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Join us in 2024 for award-winning tours, our cruises.

The Original Two-Hour Morning Cruise

Come join us as we cruise through the inner islands of the Big Sound, an area many locals consider to be home to some of the most beautiful islands and channels on the Bay, including the famous Hole in the Wall!

The Flagship Three-Hour Afternoon Cruise

Georgian Bay's famous 30,000 Islands offer adventure at every turn! Experience it for yourself with tours that meander through the scenery on our spacious and comfortable Island Queen. Each excursion offers an unforgettable island adventure!

Must-Do Islander Adventure Tours

Venture off the beaten path aboard the 40’ Islander! We'll be offering 4 tours in 2024 - our Huckleberry Island Tour for a guided hike and swim; our Henry's Island Restaurant tour for a shore lunch; our Outer Islands Tour around Wasauksing First Nation and new this year, our Snug Harbour Lighthouse Tour! Each tour will create lasting memories for your family and friends.

“Georgian Bay is breathtakingly beautiful and the view from the Island Queen is absolutely stunning. Overall a fantastic Canadian adventure that I’m so happy we did on our vacation.”

“We have taken the Island Queen tour at least three times before today, but still marvel at both the windswept Georgian Bay island scenery and the skill of the crew in navigating ridiculously narrow passages with such a large vessel. This tour is a must for people visiting this part of Ontario for the first time.”

“We took a three-hour cruise on the Island Queen and its one of the highlights of our vacation. The scenery is simply stunning and maneuvering through the narrow passages was incredible!”

Island Queen

The Island Queen was designed and constructed to provide an exceptional sightseeing experience among Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands.

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Georgian Bay

The 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay are the largest concentration of freshwater islands in the world and the area has been given World Biosphere Reserve status from the United Nations.

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30,000 Island Cruise Line

All aboard the Island Queen for a relaxing cruise through Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands, the largest concentration of freshwater islands in the world! Passengers can choose between two cruises, our Original Two-Hour Morning Cruise, offered daily in July and August, or our Flagship Three-Hour Afternoon Cruise, offered daily from June 1 to Thanksgiving Monday each season. Our two-hour morning cruise follows a meandering route past charming summer retreats that draw so many generations of families back to the inner islands of Georgian Bay. Our three-hour afternoon tour follows in the wake of early explorers as the captain’s bring the ship surprisingly up-close to the rugged shoreline of Parry Island and the Bay’s remote outer islands. On both tours, passengers enjoy a captain’s eye view of the islands as the ship meanders past granite shoals into narrow channels within an eco-system so unique that it has earned World Biosphere Reserve status from the United Nations.

The newest vessel in our fleet is our 40-passenger Islander! Passengers on the Islander have two tours to choose from, a lunch tour down the South Channel to Henry’s World Famous Fish Restaurant on Frying Pan Island and an eco-tour out to Huckleberry Island where the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will lead a guided stroll along the shores of the Bay. For more information about schedules and prices, visit us online!

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Enjoy a captain’s-eye view of Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands , the largest concentration of freshwater islands in the world, aboard the 500-passenger Island Queen. Two and three-hour sightseeing cruises bring passengers surprisingly up-close to the pristine beauty of Georgian Bay’s remote wilderness and the rustic charm of its grand summer cottages. The Islander, is a 40-passenger zodiac-style vessel! They’re offering two regular tours on the Islander, one to Henry’s World Famous Fish Restaurant on Frying Pan Island and another to Huckleberry Island where the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will lead a guided eco-tour along the shoreline. Passengers will be on shore for roughly 1 hour on both tours. All Island Queen and Islander tours depart from the town dock in Parry Sound.  

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Intimate Afternoon Cruise Experience

in Georgian Bay

Enjoy a delightful cruise amongst the 30,000 Islands on Georgian Bay.

Morning Cruise

All aboard the historical M.V. Chippewa III! Enjoy a two-hour morning cruise of the gorgeous Georgian Bay.

Our 2.5 Hour Dinner Cruise

Join us for our 2.5-hour dinner cruise, catered by the finest restaurants, as we wend our way through the bays and islands of the Sound, including Hole in the Wall, ending with a spectacular Georgian Bay sunset.

Private Charters

Get a group together to do a private charter (exclusive use of ship) or group cruise, and we can help you plan an individualized, memorable event. We offer a variety of cruises to best suit your needs and event size.

A 2 Hour Cruise Experience

Join us for our evening cruise as we wend our way through the bays and islands of the Sound, including Hole in the Wall, ending with a spectacular Georgian Bay sunset.

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Sightseeing cruises of the 30,000 Islands and Georgian Bay, Morning, Georgian Bay Biosphere Afternoon Cruise, Dinner Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and Private Charters.

What Our Patrons Say

So nice to discover the Chippewa after many years of coming to Parry Sound as a cottager; how did I miss it? The Captain is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The staffs are so helpful and accommodating on all fronts. So much better to be close to the water with not more than about 30 friendly!

Our cruise was so memorable. The Chippewa is a decommissioned Maid of the Mist and just bursting with history. She is a pleasure to cruise upon and offers a pure helping of true Canadian pride.

CANADIAN PRIDECANADIAN PRIDE

Great cruise throughout the 30,000 Islands. A more personal level than other larger passenger boats. The meal was delicious and the sunset was spectacular.

SUNSET CRUISERSUNSET CRUISER

Spectacular sunset on calm water, fresh air and great company-it could not have been better! Wrapping up the cruise our landing back at the dock was so smooth that many did not realize we had landed dockside; the mark of a skilled Captain! A most memorable evening, one we hope to do again.

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M.V. Chippewa III

Sightseeing cruises of the 30,000 Islands and Georgian Bay, including restaurant cruises, dinner cruises, sunset cruises and private charters.

Please join us to celebrate the life of this wonderful little ship and the beautiful northern waters she sails.

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