Our Successes
"Crawford Technologies had a spectacular Christmas celebration aboard Mariposa Cruises’ Captain Matthew Flinders. The boat was beautiful and clean. The food was hot and delicious; and there was plenty for everybody. The service was professional, courteous and fast. One of the highlights of the experience was our ability to have a private deck, which allowed our employees to mingle and chat the night away while experiencing breathtaking views of the Toronto harbor at night. Helen, and the rest of the staff at Mariposa, took great care to ensure we had the best Christmas party in CrawfordTech history. The staff is still talking about it! Thank you!"
– Captain Matthew Flinders, December 2011
"I just wanted to say thanks to all involved at Mariposa Cruises for the wonderful success of Broy Engineering"s 50th Anniversary Boat Cruise. The service we received from everyone , with special mention to Melissa and our Captain Nancy, was wonderful. Also Sara was a great help in co-ordinating the details of what we wanted. Finally, many thanks to you, Helen for all your help in setting this up for us . We would recomend Mariposa to anyone."
– Broy Engineering , Oriole, September 2011
"I am back at the Chicago office. Everybody really enjoyed the cruise they were so glad to enjoy Toronto and its skyline from the lake, above all by night. They all enjoyed the food and most of all, they really enjoyed the dance floor and the music. Thank you so much for the hosting the event and thank Melissa for her help. I will definitely contact you for future groups in Toronto and recommend you to my colleagues."
– Marina, Global MSI, Showboat,October 2011
"Our cruise was outstanding; we had an excellent time on probably the coldest day since winter! We did have a superb meal and a great sunset though, and that's the main part. The staff and crew were great, the food was amazing, and the boat was clean and a perfect size. Being able to come in from the cold helped too. Thanks for all your help Sophie. You and all the others have been so courteous and professional in every aspect; from initial contact right to final embarkment, and now even following up. You made planning my mom's 65th birthday much easier. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a Mariposa cruise to anyone, first class all the way. Thanks again!"
– S. McCullough, Rosemary, October 2011
"Everyone at our staff party had a fabulous time. The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and everyone went above and beyond our expectations. I would recommend Mariposa to all my friends. Once the party was booked, all we had to do was show up and get ready to start the party. Thank you for everything. Hope to see you again next year for our next staff event,"
– Nancy B. Tapestry Village Gate West, Showboat, September 2011
"Thank you Brenda and Rachel both so very much for your assistance and all your efforts in making the Cisco Connections Cruise a success. The customers had a fabulous time, and we did too. Please extend our sincere thanks to the crew and Aaron, for the tremendous efforts onboard. Excellent show!"
– Anne, PlanetPro at Cisco, Captain Matthew Flinders, September 2011
"Just wanted to take a moment to tell you how wonderful and helpful you both were. Sophie it was a pleasure to meet you, and you were so sweet and so so very helpful. Rachel, thank you for all your help in planning, and wish I could have met you. Aaron, was just wonderful and so accommodating, helpful and friendly. The DJ was great, her music selection was perfect!!!!!! The casino company was very good, and so much fun! The rest of the crew was also great and so very friendly, and efficient! Thank you to all, for making it such a wonderful and fun cruise!"
– Connexall, Captain Matthew Flinders, September 2011
"Hi Helen, Just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for accommodating our last minute boat cruise request. Everyone enjoyed themselves and they couldn't ask for better weather."
– Oliver Wyman, Rosemary, September 2011
"Dear Helen, Rachel, and the amazing staff of the Captain Matthew Flinders:
On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to extend our sincere thanks for making the celebration of our company's 25th anniversary aboard your vessel so perfect. The service and the food was fantastic, the DJ was great, playing all our favourites and the ship was pristine! All of our guests were "over the moon", with compliments and stated it was one of the best evenings of their lives! Our choice to use Mariposa Cruises, on Saturday, September 10 was definitely a wise one. We will certainly not hesitate to highly recommend you, and will will definitely be back. With much gratitude,"
– Mary Gallagher and Galcon Marine Ltd., September 2011
"I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your Staff (special shout out to: Maria the manager & Matt –the hospitality king) who were exceptional at their jobs. Maria hopped into every position when a bottle neck presented itself, and Matt was friendly and accommodating to my people. My management team deserves to celebrate and kick back after all the hard work and great results they get and those who attended have already decided that we will do it again next year. It is a fabulous arrangement you have with the water taxi allowing 2 managers and ‘the boss’ to arrive late for an affordable fee. Thanks again – and we look forward to cruising with you next year!"
