Charlottetown waterfront solar-powered Pedal Bus food/drink tour
4.5
Charlottetown waterfront solar-powered Pedal Bus food/drink tour
By Ride Solar
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C$69.00
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Ages 5-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Use of bicycle
- Private transportation
What's not included- Drinks & gratuities on the bike & at the restaurant stops.
- 10% discounted menu at the Old Triangle & 15% discounted menu @ Hunter's Ale House
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Start:
- Founders’ Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P5, CanadaPLEASE ARRIVE 20 MINUTES EARLY Meet right outside of the main door at Founder's Hall, which is IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF THE CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL (PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN) WE MAKE 2 PUB STOPS FOR 30 MIN: THE OLD TRIANGLE (20% OFF MENU) & DALI CAFE (BEER & FLATBREAD FOR $15 OR HAPPY HOUR DRINKS)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 184026P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 184026P2
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Itinerary
- 6 Prince St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P5, CanadaPLEASE ARRIVE 20 MINUTES EARLY Meet right outside of the main door at Founder's Hall, which is IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF THE CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL (PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN) WE MAKE 2 PUB STOPS FOR 30 MIN: THE OLD TRIANGLE (20% OFF MENU) & DALI CAFE (BEER & FLATBREAD FOR $15 OR HAPPY HOUR DRINKS)
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- U6187VTgeraldw0 contributionsLocal knowledge!Comfy boat, low in the water, quiet. Great interpreter, funny and knowledgable. The departure dock is right beside cruise ship andWritten September 7, 2024
- T9025PQevanc0 contributions10/10Absolutely great ride and a great time. Gives a great history of the island and a great history of a really cool boat! AND your saving the environment . 10/10 recommend to anyone visiting town.Written September 4, 2024
- S6702YQfranciscom0 contributionsGreat experience, recommendedExcellent tour guide , great way to see Charlottetown. It took us one hour and a half to do the tour, it is highly recommended. Drinks can be bought on board. WC availableWritten September 2, 2024
- AlisonH25570 contributionsLovely trip on the waterTwo couples went on this trip with others, as a cruise ship excursion. It was great fun, mainly thanks to Steve who is knowledgeable and entertaining. The link between the boat and the 1967 Montreal Expo was interesting. Captain Craig ensured our trip was smooth and comfortable, admittedly on a glorious day. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour.Written August 29, 2024
- tiffanysH4890XA0 contributionsCharlottetown Solar CruiseWonderful Trip! Highly recommend. Our family enjoyed our selves immensely. Three kids aged 7-13 and 2 adults. Very informative and entertaining.Written August 28, 2024
- diannef7610 contributionsFawcett Tour August 2024Ride Solar showed our group a very nice tour of the Charlottetown harbor. Steve and his captain were very kind and enthusiastic about our tour and we had lots of fun. We had to change our tour time slot due to bad weather and Steve was proactive to make sure we got our tour in before that happened. We appreciated his due diligence very much. We would recommend this tour to any age group. We even go up close and personal with a Princess Cruise Ship while doing our tour. They are licensed and also have food available. Well done Steve. Dianne & Hugh and Fawcett Tour Group from Ontario.Written August 27, 2024
- cec570 contributionsThe quintessential tour of Charlottetown!My husband and I had heard about this tour so we decided to give it a whirl. It was great! Our host was so knowledgeable, funny and personable. He knew the history of the region, of his boat, and many other anecdotal pieces of information that made the tour come alive. It also brought back my childhood memories of the summer of 1967 spent in Montreal at Expo. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour. It was so much better than the basilica 😂. Give it a whirl! You won’t be disappointed.Written August 25, 2024
- NewbrunswickLisa0 contributionsInformative enjoyable rideSuch an interesting experience. Very cool to ride the boat, hear the history of PEI and of the solar boat. Exceeded our expectations. The tour guide was fantastic. We were with our teenage girls and my senior father and we all enjoyed. Nice to be able to enjoy a beer on the boat as well. Highly recommend.Written August 18, 2024
