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Ontario Waterway Cruises

Name: Ontario Waterway Cruises
Address: 3820 Hampshire Mills Line, Severn, ON, L3V0Y5, CA
Telephone: +18005615767
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Explore Ontario's waterways aboard the Kawartha Voyageur, offering 5-15 day cruises on the Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway. Welcome aboard!

Join our family-owned journey since 1982, where our crew ensures your comfort from start to finish.

11/09/2026

⚓ Port of Call: Ottawa ⚓

We travel through many villages, towns, municipalities, and even cities on our cruises, and each destination has something unique to offer. In fact, even cruising the same route in reverse can give you a whole new perspective!

Through our Port of Call series, we'll be taking a closer look at some of the wonderful communities we visit along the way, sharing a little of what makes each one special.

First up: Ottawa! 🇨🇦

While these photos show the Kawartha Voyageur cruising right into the heart of the city, we don't typically dock downtown. Our overnight stop is usually at Hartwells Lock, although some cruises may have the opportunity to travel farther into the city.

If you're beginning your cruise in Ottawa, we definitely recommend arriving a little early to explore! Canada's capital has so much to see and do, from Parliament Hill and the many museums to the National Arts Centre, the ByWard Market, beautiful historic neighbourhoods and scenic views along the Ottawa River.

Stay tuned as we continue our Port of Call series and discover more of the communities along our waterways! ⚓

11/06/2026

The weather this week was amazing for putting the boat away. Can you believe we were wearing T-shirts as we put the KV to bed?

Thanks to all our passengers and, of course, our crew for an amazing 2026 season. We'll see you in 2027!

~ Brian, Robin and Marc

11/04/2026

The sun setting at 4 p.m. is hard to get used to!

What do you think? Should Ontario follow Manitoba's lead and do away with the twice-yearly time change?

Would you prefer to stay on Daylight Saving Time year-round (essentially keeping summer time all year), or stick with our current system?

British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba have adopted permanent daylight time, while Saskatchewan has been on permanent Central Standard Time since 1966.

Let us know what you think in the comments below! 👇

11/02/2026

⚓ Meet the Crew ⚓

Here's another figure who needs no introduction — Captain Marc!

If you're a new follower and haven't had the pleasure of cruising aboard the Kawartha Voyageur yet, this is the man who steers the ship... among many other things! 🛳️

Marc Ackert's parents started Ontario Waterway Cruises as a retirement project, and it took off from there. Marc has been behind the wheel since his teenage years. ⚓

He knows every inch of Ontario's waterways and has endless captivating and hilarious stories to share.

If you've cruised with us, tell us your favourite Captain Marc memory in the comments below! 👇

10/29/2026

⚓ Meet the Crew ⚓

This lady might not need any introduction, but if you're a new follower or haven't cruised on the KV yet, let us introduce you to Robin Ackert!

Robin is our Hospitality Manager and started on the Kawartha Voyageur as a crew member many moons ago. She's also Captain Marc's other half!

Robin is a true real-life superwoman. She can do just about any job on the ship, whether she's in the galley or helping out on deck. She is in charge of hiring and training the crew, and she is a mom!

We hope Robin is enjoying her much-deserved time off, relaxing and taking a break from life aboard the KV. But if you know Robin, she probably isn't sitting still for too long!

What's your favourite memory with Robin? Share it with us in the comments below! 👇

10/26/2026

⚓ Crew Spotlight: Sandra! ⚓

Meet Sandra, one of our lovely hostesses!

Sandra is warm, friendly and always happy to help. She loves making sure our guests get the most out of their time aboard the KV and exploring the towns and villages along the way. From organizing activities for passengers to sharing tips on the best local shops, she helps make every stop a little more enjoyable.

Sandra also loves getting to know our guests and bringing everyone together for an onboard activity. She's always ready to make you feel welcome!

If you've met Sandra while aboard, give her a shout-out in the comments below!

10/23/2026

⚓ Crew Spotlight ⚓

When we said our crew would go out of their way to make sure you have a memorable and enjoyable cruise, we weren't joking around. Well, maybe Russ was! 😂

A lot of you probably know Russ. He’s been a host with us for many years, bringing laughter and fun, along with organization, advice and guidance. 🛳️

He has lots of great stories to share, but he also loves hearing about yours!

If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Russ on your cruise, let us know and give him a shout-out in the comments below! 👇

10/20/2026

Throughout the season, we’ve featured our crew and introduced you to the hard-working team that makes the magic happen on the KV. But we’re not done yet!

Next up are our hostesses and host! Elizabeth is one of our lovely hostesses, or, as some people think of them, our facilitators of fun!

They help with activities on and off the ship, from museum visits and sharing tips on the best shops in towns and villages to onboard games, trivia, bocce tournaments, and generally just being there to make sure you’re relaxed and having a great time.

Our hostesses and host love hearing your stories, and they may have a few good ones of their own!

Did you meet Elizabeth this season? If so, give her a shout-out in the comments below.

10/16/2026

Today is bittersweet — it’s our second-last day of the season.

Tomorrow, we’ll drop our passengers off in Rosedale, and instead of welcoming a new group aboard, we’ll be cleaning up and getting her ready for winter.

We’ll also be saying goodbye to our crew and wishing them all the best on their next adventures.

Thanks for cruising with us this season! We’ve enjoyed meeting each and every one of you and are grateful you chose to travel with us. We hope to see you aboard again!

10/14/2026

⚓️Crew Spotlight⚓️

Meet Abby! One of our servers onboard. Abby is hard-working, friendly and always ready to help out.

Our servers work hard all season setting up the dining room, delivering your delicious food, pouring your drinks and tending the bar -- because it's 5 o' clock somewhere all the time on the KV.

Have you met Abby while cruising this season on the Kawartha Voyageur? If so dropa comment to say hi! 👋

Address

3820 Hampshire Mills Line
Severn, ON
L3V0Y5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18005615767

Website

http://ontariowaterwaycruises.com/

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