– McDonald's Canada, Mariposa Belle, August 2011
"A BIG HIT! The Sunday eve cruise was EXACTLY...and more than we hoped for !! A beautiful night, and we were blessed with the weather which just made it so wonderful. Plenty of room for everyone to move about in different areas and groups and just relax . Please thank the Captain and crew/bar service for making it so seamless and enjoyable. Thank you so so much for all your help with this cruise. It was a perfect end to the end of our time here in Toronto!"
– The cast of "Billy Elliot", Rosemary, August 2011
"We are very pleased with the business relationship we share with Mariposa Cruises. We have found their service's to be reliable, innovative, friendly, and most importantly, enjoyable. Their attention to detail and willingness to listen to our needs is extremely important to our company. The staff and management worked towards ensuring our event ran smoothly. We look forward to working with Mariposa Cruises again in the near future. We would like to particularly thank Aaron our Cruise Manager for running the event smoothly, Rachel our Event coordinator for helping us with all the fine details, and Pamela for being an impeccable Sales Manager who is tremendously accommodating."
– Mayhew, Captain Matthew Flinders, August 2011
"Thank you (Helen) for the follow-up and indeed it was our best staff party event ever! The cruise, weather and view were amazing, Aaron and crew did a very good job of accommodating our every need and you and Robert certainly made the organizational part seamless. Everyone is still talking about it around the Drake. Again, kudos on such a well executed event – you guys should be very proud of what you do there and I will certainly spread the word. Kind regards,"
– Bill Simpson, GM, DRAKE HOTEL, August 2011
"Sophie & Rachel, I can’t thank you both enough. Where else could we have gathered over fifty people , ranging from age 18 to 70, and please them all? I have heard nothing but praise for a top notch evening. The view was stunning, and the meal was just delicious. (Honestly, over 50 people and not one complaint… that makes my job pretty easy!) The crew on board did an outstanding job. Please thank Melissa and the gang for us, and let them know that their efforts to make it a flawless cruise were 100% successful. It was a pleasure from start to finish!"
– North Blenheim Mutual Insurance, Showboat, July 2011
"I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your assistance with our unit boat cruise yesterday. Our whole team had a really great day - the crew was spectacular! A special thank you to you both Brenda and Tammy for coming out to see us off, and another to Jessica and Samantha, who braved the heat to (wo)man the bar/food stations for us! The food was incredible - we all did our best to eat as much as we could on such a (record) hot day. All in all, the service we have received from Mariposa has been above and beyond our expectations and hopes. There is no way we'll ever plan our own summer outing again - you guys are just too good! Thank you again so much from my entire unit. Everyone had a blast. I'm sure Mariposa will be highly recommended by all those who attended - especially me."
– Kate, Marsh Canada, Rosemary July 2011
"I just wanted to send you a note to let you know how much we enjoyed the cruise on Mariposa’s Rosemary last night. The food was excellent, the service outstanding and the staff went above and beyond looking after everyone’s needs. The cruise was a success at every level! I would like you to thank the two Captains; Evan Desaulnier, Andrew Leech as well as the tireless efforts of the two crew members Jessica Wooder, Sarah Potvin for me. There was nothing that was too much work, all someone needed to do was ask, they always had a smile even in the overbearing heat. You have an amazing staff, thanks again for making this a very special evening for a very nice person!"
– Magellan Aerospace Corporation, Rosemary July 2011
"Thank you for your help planning our cruise. Everyone enjoyed it! The staff was friendly and helpful! Food, drinks, and the music were enjoyed by all. We couldn’t have picked a hotter day, but it wasn’t so bad once we were on the cruise. This is something we would consider doing again next summer."
– Jameson Pool, Showboat, July 2011
"Once again, I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the tremendous evening that we enjoyed on June 18th aboard the Mariposa Belle.The food was outstanding, as always, and the weather was magnificent which added to our enjoyment of the upper deck area.But what made the evening so enjoyable for me, as the main organizer of this annual event, was the staff on board the Belle. Each and every one of the young people who served us that evening were extremely pleasant and professional. They could not have done any more than they did to ensure that all of our guests had everything they needed. And when they were not serving, they all kept busy picking up empty plates and glasses, and kept the boat looking clean and tidy at all times. Their attitude was exceptional, and I was delighted that they were on board to serve us. As well, I would like to thank you, Sophie, and Rachel who took care of the details for us prior to the event. Dealing with Mariposa is so easy for me, as you all take care of all the details, and I simply show up and look as if I've done it all! Again, on behalf of the Toronto Police Senior Officers' Organization, I thank you and your staff most sincerely."
