Water Sports · Ontario
Bruce Anchor Cruises Dock
A busy Tobermory, Ontario, cruise operator with glass-bottom shipwreck tours and drop-offs at Flowerpot Island, plus free parking with a shuttle. Crowded at peak times, so arrive early.
What visitors say
Bruce Anchor Cruises is one of Tobermory's biggest tour operators, with thousands of reviews and a strong rating. Most passengers come for the trip to Flowerpot Island in Fathom Five National Marine Park, stopping over shipwrecks visible through the clear water along the way.
Reviewers describe friendly, professional crews with informative commentary about the shipwrecks and the marine park. Several appreciated being kept up to date on schedules and weather before their trip, and the parking lot shuttle is a big help, including for one family travelling with a 90-year-old. Boats are described as clean and the ride as smooth, even for a passenger prone to seasickness.
Most people choose the drop-off tour, hiking the island's trails and dipping their feet in the cold water before a scheduled pick-up. One couple found two hours on the island plenty, and early-bird departures get good reviews.
The complaints are small but worth knowing. Departures can run a little late, the boats can be crowded so it pays to arrive early for a good seat, and one recent passenger found spider webs aboard and a hot, enclosed boat with poor views for photos. Ask which boat you're on if an open deck matters to you.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 3,401 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Bruce Anchor Cruises Dock directly.