- emmagA66RC0 contributionsLearn more about PEI while saving the planet!Really fun tour! The tour guide was super friendly and funny! The tour was very informative and I learned a lot of things I didn't already know. Unfortunately didn't see any fish but it was very enjoyable to sit and have a couple drinks on the water and learn more about PEI! Also love the fact that the boat is 100% solar powered!! We were also invited to steer the boat for photo ops! One thing I didn't like was that it was a little hard to see out the windows as they were kind of small and weren't completely clear to look out (had a logo sticker on the outside).Written August 14, 2024
- lizandamandasmom0 contributions10/10 AMAZINGEverything about this tour is perfection. Provides the best customer service in advance with any questions or concerns . We were visiting while on a cruise, and when the cruise changed its departure time Steve moved the tour time, since many on it were from the cruise, to accommodate us. The solar powered boat is just the beginning, relaxing and steady boat ride with a bit of history, science and ecology behind a solar powered boat and trivia too! The boat is very comfortable with bench seats and tables, there's even opportunity to buy cocktails, water, and sodas. If you are coming in on a cruise you pick up the boat right where the cruise ship docs, so NO transportation needed. Entertaining for all ages. Even an opportunity to drive the boat if you want. FANTASTIC!Written August 8, 2024
- johnsons7630 contributionsFun trip on unique boat!My wife and I truly enjoyed the 90 minute cruise on North America’s largest solar powered boat! Steve and Captain Al were amazing hosts! The view of Charlottetown and areas surrounding the harbor was beautiful !The history talk given by Steve about PEI, the Solar boat and the 1967 Expo was very interesting ! I highly recommend going on this environmentally friendly boat trip superbly handled by friendly pros!Written August 6, 2024
- pwallace670 contributionsGreat evening!We did the evening dinner cruise. Steve did such a good job with the logistics, and the food was delicious. We highly recommend!Written August 4, 2024
- terrywT5366HT0 contributionsExperience a peaceful tour with delicious food!My sisters and I had a great time. Good food, interesting commentary and beautiful scenery. I would recommend experiencing a very quiet solar boat. Very peaceful!Written August 3, 2024
- crystalsM331FU0 contributionsAmazing timeAbsolutely amazing tour! Steve and Craig were knowledgeable and very personable. I would recommend to anyone thinking about it!Written August 2, 2024
- 92jessen0 contributionsFantastic experience in PEI!Steve was a great host! Very personable and full of interesting history and facts. Would recommend for families, couples, or just singles - basically anyone!Written August 2, 2024
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Katlyn C
East Brunswick, NJ2 contributions
This was an awesome way to see the city, and left us time to explore on our own afterwards! Our guide was great and we had a ton of fun. The only down side was that we were two people with two other groups, one of four and the other of eight. The group of eight kind wanted to leave the last stop early. The tour was almost over and rather than make a big deal of it, we just asked to be left behind because we planned to walk back to that area after the tour anyhow. I absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a fun way to spend a few hours in Charlottetown!
Written October 4, 2023
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marynlee
el dorado hills, ca73 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The pedaling aspect of the tour was fantastic. Our driver was informative and very, very funny. There were six of us on the tour, facing each other on the bikes, which made it even more fun.
I guess I did not read the information thoroughly as I was expecting everything to be included. It was not. This was just transportation to the pubs via a very unique vehicle. And it was fun.
I guess I did not read the information thoroughly as I was expecting everything to be included. It was not. This was just transportation to the pubs via a very unique vehicle. And it was fun.
Written September 14, 2023
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Thank you Mary - so glad you enjoyed your tour! Yes, it would be difficult to give 2 meals & drinks at 2 different stops + 2 drinks on the bike + a 2.5 hour tour all for just $39 CAD. ;)
Written September 17, 2023
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Judi M
3 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
This company will take your money and not give you a refund the day following Hurricane Fiona. The owners were the absolute worst at customer service that I have ever seen. The Mayor said not to be out on the streets but they seem to think we could do a bike tour. Obviously safety is not a priority to them at all.