– J Reid, Toronto Police Service Executive Command, Mariposa Belle June 2011
"I wanted to thank you so much for all your help. It was the best time in a long time for everyone. Everything went smoothly and I had no worries leaving everything in your hands. Service was amazing and the food was amazing. Everyone was pleased and grateful for such a perfect day. My husband was soooo surprised which was the best thing. Thank you so much again and hopefully one day soon we could do it again with a different celebration."
– Jennifer, Showboat, June 2011
"The fresh and plentiful food and presentation exceeded my expectations. I am so glad that I did not supplement the meal with some ethnic dishes as planned because the quality and amount of food on board was pleasing to all my guests! Sophie has immeasurable skills. She had the ability to make me feel that my event was her personal concern and not just a business transaction. She is the ultimate professional! The service onboard was very accommodating and very friendly. I would recommend Mariposa Cruises and look forward to planning a future event with you."
– Helen, Showboat, May 2011
"I want to take this time to thank you for everything you did to make our cruise a memorable one. The feedback from the staff is that this was the best one ever. I also want to thank your staff and crew who did a wonderful job in accommodating us."
– Markel Insurance, Captain Matthew Flinders, June 2011
"The cruise last week was great, people were raving about the food and everyone had a good time. As always, thanks so much for everything!"
– Ivanhoe Cambridge, Northern Spirit, June 2011
"A quick note of thanks for you and the staff on The Oriole. Thank you for your guidance and patience with someone who doesn’t do party planning. And, a special thanks to all of the Mariposa staff on the Oriole on Saturday night. They were approachable, helpful and very efficient. Their efforts went a long way to making it a great evening. Everyone really enjoyed the dinner as well."
– Rodriques Birthday Party, Oriole, June 2011
"I would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU and the staff of Mariposa Cruises aboard the Captain Matthew Flinders on Sunday June 5th, 2011. Our Staff Appreciation Cruise was a GREAT success with the outstanding service provided by the Captain and crew aboard the Beautiful Ship. Not only was the weather Fantastic but the food was just as great. Our guest truly enjoyed the lunch especially chicken so hands off to the Chefs. I wanted to share how fantastic the Matthew Flinders looks after completion of the renovations. I would like to specially Thanks Aaron and Andrew, Hospitality Managers for their Outstanding courteous, having checked in with me many times during the cruise to ensure our event was running smoothly. I personally appreciated the visit with the Captain having the opportunity to take a couple of pictures for my children Thanks to Aaron arranging this for me during our cruise.
I would highly recommendation Mariposa Cruises to my friends and family if organizing a special event and hope we can work together next year to once again have another successful event."
– TD Canada Trust, Captain Matthew Flinders, June 2011
"Cheers to you ladies and your wonderful staff and crew of the Captain Matthew Flinders. Your ship and our party were the talk of the town for NXNE. Literally. It was one of the hottest tickets at NXNE. Every single person really enjoyed the hospitality and the cruise. Rachel you were so lovely to work with, Thank-you."
– The Next Level PR & Events, Captain Matthew Flinders, June 2011
"We had a fabulous time! Lunch was great, the views were great, the crew was great. A few of us had never been out on the water outside Toronto or through Toronto Island before. So interesting with all of the birds, the planes flying overhead, the other boats, and so on. Very, very enjoyable!!!!"
– K.R. Moeller Associates Ltd. Yacht Rosemary June 2011
"I just wanted to extend my thanks to you and all the Mariposa staff for making Marisa's party on the Oriole such a wonderful event. You were both extremely helpful with all the details that went into the planning (including putting up with my numerous menu changes!). The on-board staff were very friendly and accommodating, and worked efficiently and discretely to make the cruise a huge success. And the sun managed to peak out as we were finishing lunch, which by the way was excellent. Thank-you once again, it was a pleasure working with both of you."
