Long Point Island Hugger Tours.
Captain-guided eco pontoon-boat tours of the Long Point inner bay and biosphere
The brief.
Long Point Island Hugger Tours (LPIHT) is an eco-tourism company running guided pontoon-boat tours and private charters on the inner bay of Long Point, Ontario, within the Long Point UNESCO Biosphere. Operating from a base at Port Rowan (Collins Harbour Marina Resort), the captain narrates local and natural history while cruising marshes, channels and Ryerson's Island, pointing out Blue Herons, Mute swans and other waterfowl. A 25.5-foot fully enclosed pontoon seats up to nine to ten guests with a change room, emergency toilet and running water. Staff David Theriault (Experience and Disability Consultant) and Graham Ferguson support bookings, and the company emphasizes inclusion for guests with disabilities and rotates destinations to limit disturbance to flora and fauna.
7. ways in.
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The Eastern Marsh Tour
For: All agesA two-hour pontoon cruise from Port Rowan into the eastern marsh, passing Ryerson's Island, the "Cottages" and remote inlets within the Long Point UNESCO Biosphere, with a chance to take a quick dip in a sandy area before returning.
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The Western Marsh Tour
For: All agesA two-hour cruise from Port Rowan through the western marsh and channels, passing early boathouses and marinas such as Marina Shores and Sand Boy, with narration on nature and possible sightings of Blue Herons and Mute swans.
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The Shallows of Long Point
For: All agesA two-hour tour from Port Rowan taking in man-made and restored features of the eastern and western marshes and channels, with stops where appropriate to enjoy the marsh waters and in-marsh beach areas before heading back.
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The Run to Potahawk
For: All agesA two-hour excursion to Ryerson's Island and the Pottahawk area at Long Point on Lake Erie, cruising both sides of the island past assorted boats and watercraft, with time built in for a swim or walk on the sandbar.
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The Long Point Sunset Tour
For: AdultsAn adults-only evening cruise of the inner bay with local and natural history discussion, a channel tour and a possible dip in the sandy shallows before sunset. Geared to photographers, with waterbirds returning to hunt at dusk.
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Fall Channel Cruise
For: All agesWhen: Late September–October, weekends onlyA relaxed two-hour autumn channel cruise taking in Long Point's fall colours, meeting local cottagers and viewing waterfront homes from the water. Offered for a limited time, weekends only, starting the September 30 / October 1 weekend.
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Specialty Private Charters
For: Groups of 6–9 (6 minimum, 9 maximum)Tailor-made half- or full-day private charters on the fully enclosed pontoon, with itineraries built around the group's interests—diners, food trucks, secluded beaches, history programming or photography. Minimum three hours; food and non-alcoholic drinks welcome aboard.
Worth knowing.
- 01Tours run on a 25.5-foot fully enclosed pontoon boat seating up to nine to ten guests, with a change room, emergency toilet and running water aboard.Source ↗
- 02Daily tours are two hours; specialty private charters are a minimum of three hours with 6 guests minimum and 9 maximum.Source ↗
- 03The company operates within the Long Point UNESCO Biosphere and departs from a main base in historic Port Rowan (Collins Harbour Marina Resort).Source ↗
- 04Staff David Theriault serves as Experience and Disability Consultant and personally attends tours with guests who have a disability; contact 519-410-1801.Source ↗
Outside the door.
23° with 19 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.
Get in
touch.
- lpiht@outlook.com
- Phone
- 519-718-9608
- Phone (Phone)
- 519-410-1801
- Address
- Port Rowan, Ontario
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