The jet boat is a great experience for those who like excitement! This is also the recommended option for passengers concerned about possible sea-sickness.

The glass bottom tour is more leisurely and offers the opportunity for passengers to move between a covered lower deck and upper open-air deck. And, of course, there is the hugely popular magnified view through the glass portals in the ship’s hull.

Short Stay: 1.5 hours to see the Flowerpots & the cave

Medium Stay: 3 hours to see the Flowerpots, the cave, & hike the Mountain Trail

Long Stay: 4.5 hours to see the Flowerpots, the cave, the lightstation, have a picnic, & hike the Mountain Trail

There are washrooms at the main dock where you leave the boat and at the Lightkeeper’s Station.

You will visit two shipwrecks on your tour. Both shipwrecks are located at the end of Big Tub Harbour. 

Click here to see more information on the 2 shipwrecks

No. There is a large section of the bottom of the boat that is glass. And the shipwrecks are easily viewed over the sides of the boats as our water is very clean and clear!

You can park in any of our parking lots located at: 7425 Highway #6, 7456 Highway #6, 7445 Highway #6 or 20 Head Street. 
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Every person stopping on Flowerpot Island is subject to National Park entry fees. These fees are remitted to Fathom Five National Marine Park and help to cover the upkeep costs of the island. Lately, they have been used to build a rain/sun shelter on the dock where you will load/unloaded, to improve the trail system all the way to light station, and to build new washrooms facilities. 

Flowerpot Island is part of the Fathom Five National Marine Park. Every person visiting Flowerpot Island must have a valid Parks Canada entry pass. Visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/ for information, terms of use, and to order your Discovery Pass. You can also purchase your entry pass at out ticket outlets.

The National Park Entry fee is: 

No. We do not recommend strollers on Flowerpot Island. 

Yes, most of our boats are wheelchair accessible. Please call ahead to get exact measurements of the wheelchair openings. 

Tickets may be fully refunded up to two days prior to departure. After this time, no refund will be provided. Changes to cruise date or time also require two days notice. All cruises are weather dependent. The Blue Heron Company Limited reserves the right to cancel at any time without notice due to inclement weather conditions including but not limited to strong winds and/or thunderstorms. In the event of cancellation, pre-purchased tickets will be refunded in full.