– Jamie, Oriole June 2011
"Everything went off brilliantly. My thanks to you all at Mariposa for putting this together for us. I would also like to thank all the staff on board, especially Aaron and the crew for helping me out a lot to make sure everything went off smoothly"
– Tie Toronto, Flinders, June 2011
"I did want to let you and your staff know how absolutely thrilled we all were with the Mariposa Cruise that we experienced for Nicole's sweet sixteen party. From the moment we arrived, the staff took initiative to help us set up. They were warm, helpful and very professional, which put us at ease, especially since we were running late. The manager was wonderful to say the very least. She handled every situation with grace and competence. Everyone commented on how good the food was. There was plenty of food and the quality was excellent. The cruise itself was spectacular. Everyone loved the view from the boat, the sun setting added to the ambiance and we were extremely fortunate that the weather was perfect! The night could not have been more perfect!"
– Jo-Anne Doray Showboat, May 2011
"Our unbelievable and memorable night on The Showboat was outstanding!!! The staff were lovely and the night, despite the weather was a huge success. When we were returning from the Island, the Toronto skyline even took my breath away – oh how I love this city! Let me say again, your staff were FANTASTIC….warm and friendly – excellent ambassadors for Canada ! I look forward to working with you in the future…."
– Genevieve Archibald
Chef Concierge
Member of Les Clefs d’Or Canada
Showboat May 2011
"Thank you Mariposa for making our Corporate Holiday Party a huge success! The entire Mariposa team was extremely friendly and very helpful through every step of our event planning, which made it very easy for me. The crew was absolutely fantastic during the event and everything was perfect; the food, the music and of course the atmosphere out on the boat was wonderful. Thank you to all – you are all first class!"
– Purolator Courier, December 2010
"Just wanted to send out special thank you to and your team for the wonderful hospitality, support and professionalism during our event on Mariposa. The food, staff and vessel were fantastic and everyone had a great time. Look forward to another event in 2011 and really appreciate you working with us and it will not be forgotten."
– Toronto Services Soccer League, Northern Spirit, November 6th 2010
"Li and I wanted to say thank you very much for all you have done for us preparing our wedding on the Showboat. Everything, the décor, the food, the DJ, and the cruise route, unfolded beyond our expectations. We could not have been happier. The services provided by Mariposa staff on all levels (sales, coordination and staff at the event) were better than I could ever imagine as well. You are a really professional team. Our guests did have the best time. Actually this is the first time for all our guests to attend a cruise wedding. They were excited like us. We have had so many comments that it was a great wedding, such as “Best wedding ever”, “Fabulous boat and food”, “Romantic wedding”. Those unmarried guests even said we raised the wedding benchmark to a such high level that they are hard to reach it J. Thank you so much again for everything!"
– Sonia & Li's Wedding October 2010
"FM Global celebrated 175 years in business with an employee lunch cruise on the Mariposa Belle. The weather was great as was the buffet and attentive service we were given. It was a wonderful way to acknowledge our employees for their contribution to our success."
– Gloria, FM Global , September 2010
"The cruise exceeded my expectation, The boat was very roomy and had 3 levels that we could enjoy, the food was excellent, the crew was great and took a very good care of all of us. And the sunset and the city view is the one that could be only experienced from the water. The party was great and my daughter will remember her birthday for the rest of her life."
– Irina- September 2010
"I wanted to thank you and the Mariposa Cruise Lines for the wonderful time that we had on our Cruise Friday Night Sept 24th. All in attendance were “blown” over with the fantastic hospitality that we received from the Crew and Captain of the Mariposa Belle. Captain Don was superb given the conditions on Friday. The wind was gusting so strong yet we barely felt it during the cruise. Amar our Manager on Board went out of his way to ensure that we had the absolute best of time. Sophie and Regina from the front office did an outstanding job ensuring we had everything we needed. Definitely the best Friday Night event we have held in the last 25 years of doing our annual trade show. Once again.... Thank you very, very much!"
– Just Cole, Sign Association of Canada, September 2010
"I just wanted to extend my thanks to you and the entire team at Mariposa who worked to make our event on Monday such a success. Admittedly, Mother Nature was on our side but beyond that the service, food and atmosphere were excellent. Our Board of Directors were delighted with the event, I have received many compliments. Thank you again for your wonderful service prior to Monday, it was a pleasure working with you."
