Take a cruise on North America’s largest solar-powered boat on a harbor cruise in Charlottetown. Relax onboard this CDN Heritage Vessel from the ’67 Montreal Expo. Sit back and relax with audio/visual explanations and beautiful views.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Embark on a unique harbor cruise in Charlottetown aboard the Isola Solaretto North America’s largest solar-powered boat and the world’s first solar-powered dinner cruise boat. Sit back and relax at one of the boat’s comfortable booths with large windows and watch the sights outside.

Learn about Charlottetown, the birthplace of Confederation, through the audio/visual assistance onboard. Hear its origin stories around fishing lobster, mussels, oysters, Fort La Joie/Fort Amherst, the Irish Settlers Monument, the Expulsion of the Acadians, 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, and more.

Choose to indulge in some delightful food and drinks, available for purchase onboard. Sip on cold local beers, cocktails, mixed drinks, or non-alcoholic drinks; enjoy a full lunch menu of mussels, Island potato salad, Caesar salad, fresh Island lobster, lobster rolls, chicken supreme, and chilled chocolate dipped bananas for dessert.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Sit back and relax on North America’s largest solar-powered boat
Marvel at Charlottetown’s quaint and historical landmarks from the water
Learn about the town’s first settlers and storied history from the audio

 

 

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