  • We don’t sell food on board. Bring your own snacks or meal, or have your own caterer drop it off.

Before you board

Friends & group outings: your questions

Do we need a big group?

No. Book a few seats on a public cruise, or the whole boat for up to 12.

How do we pay on board?

Payment on board is cashless: tap debit or credit.

Can we bring snacks?

Yes, every cruise is bring-your-own food.

Can each person pay separately?

Yes. Individual tabs are an option on private charters too, and with two boats each boat settles its own tab.

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