There's nothing better than arriving at your destination fully refreshed for the journey ahead. Whether you choose to sleep away the miles overnight, or enjoy comfort and privacy during a day crossing (when cabins are at a reduced rate) our range of on board accommodation offers the perfect haven. If you have not booked a cabin before boarding, but you would like one, please ask at the Information Desk for availability.All of our cabins are en suite and air conditioned with linen, towels and toiletries provided. Please note: We ask customers to vacate their cabins 30 minutes prior to arrival. This is to allow us to clean the cabins and have the ship ready for the following departure.Wheelchair accessible cabins are available on all cruise ferries, however, these are limited and early booking is essential to avoid disappointment. As with all watertight constructions, many doors will have sills and stairways may be steep. You need to consider whether this will cause you problems once onboard.
For more detail please read our advice for disabled passengers.* If applicable dependent on sailing time and duration.** Except Cap Finistère† Club 4 "Plus" cabin hair dryer available on request from information desk on board Armorique†† Supplement applies Select photos below to enlarge, download and share. Center Line Length w/o Engine(s) Fuel Capacity - Standard Select camera icons where available to view feature photos. CHOOSE AN ENGINE BELOW FOR DETAILED PERFORMANCE SPECS OR SELECT TWO ENGINE PACKAGES TO COMPARE 300 YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE Single 350 YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE Single 150 YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE Twins 200 YAMAHA FOUR-STROKE Twins 15 3/4 X 15 SWSII SDS 6711 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories) Optimum Cruise: 29.3 MPH @ 4300 RPM Top Recommended RPM: 5000 - 6000 16 1/4 X 17 SWS XL SDS 7095 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories) Optimum Cruise: 30.8 MPH @ 3900 RPM
14 1/4 X 18 Reliance SDS 7228 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories) Optimum Cruise: 29.2 MPH @ 4000 RPM 7025 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories) Optimum Cruise: 29.8 MPH @ 3800 RPM "Banks Brawler: Boat of the Month" Grady-White Gulfstream 232 ReviewDaring rescues and a naval invasion. On July 11, 1998 the city of Toronto will open the doors to The Pier -- its newest cultural heritage attraction, and nautical adventureThe Pier is located at 245 Queens Quay West (just south of Skydome and the CN Tower) in a dramatically restored 1930 shipping warehouse. The Pier is an interactive, highly entertaining museum dedicated to all things nautical. Through a wide range of thematic exhibits, lively and ever-changing programs and activities designed with families in mind, The Pier has been built to bring Toronto's waterfront heritage alive!"When the Marine Museum was located on the CNE grounds, we were separated not just from the city but from the lake as well.
With a new bayside home, superb exhibits and a mandate to have fun, The Pier will be one of the hottest tickets on the waterfront," explained Heritage Toronto Chair Dr. Marion Joppe. "We expect to welcome almost 100,000 visitors to the bustling central waterfront this year!"Established in 1959, the Marine Museum of Upper Canada is owned by the City of Toronto. Planning for the relocation of the museum began in 1988; the reconstruction of the physical site commenced in late 1997. Major funding for this $2 million dollar project has come from the City of Toronto and the Canada Ontario Infrastructure Works programme. Additional support has been provided by the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation.The Pier is housed in a warehouse originally built by the Toronto Harbour Commission for the Treeline Navigation Company. Over the past six months a design team composed of Reich + Petch Architects Inc., Taylor Manufacturing Industries Inc. and the Pier staff has turned the large two story brick building into a multi-purpose, open concept museum that comes complete with an indoor children's discovery centre housed inside the hull of a ship!
Many of the world's great cities have begun at the water's edge, and TorontoThe Bay and the Islands have captivated residents and visitors alike for over two centuries. There is nowhere else in the city like The Pier, with its rare mix of culture, heritage, craftsmanship and recreational pursuits. The museum combines the best of waterfront charm and history to ensure a memorable experience for everyone! Every city has a history, but few Canadian places can boast of a more dynamic and engaging past than Toronto's waterfront. The building's exhibits are thematic and revolve around this exciting history. Commerce, War, Pleasure and Healing are all integral parts of the story of Toronto Bay. The Pier is fittingly reachable by boat. As well visitors can get to the museum by walking, cycling, rollerblading, driving, riding the street car or even by paddling a canoe. The museum plans to use Lake Ontario to its advantage and will be offering boat rides and boat rentals! Highlights of the Pier include:
* The Discovery Zone, a "flagship" space filled with hands-on exhibits thatInteractive opportunities include exploring a shipwreck, trying on maritime costumes, turning paddlewheels and propellers, and moving a Great Lakes ship through a set of canal locks! * The Boat Shop, is a special area within the museum where artisans construct traditional watercraft and bring forgotten boat building skills back toThis is where visitors can rent these same traditional wooden boats and explore the harbour. Boating lessons and life jackets areThe Pier will be featuring artifacts from the city's impressive maritime collections, including: a spectacular model of the liner Lusitania, unique historical exhibits, and outstanding displays entitled "Toronto's Changing Harbour", "War on the Lakes", "Communication Afloat" and "Steam: The Driving Force", working steam whistles and engines and a rowing machine that lets visitors race against Toronto's world champion
The inaugural exhibit of The Pier's spacious gallery devoted to annual special exhibits will, in 1998, highlight the history and people of Toronto Bay from earliest times to the present day.In 1998 and 1999 the Pier is planning to stage a wooden boat festival, harbour tours, ship visits, lecture series, movies and nautical "The Pier has been built to be provide the best of waterfront charm and history to ensure a memorable experience for everyone and to add an exciting new dimension to the central bay! We have designed packages and programs for both individual and group visitors. Movie nights, musical performances, narrated one or two hour schooner cruises, fine dining at the water's edge, and escorted tours of the exhibits are programs that have been designed for groups," said The Pier marketing manager Neil Beaudry. is quite affordable, ranging in price from $7.50 to $26.50 per person." Located at 245 Queens Quay West The Pier will be open year round.