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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the boats kid friendly?
Absolutely! Each boat is equipped with 6 adult life jackets. Kids will need to bring their own lifejackets appropriate for their weight and size.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome, at the discretion of H2O Getaways. A couple things to note before you decide to bring your dog along. There will be an additional cleaning fee and Parks Canada requires all dogs to be on a leash. Dogs will also need to bring their own life jackets.
Do I need to pay to go through the locks?

No. Your lock and mooring pass along the Trent-Severn Waterway is included with your reservation. Other stops may require additional costs.

Are there grocery stores near H2O Getaways home base?

Yes! We are located at Lock 1 in Trenton, a 5 minute drive from exit 525 onto County Road 33 toward Trenton. It is a 5 minute drive/20 minute walk to downtown Trenton where there is a Metro, LCBO & Shoppers Drug Mart all centrally located.

Are there places to eat out along the way?
Absolutely. Depending on where you stop there are many restaurants within walking distance. You will want to do your re-search first as not all locks are centrally located.
Is there cell service all along the way, or wifi, t.v.?

Cell phone service is fairly strong throughout the TSW, however there may be spots, depending on your carrier, where signal may be weaker. There are no TVs on board. We suggest that if you planning to stream movies from you phone that you contact your carrier in advance to ensure you have enough data to accommodate your requirements.

Can you smoke on board?
Smoking, of any kind, is NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE on the boat. If this is not respected, cleaning fees will apply and be deducted from your security deposit.
Can I pull a dingy, canoe, kayak behind the houseboat?
No. You are more than welcome to store a kayak or paddle board on the boat but you will not be able to tow one.
Are the boats accessible? Wheelchair? Walker?

This fleet is not wheelchair accessible. We are building accessible houseboats that will be available for the 2024 season. For other requirements, please give us a call, we are happy to look for solutions to fit the situation.

How many people are allowed on board?
Our boats are designed to comfortably sleep 4 adults and 2 kids maximum. Parks Canada offers the opportunity to camp at the locks, if your friends wanted to stay the night.
Can guests drink alcohol while underway?

All applicable laws for alcohol and cannabis apply to a house-boat. Before anyone opens any beer or liquor, the boat must be anchored or securely tied to the shoreline. It is against the law to operate a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Recommended footwear?
When you are travelling through the locks it is best to have comfortable shoes that have some traction. You want to be able to move quickly if necessary and not worry about slipping. Flip flops are not recommended when locking or docking.
Fuel costs?

For the fuel section 550L  of fuel will be onboard upon departure. You are responsible for the fuel you use (marine fuel is on average more expensive than fuel purchase on the highway).Depending in the driver and the weather conditions the average fuel usage is between 13 and 18 litres an hour.

What are the most common knots needed?

– Anchor Hitch

– Bowline Knot

– Cleat Hitch (dock line)

– Clove Hitch (rope end)

How to tie these knots can be found here www.animatedknots.com/boating-knots

Boating terms

Aft
Toward the stern or rear of a vessel
Bilge

The compartment at the bottom of the hull of a ship or boat where water collects and must be pumped out of the vessel.

Boat hook

A pole with a blunt tip and a hook on the end. Typically used to assist in docking and undocking a boat, with its hook used to pull a boat towards a dock and the blunt end to push it away from a dock, as well as to reach into the water to help people catch buoys or other floating objects or to reach people in the water.

Bow

The front of a vessel.

Bow thruster

A small propeller or water-jet at the bow, used for manoeuvring larger vessels at slow speed. May be mounted externally, or in a tunnel running through the bow from side to side.

Bridge

A structure above the weather deck, extending the full width of the vessel, which houses a command centre, itself called by association the bridge.

Chartplotter

Toggle ConAn electronic instrument that places the position of the ship (from a GPS receiver) onto a digital nautical chart displayed on a monitor, thereby replacing all manual navigation functions. Chartplotters also display information collected from all shipboard electronic. instruments and often directly control autopilotstent

Galley

The compartment of a ship where food is cooked or prepared; a ship’s kitchen.

Helm

A ship’s steering mechanism, such as a tiller or ship’s wheel.

Port

The left side of a boat. Towards the left-hand side of the ship facing forward. Denoted with a red light at night.

Starboard

The right side of a boat. Towards the right-hand side of a vessel facing forward. Denoted with a green light at night.

Stern

The rear part of a ship, technically defined as the area built up over the sternpost, extending upwards from the counter rail to the taffrail. Contrast bow.

Useful Links

Parks Canada Boating Safely Guide

TSW Lock Station Information

Bay of Quinte

Lock Tales

Trent Severn Waterway

PCOC Boating License

Visit and Explore Quinte West

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H2O Getaway's boater reviews

A totally unique experience! This summer we rented Mr. Healey and Mr. Falls and travelled in tandem with family for 4 days from lock 2 to lock 11/12. It was a perfect getaway for quality family time for 3 generations! Jen & John are the most incredible hosts – the boats are very wellappointed with supplies and decor that they have clearly put a lot of care into selecting.

The layout is comfortable and spacious, and creatively decorated. It all truly added to our wonderful experience! Jen & John were so friendly and helpful right from the moment I found their company through to the very end of our trip.

We had one minor mechanical snag and John met up with us at our next lock, fixed us up and had us on our way within 15 minutes – we were so impressed! I 100% recommend booking an H2O Getaways getaway!

Sabina V.

I recently escaped to the Miss Percy for a few quiet days away on the water. The boat was perfect – clean, spacious, and had everything I needed (and then some).

Jen and John took care of everything, including choosing the perfect spot for my solo getaway. Can’t wait to come back next summer!

Judie K.

“Our four day trip was an amazing time. We were a bit hesitant as we have booked houseboat trip six years ago that was not the best experience. Jen and John have outfitted the boats with everything you could need/want on a houseboat trip. The boats are very clean, nicely decorated and very comfortable. Jen and John are super friendly and accommodating and go out of their way to make your vacation spectacular! We will be booking another vacation with them next year for certain and recommended their boats to everyone in the 10 locks we went through. Don’t hesitate to book this very unique vacation!”

Heather and Ken

You won’t find two nicer people. You won’t find nicer boats. You will find a calm and peaceful week cruising the Trent-Severn. If we could give six stars we would.

David
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