Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Palapa Tours > Palapa Tours runs 12-guest floating tiki bar cruises with a licensed bar, captain and first mate. Locations: Ottawa (https://ottawa.palapa.tours/, on the Ottawa River since 2019), Toronto (https://torontopalapa.tours/), Victoria (https://victoria.palapa.tours/, Inner Harbour, launching summer 2027), with Montréal and Huatulco, Mexico coming soon. Franchise opportunities: https://palapa.tours/franchise/ ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://palapa.tours/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Press Release (2020 archive)](https://palapa.tours/blog/press-release/): Archive: our original launch press release from November 2020, published as written at the time. Statements in it reflect 2020 and are not current… - [Palapa Tours: A True Family-Run Business—Ohana Means Family](https://palapa.tours/blog/palapa-tours-a-true-family-run-businessohana-means-family/): When you step aboard a Palapa Tour, you’re not just booking a boat ride—you’re becoming part of our ohana. What makes Palapa Tours truly special… - [🎙️ Welcome to Palapa Pulse! 🌊🚤 Palapa Tours Podcast](https://palapa.tours/blog/welcome-to-palapa-pulse-palapa-tours-podcast/): Ever wondered what it’s like to run a tiki boat business, explore Ottawa’s waterways, and create unforgettable experiences on the water? Well, now… - [No Smoking / Vaping: Why?](https://palapa.tours/blog/no-smoking-vaping-why/): Why There’s No Smoking or Vaping on Commercial Vessels in Ottawa & Ontario If you’ve ever been on a Palapa Tour or AquaTaxi.Solar and wondered why… - [A Tropical Escape, Proudly Made in Canada](https://palapa.tours/blog/a-tropical-escape-proudly-made-in-canada/): When you step aboard a Palapa Tiki Boat, you might think you've been transported to a tropical paradise. With a thatched roof overhead, a drink in… - [What is in a name](https://palapa.tours/blog/what-is-in-a-name/): What’s in a Name? The Story Behind Palapa Tours "What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." – William… - [But I Thought I Booked with You?](https://palapa.tours/blog/but-i-thought-i-booked-with-you/): The Truth About OTAs and Why It Matters It happens more often than you’d think—guests arrive excited for their Palapa Tour, only to say, “Wait, I… - [Graduated Licensing System?](https://palapa.tours/blog/graduated-licensing-system/): Why Don’t Boats Have a Graduated Licensing System Like Cars? Ontario’s graduated licensing system for drivers is thorough and effective, ensuring… - [Beware of Rogue Operators:](https://palapa.tours/blog/beware-of-rogue-operators/): Why Booking with Legitimate Boat Tour Operators Matters Jet Ski Operators Pontoon Tours Yacht Tours Motor Boat Tours As summer approaches and you… - [Dragons Den – Palapa Boat Tours Cruise Business](https://palapa.tours/blog/dragons-den-palapa-boat-tours-cruise-business/): A question many ask us is “How did Dragons Den go?” What they mean is… did you get a deal for your Ottawa Boat Tour Business? Yes! We got a great… - [Alcohol & Boats](https://palapa.tours/blog/alcohol-boats/): A question we get quite often is is... how can you serve alcohol? The answer is fairly simple. Leisure vessels in Ontario are bound by the… - [Ottawa Business Journal](https://palapa.tours/blog/ottawa-business-journal/): The Ottawa Business Journal’s 2021 feature on Ottawa Tiki Tours and its tropical cruises on local waterways. ## Pages - [Blog](https://palapa.tours/blog/): Palapa Tours - [Franchise](https://palapa.tours/franchise/): Bring Palapa Tours to your waterfront. Commercial tiki boats, a proven booking setup, crew training and a brand guests know. See open markets across Canada. - [Home](https://palapa.tours/): Hop aboard a 12-guest floating tiki bar with a licensed bar, captain and first mate. Palapa Tours sails in Ottawa and Toronto, with Victoria, Montréal and Huatulco coming soon. ## About Palapa Tours (English) - Palapa Tours runs Hawaiian-style floating tiki bar cruises. Each boat has a thatched palapa roof, seats 12 guests and sails with a licensed captain and a first mate who runs the bar. - Cruises last 90 minutes. Book single seats and share the boat, or charter the whole boat for your group. - Fully licensed bar on board with cashless tap payments. Music on board, so guests can bring a playlist. - Started on the Ottawa River in 2019 by Ottawa locals Mike and Gaby, who pitched the business on Dragons' Den in 2022. - Palapa Passport: wear your Palapa shirt on board at any location and your signature cocktail is free. ### Locations - Ottawa, Ontario: now sailing on the Ottawa River. https://ottawa.palapa.tours/ · 819-272-4977 - Toronto, Ontario: now sailing in Toronto Harbour. https://torontopalapa.tours/ · 647-370-0093 - Victoria, British Columbia: Inner Harbour, opening summer 2027, bookings open now. https://victoria.palapa.tours/ · 236-237-5005 - Montréal, Québec (Old Port Marina): coming soon. - Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico (Bahías de Huatulco): coming soon. - Book on each city's website. Gift cards are sold on the city websites. ### Contact - Head office: 877-848-8294 · WhatsApp +1 833-772-5272 - Own a Palapa franchise: https://palapa.tours/franchise/ - Blog: https://palapa.tours/blog/ - Music: Palapa Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5XUxv8lrkDXRcIlAtdn3zQ · all albums https://linqapp.com/palapavibes ## Palapa Tours en français - Palapa Tours propose des croisières en bar tiki flottant de style hawaïen. Chaque bateau a un toit de palapa en chaume, accueille 12 passagers et navigue avec un capitaine certifié et un second qui s'occupe du bar. - Les croisières durent 90 minutes. Réservez des places individuelles et partagez le bateau, ou nolisez le bateau entier pour votre groupe. - Bar avec permis à bord, paiement sans contact. Musique à bord : apportez votre liste de lecture. - Fondée sur la rivière des Outaouais en 2019 par Mike et Gaby, d'Ottawa, qui ont présenté l'entreprise à Dragons' Den en 2022. - Passeport Palapa : portez votre chandail Palapa à bord, dans n'importe quel emplacement, et votre cocktail signature est offert. ### Emplacements - Ottawa (Ontario) : croisières sur la rivière des Outaouais. https://ottawa.palapa.tours/fr/ · 819-272-4977 - Toronto (Ontario) : croisières dans le port de Toronto. https://torontopalapa.tours/ · 647-370-0093 - Victoria (Colombie-Britannique) : port intérieur, ouverture à l'été 2027, réservations ouvertes. https://victoria.palapa.tours/fr/ · 236-237-5005 - Montréal (Québec), Marina du Vieux-Port : bientôt. - Huatulco (Oaxaca, Mexique) : bientôt. - Réservez sur le site de chaque ville. Les cartes-cadeaux sont en vente sur les sites des villes. ### Nous joindre - Siège social : 877-848-8294 · WhatsApp +1 833-772-5272 - Devenir franchisé : https://palapa.tours/fr/devenir-franchise/ - Site en français : https://palapa.tours/fr/