– Lisa, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada , September 2010
"Just to let you know our Mariposa cruise went off without a hitch and everyone, and I mean all of us, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The musical entertainment went off well as expected, the food was excellent and the service courteous and helpful. All of our expectations were met and for that I am grateful. Thank you so much, "
– David. August 2010
"Wow, what a great Team you have-from Regina who is so kind and patient and very helpful to the wonderful co-coordinator Amar who did his magic and made that boat feel and looked like a sophisticated well decorated boat and he was so wonderful and polite, pleasant and well organized, very patient co-coordinator. Todd Thanks for hooking me up with you best team. See you next year!"
– Joanna, Oncidium Health, August 2010
"We had an amazing time last night. I've received calls and emails today saying that was the best cruise they've been on. The food was great, the on ship staff were awesome. Special mention should be made to Rachel, she was professional, detailed and made sure we were well looked after and I think she had fun. Please extend a huge Thank you to all the staff! "
– Nigel, Booster Juice, August 2010
"The Mariposa Belle was a beautiful boat and gave us the perfect setting for a fun unique corporate event. The staff were great, very attentive and catered the event perfectly. It was a great experience and we’d love to make it an annual celebration!"
– Natalie, Lush Manufacturing, August 2010
"What a huge success!! Just wanted to extend my thank yous to everyone at Mariposa Cruises for making my parents 50th Anniversary party a great event. I cannot begin to express what a real gem Konul was. She was more than 110%. I truly know I would not have gotten through it without her. Not to mention the rest of the staff as well as your attentiveness leading up to this. All of our guests did not know what to expect and truly appreciated how it all came together. They were totally comfortable, enjoyed the ride and the hospitality. Thank you again and I look forward to recommending Mariposa Cruises to my family and friends."
– W. 50th Wedding Anniversary, August 2010
"Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for yet another outstanding experience on one of your cruises! This was our third time out, and it gets better every time. This time around we had two elderly ladies as our guests (86 and 80), from the time of boarding right thru to departure they were treated like royalty by your staff. From the offers of assistance with the boarding, which they declined, to the departure, they were made to feel most welcome and special. They were thoroughly surprised by their brunch cruise and commented many times on the great food and service, and how clean the bathrooms were ( very important to them ). Even though the weather did not exactly co-operate, a great time was had by all, and we will be back again . Our compliments to the chef(s) and to all who made it an experience to remember for our guests. This is the second time we've taken out of town guests on a brunch cruise and would highly recommend it to anyone . The view of the islands and the skyline looking back towards our fine city is not to be missed. We were making small talk with our fellow 'cruisers' and recommended the Air Show Cruise to one and all as that was our first experience with 'cruisin'. Keep up the good work, and hats off to the crew from Sunday August 22 2010. We look forward to a dinner cruise to see the harbor at night next year. "
– The Dailey Family, August 2010
"Wow, what a great Team you have-from Regina who is so kind and patient and very helpful to the wonderful co-coordinator Amar who did his magic and made that boat feel and looked like a sophisticated well decorated boat and he was so wonderful and polite, pleasant and well organized, very patient co-coordinator. Todd Thanks for hooking me up with you best team. See you next year!"
– Joanna, Oncidium Health, August 2010
"We had a Fantastic time on Tuesday night! A BIG Thank You to all of the staff involved with our cruise. They made our experience relaxing and enjoyable. A huge Thank You to you, Sophie too for all of your help in planning our event. We will certainly consider further events with you and will highly recommend you to others."
– Kelli, Topper's Franchise Office, August 2010
"On behalf of Regeneration Housing and Support Services, I want to express my sincere thanks to you and Mariposa Cruises for a lovely luncheon cruise. This cruise was a real special treat for all our clients and their unanimous response was that it was a fun time had by all. Over the years our clients have gone on numerous outings but none so special and well received as this one. Please extend my appreciation to all at Mariposa Cruises for this wonderful outing."
– Sincerely, Dieter Schulz
"Mariposa Cruises has been handling our annual corporate event for 6 years, and every cruise is better than the last! The boat is beautiful, the food is exceptional and the entertainment keeps everyone happy from the moment we step on-board. The staff were incredibly helpful – in particular, Sara and Helen – and took the stress of planning and coordinating off our hands. We have no reservations in recommending Mariposa Cruises!"
– Cheryl, JEC, August 2010
"I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your hard work in helping me plan such a great night. I was so happy with the results and your constant efforts. I am still receiving emails from clients who had a great time. I will definitely be using Mariposa again next year and for years to come. It was a pleasure working with you on the party and you were beyond helpful. Thank you for an amazing experience! You are fantastic."
