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Niagara Nautico.

Private sailing charters on Lake Ontario aboard a 39-foot yacht from Port Dalhousie

Niagara Nautico
01 — About

The brief.

Niagara Nautico runs private sailing charters on Lake Ontario aboard a 39-foot yacht based in Port Dalhousie, Ontario. Trips include an experienced captain and a stocked boat. The two-hour Intro to Sailing carries up to six guests, while the three-hour Full Experience seats up to eight and adds anchored beach stops, swimming, and catered lunch. Catering is supplied by Tide & Vine, with sea-cuterie, smoked fish, Atlantic lobster, and on-board oyster shucking. Add-ons include professional photography, whiskey tastings, and a proposal package. The operator also arranges private wine tours pairing a sail with three winery tastings, plus helicopter tours through Niagara Helicopters, and hosts weddings, bachelorette parties, and celebrations of life. Booking runs through FareHarbor.

02 — Programs

6. ways in.

  1. 01

    2-Hour Intro to Sailing

    For: Up to 6 guests

    A two-hour introduction to sailing on Lake Ontario with an experienced captain, available on Thursdays. Carries up to six guests aboard the 39-foot yacht.

    $650

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  2. 02

    3-Hour Full Experience

    For: Up to 8 guests

    A three-hour sail adding anchored beach stops, swimming, and a catered lunch. Weekday pricing runs $850 (1–4 guests) or $1,150 (5–8); weekends $1,050 or $1,350.

    $850–$1,350

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  3. 03

    Private Wine Tours

    For: Up to 8 guests / corporate groups

    Pairs a two-hour sail with mimosas and breakfast, three winery tastings, and transportation. Designed for groups and corporate clients, with full-day corporate rates available.

    $1,500 (corporate from $4,500/day)

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  4. 04

    Helicopter Tours

    For: Up to 6 guests

    Arranged with Niagara Helicopters. A 20-minute airport departure tour runs $1,100, or $1,300 for a vineyard landing; optional black car service adds $350.

    $1,100–$1,300

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  5. 05

    What the Shuck?

    For: 1–2 guests / small groups

    A one-hour shared-boat oyster experience with one dozen oysters for one or two guests. Limited availability; the boat may carry up to four other parties.

    $99 (additional dozen +$48)

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    Catering by Tide & Vine

    For: Charter guests

    An a la carte add-on to charters: sea-cuterie and smoked fish platters ($125–$250), Canadian Atlantic lobster ($19 per claw / $90 whole), and oysters shucked on board ($48 per dozen).

    $200 minimum

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03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Charters run aboard a 39-foot yacht with an experienced captain on Lake Ontario.Source ↗
  2. 02The 2-Hour Intro to Sailing is $650 for up to six guests and is only available on Thursdays.Source ↗
  3. 03The 3-Hour Full Experience seats up to eight guests and includes anchored beach stops, swimming, and catered lunch.Source ↗
  4. 04Private wine tours combine a two-hour sail, three winery tastings, and transportation for $1,500.Source ↗
04 — Visit

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touch.

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Address
Port Dalhousie, Ontario
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AER’s guide to Niagara Nautico · Compiled from www.niagaranautico.comLast verified 2026-06-02