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Blue Heron Cruises

24 Carlton Street, Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0, Canada
1-855-596-2999
Ranked #1 of 2 tours in Tobermory
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Glass-bottom and jet boat tours to Flowerpot Island and the shipwrecks of Fathom Five National Marine Park. The areas largest glass-bottom. The most...... more » Owner description: Glass-bottom and jet boat tours to Flowerpot Island and the shipwrecks of Fathom Five National Marine Park. The areas largest glass-bottom. The most departures. The largest fleet of jet boats to Flowerpot Island. Sunset Cruise nightly. Free parking. Our 40th year of operation! « less
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Toronto, Canada
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The staff at Heron Cruises were nice and friendly, it took us a while though to find the office, it was located along the docks, behind the Crowsnest Pub (they should put that on their brochures). The tour itself was quite uninspiring, perhaps the winds were just too cold for us to enjoy it much. We headed out straight to... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We took the tour option that allows for a stay on the island. The boat takes a long route out which boasts two shipwrecks (side by side in the same area), views of local wildlife along the lake, and some interesting tidbits of the history of the area as well as the geological formations "flower pots" along the coast. I... More

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Austin, Texas
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We took the tour that included a trip out to see the shipwrecks and a drop off at Flowerpot Island. The trip out probably took about 30-40 mins and the trip back about 20-30 min. The shipwrecks were great and our kids were super excited to see real sunken ships! As we left the harbor, we got a wonderful view... More

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Owen Sound, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

My first tour was a glass bottom boat tour that showed me ship wrecks in Georgian Bay. The information presented over a loud speaker is informative and captivating covering the beauty of the town of Tobermory. I really enjoyed the Lighthouse marine heritage history and decided to take a second boat tour over to Flower Pot Island. This was a... More

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Oakville, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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If you were in Tobermory, Ontario, then you MUST take the boat to see the Flowerpot Island. Unique place to see and visit. Take your food, have a pick-nick, and take photos. Beautiful view sitting on the beach and watching the flowerpots. Lot's of trails too. You must prepare to walk up & down, but it is a nice hick.... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2011

We took both the evening cruise and the 2-hour cruise around Fathom Five and Flowerpot Island. The glass-bottom is interesting, but you're only going to use it for 5 minutes as you float over the wrecks. All the rest of the sightseeing is best from the upper deck. The price is reasonable, but most of the time you're looking at... More

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Franklin
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

It was worthwhile taking the 2 hour cruise. It was great to go around the 5 islands including Flower Pot Island. The glass bottom boat was fun. However, you are only able to see 2 shipwrecks. We really enjoyed ourselves. More

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Toronto, Canada
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2011
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Blue Heron Co. operates numerous cruises with options such as - Glass bottom Blue Heron V: drops passengers off on Flowerpot Island, and visits two shipwrecks - Glass bottom Great Blue Heron: two hour cruise of Fathom Five National Marine Park. - Sunset Cruise: Two hour tour along the rugged north coast of the Peninsula - Express Jet Boats: Direct... More

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Hamilton, Ontario
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011

My father and I went to Tobermory in early September of last year. Because we had such a fantastic time, we are going again for three nights tomorrow! And the glass-bottom tour we took was a massive part of why we enjoyed our trip so much. The two-hour tour was breathtaking, and the boat operators give a lot of information... More

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Saint Jerome, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2011
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I went with my brother in law, my son (teenager) and my father (81 years old) and we took the Zodiack Express. The name really fits! A great boat ride! The only disappointement was the shipwreck. We only saw one in the bay area which is shown on the website... Still a great experience and very safe for all ages!... More

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