Written April 6, 2023
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Thank you for your late response. As you may recall, I tried very hard to work with you regarding this & even offered you a credit. The reason you could not make your tour was because you told me that you cancelled your flight to PEI, which has nothing to do with our bike going out AFTER the hurricane.
Refunds based on you cancelling within one week of the tour because you changed your flight plans are non-refundable. This had nothing to do with the bike not being able to go out after the hurricane and was clearly outlined in the terms & conditions of your ticket purchase.
Although non-refundable, we did (and we still do) offer you a credit for anytime you can take a tour with us.
We do try our best in order to ensure that our customers are happy, but there is a limit as to what we can do.
Written April 7, 2023
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travellingmom24
Rockwood, Canada96 contributions
1. Bike seats uncomfortable and worn. Get better seats. Some were not functioning.
2. No local information shared ie what is in Beaconsfield house?
3. Negative Island views shared were not appropriate. Ie ‘PEIers (who are islanders) are all bad drivers and there is no good beer made on PEI. Are you not suppose to be promoting the island not disrespecting it?
4. No music initially! Really, because the speaker was charged! - get organized!
5. Cost was outrageous - No drinks or water included and all of above!
Others guests were fun which was the redeeming part of the event!
2. No local information shared ie what is in Beaconsfield house?
3. Negative Island views shared were not appropriate. Ie ‘PEIers (who are islanders) are all bad drivers and there is no good beer made on PEI. Are you not suppose to be promoting the island not disrespecting it?
4. No music initially! Really, because the speaker was charged! - get organized!
5. Cost was outrageous - No drinks or water included and all of above!
Others guests were fun which was the redeeming part of the event!
Written August 21, 2024
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Thank you for your feedback, Terry & sorry that this tour did not live up to your expectations. As you can see from our nearly perfect TripAdvisor score, we usually punch far above our weight. The feedback from the group of 4 people who were also on the same tour was fantastic & that EVERYBODY on the tour really enjoyed themselves :)
The bike was due for maintenance just this past Mon/Tues and I'm happy to report that the seats were repaired. :) Fortunately, with just 6 people on the tour that day, our driver confirmed that you were able to choose comfortable seats & not have to use the couple that were a bit worn, so this did not affect your tour with us :)
I spoke to our driver regarding your comments about the beer & he explained things a tad differently. He remembered your conversation really well about PEI local beer & said that he was telling you which local beers we had available on the bike that were really good compared to some other local beers on PEI - he was promoting them to you!
You asked him whether people were upset with the Pedal Bus through Victoria Park as cars were backed up a bit behind us & he said that people choosing to drive through Victoria Park are not in a hurry & that we need not worry about them being angry at us, but this is hardly an attack on PEI drivers. :)
Yes, he had trouble getting the speaker going, but luckily was able to after a bit & you were able to enjoy music. I will chat with him about ensuring that the delay in getting the music going won't happen again. :)
Our pricing is lower than most tours even remotely similar and way better than many tours which are only 1/2 as long! $49 for adults, $44 for seniors, & $34 for kids (before tax/tip) for a 2.5 hr tour where you are in & out of 2 different restaurant venues with DISCOUNTED SPECIALS FOR OUR RIDERS + a scenic drive through Victoria Park on a LICENSED solar-powered Pedal Bus unlike anything else on the planet is a TREMENDOUS value. Please Google other tours & see how much they are charging & you will see.
We simply cannot afford to throw in food/drinks for this price as we would lose money - sorry!
In fact almost every other Pedal Pub/Bus type business has people pay full price at the restaurant stops &/or they charge the stops for bringing passengers. Ride Solar takes nothing from our partners & instead asks that each of our great restaurant partner stops gives our riders a discount, which is reflected in a savings for YOU.
