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A group of people on a boat, some seated, some standing, with a man playing a guitar. 1
A green boat with solar panels on the roof, labeled 'ISOLA SOLARETTO,' docked at a pier with other boats and structures in the background. 2
Two people seated at a table with food and drinks on a boat. 3
A cruise ship docked at a port with a green and yellow solar-powered boat named 'Ridesolar' in the foreground. 4
A green boat with solar panels and a flag on a body of water. 5
By Ride Solar
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$99 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Live Maritime music on every cruise
    • Learn about N.America's largest solar boat - a CDN Heritage Vessel from Expo '67
    • Learn about the town's first settlers and storied history from our expert guide
    • Enjoy the beauty of Victoria Park, Port Amherst, Rocky Point & play trivia
    • Eat & drink from our full kitchen with fresh PEI seafood & local beer/cocktails

Activity location

    • Charlottetown
    • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Weymouth St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8W1, Canada | At the meeting point, look for the two black flags and the bright green solar boat way out by where the cruise ships dock.
    • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Boat cruise
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    Captain
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    Crew
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    Commentary onboard
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    Videos onboard
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    Music onboard
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks (Lobster/Chicken dinners must be ordered in advance. Drinks available for purchase onboard)
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 287 lbs (130 kg), People over 95 years, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • No diesel fumes or loud noise here! Embark on a complete harbour cruise experience INCLUDING LIVE MARITIME MUSIC in Charlottetown aboard the Isola Solaretto – North America's largest solar-powered boat and the world's first solar-powered dinner cruise boat (lobster/chicken dinner upgrade available). Sit back and relax in social seating in our comfortable booths with large windows, opening roof hatches, large bathroom, room to walk around and watch the sights outside.

    Learn about Charlottetown & the birthplace of Confederation as we cruise silently along the shoreline. Hear its origin stories around fishing lobster, mussels, oysters, Fort La Joie/Fort Amherst, the Irish Settlers Monument, the Expulsion of the Acadians, play trivia with prizes, get your photo taken steering the boat and more.

    Also learn about the history of the solar boat from its beginnings at the famous Montreal Expo (World's Fair) via a time-lapse video of the boat being completely re-built over an eight-year period, the technology used on the boat including the batteries under the floor in see-through glass hatches.

    Choose to indulge with a PEI lobster or chicken dinners (optional upgrade) and cold drinks available for purchase onboard. Reply to our automated messaging system with your request for lobster or chicken dinners aboard after booking this experience. FREE photo package included with every booking!

Location

Activity location

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    • Charlottetown
    • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Weymouth St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8W1, Canada | At the meeting point, look for the two black flags and the bright green solar boat way out by where the cruise ships dock.
    • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada