The Captain's Log: Palapa Tours Blog and News

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…

March 10, 2025

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…

February 15, 2025

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…

February 12, 2025

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…

February 6, 2025

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…

February 4, 2025

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…

February 1, 2025

Why Don’t Boats Have a Graduated Licensing System Like Cars? Ontario’s graduated licensing system for drivers is thorough and effective, ensuring…

January 29, 2025

Why Booking with Legitimate Boat Tour Operators Matters Jet Ski Operators Pontoon Tours Yacht Tours Motor Boat Tours As summer approaches and you…

January 24, 2025

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…

October 21, 2022

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…

May 10, 2022

The Ottawa Business Journal’s 2021 feature on Ottawa Tiki Tours and its tropical cruises on local waterways.

March 24, 2021

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