– Shazia, Remax, August 2010
"The cruise was fabulous! Everyone had a great time. Mark was 100% surprised. The food was great and the boat was everything I was hoping it would be. We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather too. Thanks for all of your help arranging the night."
– Julie, Birthday Party, August 2010
"Mariposa Cruises not only offers great boat cruises but also provides excellent customer service. The buffet food is delicious and the DJ plays great music. The crew is not only courteous but very hospitable. Book your cruise today through Helen Winn and Sara LaBlanc who are both very friendly and helpful."
– Compass Canada, Leisure & Entertainment Division, August 2010
"Our group had a wonderful time yesterday, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. My thanks to you, Sophie, Regina and the crew yesterday, you all did a great job. Having dealt with many companies during my time here, I can confidently tell you that Mariposa has outstanding customer service. I will be sure to recommend you to others."
– Tara Goodale M.Sc. July 2010
"The cruise was great, the weather perfect, not too hot and of course, the weather Gods looked fondly upon us and did not rain (which was called for). How lucky are we. Lots of good food and yes we enjoyed Elvis (thank you for going out of your way and finding Elvis for us) . All in all everyone enjoyed themselves very much. Thank all the staff on board for the great service."
– Bleema & RBC staff at Toronto Construction and Real Estate July 2010
"Just a quick note to tell you and all your people how happy we were with our experience on The Captain Matthew Flinders. We had arranged a similar cruise through your company 15 years ago and when we arranged this year‘s event many of our customers asked us to “go back to the boat again”. I can see why! It was a great night...we have received nothing but compliments. I must tell you that your staff was terrific. Pamela and Sophie were extremely helpful and courteous. Aaron was very organized and pleasant to deal with. Ivar went out of his way to be friendly with all our guests. The crew was exceptional in helping board a wheelchair bound guest. All in all a very positive experience. You have exceptional people working for you which will make the difference. The night was perfect and we are hard at work trying to think of another reason to use Mariposa! Thanks again."
– Mark Korolnek, President Consolidated Bottle Corp July 2010
"Last night was awsome, your crew was great, service was impeccable, we truly enjoyed the cruise and the food!"
– Hanna July 2010
"I received great feedback by our department members. The staff on board the Showboat were very friendly, professional and attended to our every need. Sincere thanks to Helen Winn and Sara LeBlanc for taking care of every detail from my initial call tight until boarding time. Special thanks as well to Konul, the Cruise Manager, who handled herself very professionally. We look forward to hosting our event again with Mariposa Cruises!"
– Martess-Cassels Brock June 2010
"Regina and Brenda – on behalf of Starwood Hotels, we just wanted to send a note to say thanks to you and everyone at Mariposa for helping to make last night's event such a success! The clients and hotels onboard had a great time. It was a great venue and just what we needed! Our on board cruise manager was great and very accommodating to our last minute changes. Special thanks Regina for all the work in putting this together and for your patience in getting everything nailed down! It’s our plan to see you again next year!"
– Cynthia Bond, Starwood Hotels June 2010
"Thanks to Helen and Sara at Mariposa and the crew of the fabulous cruise boat, the Rosemary for a wonderful day of fun in the sun! From the moment we boarded until we disembarked everything was perfect. The Rosemary is beautifully decorated and modern with ample inside and outside space. The crew was so attentive and friendly and made my job as the event planner and on-boat contact very easy! I didn’t need to do a thing. I heard nothing but great things about the food served from all of the attendees and I have to say myself that it was absolutely delicious and fresh. Thanks so much Mariposa for making our annual team summer outing such a success. We can’t wait to cruise again!"
– Jennifer, Dairy Queen Canada July 2010
"Sunday was indeed perfect. The right mix of guests along with patient and friendly staff made the day very enjoyable. Everyone had a wonderful time. It was the best surprise anyone could get – a wonderful cruise around our harbour. Thanks so much to you, Helen and the staff at Mariposa cruises for making my 50th birthday, a day I will treasure forever."
– Connie July 2010
"Mariposa Rocks!..The boat was lovely , absolutely perfect size. The crew and captain were beyond spectacular, the wait staff were on top of everyones needs, the wine service, the food was incredible, the crowd couldn’t believe how good it was..and the “candy buffet” well for the 30 some kids aboard will go down in history as the best ever option on a buffet. Amar was wonderful, he was a pleasure to work with, no request was unreasonable and he made a special day even more wonderful. Again thank you to all of you and to those that helped you in the background. The following comments were sent along to us from our family and guests:
“Best wedding ever, best party” ... x 100 people :)
“Fabulous boat, food and ambiance”...
