DUNROBIN SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Red Princecraft Vectra — 23 Feet of River Calm on the Ottawa
Daily rentals of a 23' Red Princecraft pontoon for up to 10 people from Port of Call Marina; this guide explains what to expect, what to bring, and the straightforward safety realities of a day on the Ottawa River.
Red Princecraft Vectra — 23 Feet of River Calm on the Ottawa.
Set out from Port of Call Marina and experience the Ottawa River aboard a spacious 23' red Princecraft Vectra pontoon. The boat couples leisurely deck space and full furniture with practical features — a 50 HP Mercury engine with trim, GPS, and a Bimini top for shade — making it an easy platform for sightseeing, picnicking, and relaxed cruising with a group of up to ten people.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Roomy, Simple, Ready
A 23' Princecraft Vectra pontoon fitted with full furniture and a Bimini top makes for an all-day platform: shaded seating, GPS for navigation, and a 50 HP engine that balances modest speed with fuel economy and stability for up to ten people.
Sightseeing Along the Ottawa
The pontoon is built for slow cruising and sight-seeing, letting groups take in shoreline scenery and the broad sweep of the Ottawa River from a comfortable, sheltered vantage.
Practical Safety and On-Board Rules
Rental boats come equipped with necessary safety gear and one adult lifejacket per person; operators advise bringing properly fitted children's lifejackets if needed and prohibit alcohol and on-board BBQs to keep the day safe and straightforward.
What the day feels like
How the Day Unfolds
You pick up the pontoon at Port of Call Marina as a daily rental, cast off, and spend the day cruising the Ottawa River at leisure. The boat's layout and Bimini top favor slow, social travel — moving between stretches of open river and shaded coves, checking GPS bearings as you go, and returning to the marina when finished.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and when to think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a daily rental; note that early-May reservations could be postponed due to high water levels.
Bring properly fitted lifejackets for children if possible (operator supply is limited), a pleasure craft operator card if you have one (otherwise you must complete a rental safety checklist), sun protection, and any personal provisions — alcohol and BBQs are not allowed on board.
The vessel is a 23' Princecraft Vectra with a 50 HP Mercury engine, seating and full furniture, and a Bimini top; capacity is up to 10 people.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can the pontoon hold?
The pontoon fits up to 10 people.
What engine does the boat have?
The rental is equipped with a 50 HP Mercury engine with trim.
Are renters required to be a certain age?
Yes — renters must be at least 21 years old.
Do I need a pleasure craft operator card?
Operators strongly recommend having a pleasure craft operator card; without one you'll need to complete a Rental Boat Safety Checklist at pickup and carry the co-signed copy during the rental.
Are lifejackets provided?
One lifejacket per adult is provided; there is a limited supply of children's lifejackets so bringing properly fitted, Transport Canada–approved jackets for kids is advised.
Can I have alcohol or use a BBQ on the boat?
No — alcohol and BBQs are not allowed on board any rental boat.
Will my reservation ever be postponed?
Reservations for early May could be postponed due to high water levels.
Is there any requirement for children to wear lifejackets?
Operators recommend children wear properly fitted lifejackets; note that proposed Ontario legislation would require children 12 and under to wear a lifejacket at all times while on a moving pleasure craft.