Thank you again for taking a tour with us & please know that we will work hard to improve on the areas of note above.
Written August 22, 2024
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steeler88
Staten Island, NY88 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Had a great time on the solar boat cruising with Captain Craig. Nice, leisurely ride enjoying the beautiful scenery while Steve our guide kept us well informed. We learned so much history about PEI and solar boats! Justin and Cheryl kept us well fed. We feasted on delicious lobster ( chicken salad, vegan options available). Definitely recommend to enjoy the sights, history and seafood of PEI.
Written September 4, 2024
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Thank you so much! It was a pleasure taking you out on such a beautiful day on the Charlottetown Habour. :)
Written September 5, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Al G
Charlottetown, Canada1 contribution
Aug 2022
This is a unique experience on PEI and showcases the very best of downtown Charlottetown. Be prepared to have loads of fun and sample amazing food and local beers.
The guide for our tour (Ty) was amazing and ensured everyone had a brilliant time.
This is seriously recommended for small groups or larger parties to have a wonderful fun-packed afternoon as a precursor to an evening downtown.
The guide for our tour (Ty) was amazing and ensured everyone had a brilliant time.
This is seriously recommended for small groups or larger parties to have a wonderful fun-packed afternoon as a precursor to an evening downtown.
Written August 24, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking a tour with us & having a blast! It is passengers like you that make it fun to do our job! :)
Written August 25, 2022
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Rony M
1 contribution
Not professional for paid service, we used to see that behavior in Thailand and some other countries
Jul 2022 • Family
They oblige you to visit some restaurant, they drive 5 minutes and let you go for 25 minutes , than another 5 minutes and they will stop in front of another restaurant. And the driver will ask you to go inside even if you are not hungry, you don’t need to order , however it’s better to show your face that you are entering.
Written July 26, 2022
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Hi 28ronym! I remember you from the tour on Monday. Thank you for your review & for taking a tour at Ride Solar. I am sorry that the experience you had was not what you anticipated, but we clearly outline exactly what the tour IS and IS NOT about. In fact, the entire itinerary is listed on our web site that you can simply read before booking a ticket. Unfortunately, if you do not read about our tour before booking then we cannot take responsibility for you not getting what you "think" you paid for.
THIS IS A FOOD & DRINK PUB CRAWL WHICH INVOLVES VISITING 2 GREAT RESTAURANTS/PUBS WITH FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS.
The first part of the tour is shorter and is usually 10-15 min until we hit our first restaurant stop where we go in for 25 min to enjoy great food & drink specials.
It is not 5 min.
After the first stop, we pedal through Victoria Park drinking ice cold beer, wine or other drinks on the bike for a full 45 min before hitting our next restaurant stop for 25 min for more great food & drink specials.
It is not 5 min.
Because it is a FOOD & DRINK PUB/RESTAURANT TOUR, we DO need to go to these stops so that we can supply what we advertise & we cannot accommodate other desires from some patrons at the expense of others. These are our restaurant partners & it hurts their business if we make reservations for people who decide not to read the itinerary and not show up. We don't do that to them as it is unfair & hurts their business.
Thank you again for attempting to take a tour with us & I do suggest reading before you book your next tour so you are not disappointed.
P.S. - You didn't pay for the 2 water that you received on the bike.
Written July 27, 2022
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Kelly B
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
This was such a great experience. Made lots of friends, saw the sights and stopped at great restaurants for food and drinks. Highly recommend and would do it again!
Written August 19, 2024
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Thank you Kelly! Sean is a great driver/guide & I'm so glad that you enjoyed your tour with us in Charlottetown. :)
Written August 30, 2024
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Jennifer P
Canton, MI12 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We had a wonderful trip!! Steve is so knowledgeable and passionate about the area!! It was a great tour!!
Written October 27, 2023
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Yamen F
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
They were really nice and explained everything! The view in the harbour is amazing as well. Definitely worth it.
Written October 20, 2023
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