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The Captain’s Log
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Press Release (2020 archive)
Archive: our original launch press release from November 2020, published as written at the time. Statements in it reflect 2020 and are not current…
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Palapa Tours: A True Family-Run Business—Ohana 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…
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🎙️ 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ottawa Business Journal
The Ottawa Business Journal’s 2021 feature on Ottawa Tiki Tours and its tropical cruises on local waterways.