GATINEAU EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Take Over the River: A Private 42' Yacht Charter on the Ottawa River
Whole-yacht rentals (up to 12 guests) that let you anchor and swim, play your own music, and order gourmet catering—this guide explains what the Everly delivers and how to plan it.
Take Over the River: A Private 42' Yacht Charter on the Ottawa River.
Stretching across the Ottawa River, this private 42' yacht charter hands you the helm of an elevated city escape: anchor in a quiet bend to swim off a massive water mat, stream your own soundtrack via Bluetooth, and have gourmet catering delivered onboard. It’s built for celebrations—birthdays, proposals, client outings—or anyone who wants the capital skyline from a different angle.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Everly: a fully private 42' yacht for bigger moments
The Everly is a spacious, fully private 42' yacht booked by the hour for your group—the operator positions it as Ottawa’s premium private yacht option for intimate celebrations and escapes.
Anchor, swim and set the soundtrack
This charter is explicitly not a standard commentary tour: you can anchor and swim (water mat available on eligible charters) and connect your phone via Bluetooth or use curated playlists to run the soundtrack.
Gourmet bites, mini-bar and top‑shelf crew
Pre-order charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches and select bottles, or add the 'Sail & Sip' mini bar; the crew and service are presented as certified, friendly and professional to support whatever occasion you plan.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to be aboard
You’ll step aboard a private yacht and carve out a few hours on the Ottawa River as your own floating venue—cruising past the city skyline and Parliament, dropping anchor for a swim and lingering for sunset if you choose. The vibe is deliberately personalized: your music, your menu, and a crew that runs the details so the group can relax.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack swimwear and a towel if you plan to swim, plus a phone for Bluetooth music; expect to complete digital check-in and upload photo ID for every guest.
Anchor-and-swim stops and the 18' water mat are available on eligible charters—swim stops are explicitly available on 2.5- and 3-hour charters.
You can pre-order charcuterie and gourmet sandwiches; bottles (white or bubbly) and the 'Sail & Sip' mini bar (6 premium drinks) are available as add-ons.
The operation accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay and chip payments onboard; special requests can be added at booking to tailor service.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I charter the yacht?
Charters are offered in 1-, 2-, 2.5- and 3-hour lengths.
How many guests can I bring?
Each yacht hosts up to 12 guests; to accommodate up to 24 guests you can book both yachts.
Can we swim from the yacht?
Yes—anchor-and-swim stops and a large water mat are offered; swim stops are available on eligible 2.5- and 3-hour charters.
Can we play our own music onboard?
Yes—you can connect your phone via Bluetooth or choose from the operator’s curated playlists.
Is catering available?
Yes—gourmet catering (charcuterie, elevated sandwiches) can be pre-ordered; bottles and a 'Sail & Sip' mini bar are available as add-ons.
What are the booking and check-in requirements?
All guests must complete digital check-in and upload photo ID; the operator accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay and chip payments onboard.