Nautical Adventures

Specialties

Nautical Adventures offers the unique opportunity for passengers to sail aboard either of two ships sailing out of Toronto Harbour. Clients have the option between the 275 passenger Tall Ship: Empire Sandy or the 325 passenger Motor Vessel: Wayward Princess. We offer private chartering for a variety of events ranging from corporate cruises, birthday celebrations, wedding receptions, graduation parties, themed parties and more!

Nautical Adventures also hosts a number of cruises available to the public throughout the season to give everyone a chance to get out on the water! At over 200 feet overall and 11,00 square feet of sail, the «Empire Sandy» majestically cruises Toronto Harbour and Lake Ontario, offering passengers the unique experience of sailing aboard an authentic Tall ship. Sails are hoisted every cruise as the wind is harnessed to propel the 740 ton «Empire Sandy» along Toronto’s scenic waterfront.

History

Established in 1943.

The Empire Sandy was originally one of eight sister ships of the English/​Larch class which were designated ‘Deep Sea Tugs.’ She went into war service on July 14^th, 1943 serving in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian Oceans in World War II. After the war, the Empire Sandy was sold and her name was changed to Ashford. She worked as a tug and salvage vessel around the UK, helping to clear the wreckage of the war.

In 1950, the Ashford was sold to the Great Lakes Paper Company in Thunder Bay and renamed Chris M.

–Norm Rogers, founder of Nautical Adventures had a vision to recreate an authentic 19^th Century Tall Ship. It took 5 years before the Chris M was converted and re-​christened the Empire Sandy.

At 200 feet overall, 11,000 Square feet of sail and 740 tons, Toronto’s largest sailing ship: Empire Sandy offers a unique experience with a historical flare! Come aboard and be apart of her continuing history!