6 Amazing, Must-Try Cruises - Discover Muskoka: Plan Your Trip

Discover Muskoka: Plan Your Trip

6 Amazing, Must-Try Cruises

It’s simply a Muskoka must-do!

Everyone knows that cruising is a quintessential Muskoka experience.

To help you partake in this proud tradition, here are 6 sensational cruises that will give you those good vibes on the Muskoka tides.

Muskoka Gaga

Bracebridge

Experience the epitome of tranquility and natural beauty aboard the Muskoka Gaga, the latest addition to Muskoka Cruises. Sail along the majestic Muskoka River, bask in breathtaking vistas, and immerse yourself in the serene ambiance. Indulge in a calm and rejuvenating journey, where every moment is a picturesque escape from the ordinary.

Recommended Tour: Muskoka River Cruise – Enjoy the stunning views and picturesque landscape of the Muskoka River as it winds down to Lake Muskoka.

Lady Rosseau

Port Carling

Embark on a captivating journey aboard the Lady Rosseau in enchanting Port Carling, Ontario. Unveil Muskoka’s rich history and extraordinary cottage architecture while immersing yourself in the serene atmosphere and expansive lake views. Discover why billionaires, sports entertainers, and celebrities escape to Muskoka for its pristine waters and majestic scenery. Brace yourself for an unparalleled and indelible experience that will leave you in awe.

Recommended Tour: Lake Rosseau– expansive lake views in Muskoka, World-class cottage architecture, a calm and relaxing experience runs until October 22.

Muskoka Steamships

Gravenhurst

For an experience steeped in the heritage of the area, join Muskoka Steamships for one of their spectacular tours – ideal for seeing the small cottage islands and grand estates that attract visitors from around the world. On many of their outstanding outings, you can choose to simply sightsee, or you could take a break from meal planning and dish-doing by reserving a seat for some delicious food.

Recommended TourHigh Tea Cruise – experience a delightful mid-afternoon cruise as you take in high tea by booking in advance, available some weekdays during the summer and weekends until the fall.

Island Queen Cruise

Parry Sound

Explore Georgian Bay’s rugged outer islands with the Island Queen Cruise, which gives guests a captain’s eye view as the ship meanders past granite shoals into narrow channels. Be sure to have your camera at the ready, as this cruise takes you to such remarkable sites as the Hole in the Wall, multiple Provincial Parks, the Rose Point Swing Bridge, and more.

Recommended Tour: 3-hour Afternoon Cruise – daily until thanksgiving – this non-stop three-hour tour follows in the wake of early explorers as the captains bring the ship surprisingly up-close to the rugged shoreline of Parry Island and the Bay’s remote outer islands.

Sunset Cruises

Port Carling

Cruising with the Peerless II gives you an authentic and all-around awesome experience, which leaves its visitors with newfound knowledge and a renewed appreciation for Muskoka Lakes’ beauty.

Sunset Cruises is offering daily tours out of Port Carling , starting June 3 and running (or should we say sailing) until September 3. In September, they will switch over to their Fall schedule, which will run until October 8- offering you an ideal and unforgettable way to see Muskoka’s stunning Autumn foliage.

Recommended Tour: Lake Rosseau Circle Tour – thanks to the expertise of Captain Randy, this tour is tailored to give visitors an intimate view and insider’s knowledge of the Muskoka Lakes. Running Saturdays and Sundays in the summer, plus Fridays in the fall.

SS Bigwin

Dorset

Join the company of Clark Gable and Louis Armstrong by touring the Lake of Bays aboard the historic S.S. Bigwin. At over 100-years-old, the Bigwin is a classic (and totally glamorous) way of enjoying Muskoka’s stunning scenery and mesmerizing waterways.

Recommended Tour: Explore breathtaking views of scenic islands, captivating forests and rugged cliffs on Lake of Bays, aboard the S.S. Bigwin. You’ll be fascinated by the captain’s lively commentary and you will hear whispers of Lake of Bays legends.

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