– Sharon & Jim 's Wedding July 2010
"I thought would pass on some feedback from our July 9th cruise. This is directly from one of the employees: "It was wonderful, well organized, fantastic idea for the bus ride and the cruise was outstanding. A real relaxing time!” Overall, the employees had a wonderful experience on the Oriole. Everyone had a very enjoyable, relaxing time. The food and music were great! Thank you so much again for your help in making our employee event such a success!"
– Bhav McKesson July 2010
"Everyone had a wonderful time last night on the Oriole. Deanne and her staff were great. Thanks again, and it is our hope to do this again next year."
– Dave CIBC Wood Gundy July 2010
"The cruise was fantastic! Everyone was very pleased with the food and service. The weather turned out being clear and warm and we got lots of great shots of the Toronto skyline! Thank you so much for your help setting it all up."
– Melissa, International SOS Canada Company July 2010
"We’ve now arranged ten cruise events through Mariposa since our original “Millenium Cruise” in 2000. Each has been a great success and we’ve had rave reviews from our customers, suppliers and staff each time. At our most recent event in July, we hosted our U.S. business partners, many of whom had never been to Canada before. Mariposa exceeded all expectations and we all thoroughly enjoyed the evening! Please pass on my thanks to all of your staff and in particular to Captain Nancy who in addition to her obvious nautical skills, took the time to explain the workings of the Oriole to my eight year old granddaughter. You can count on seeing us back again!"
– Larry Cox, President Polaris Transportation Group July 2010
"Hi Anne! I just wanted to thank you for all your help in setting up our Dinner Cruise. I’ve gotten nothing but wonderful compliments from everybody that attended. GREAT STAFF AND GREAT FOOD!!! Please extend my complements and thanks to Amar (Cruise Manager) as well. He is a gem!!! We will definitely be back!!!
– Mari All Languages Ltd July 2010
"Hi Sophie & Regina – Just a quick note of thanks to both of you for your attention to the many details of our Friday night cruise for our Conference wrap-up. It was a GREAT event - the weather was wonderful, food and service were great and we were inundated with positive comments. I can't thank you enough for your flexibility, your excellent customer service and especially for that extra little effort in accommodating the gluten-free participants. Those gluten-free cookies were especially appreciated - they were thrilled you arranged for that! Thank you for everything! Adrian, our cruise director, did an excellent job - what a nice guy - and very capable and customer service-focused, too. Please let him know we appreciated all of his efforts on our behalf!"
– Jeannie JB Productions: Conference and Event Management July 2010
"The meal was great, everything was great, the DJ was simply awesome. Amar was wonderful and if we do this event again please have him on hand. Vona- WRIB July 2010"
– WRIB July 2010
"What an amazing experience, and what an amazing way to sail into our marriage. What better place to celebrate our marriage but on a boat. Initially, we looked at many different companies and packages and none were even close to the ones offered by Mariposa! Aside from great menu selection and a wonderful boat that was just the right size for our small gathering, the service provided by Mariposa staff on all levels (sales, coordination and staff at the event) were better than I could ever imagine. Our sales representative was patient and supportive, open to many demands and changes, always full of suggestions and most importantly always there for us! Our coordinator was efficient and everything we wanted happened in the exact way we wanted it to. And staff at the boat were friendly, always smiling and interacted with us with respect and care. Many of my friends commented that this was the best wedding they have been to. Some talked about friendly staff who showed them different wildlife on the lake. Others thought that the intimate setting was perfect for a small wedding celebration, while others could not stop ranting about the aesthetics of Rosemary and the wonderful sunset view of the city! I could not be happier with our wedding celebration and would encourage anyone who wants to have a romantic and intimate moment with their friends and family to chose Rosemary as their venue. Thank you so much again for everything!!"
– Nana and Dejan June 2010
"The cruise, the food and staff of Mariposa's Northern Spirit were all I hoped for and even better than expected. We had a great time and thank you and all those involved for helping me look really good but, more importantly making it a very special fun night for Moslem Shriners – Detroit. Jack, Moslem Shriners July 2010"
– Jack, Moslem Shriners July 2010
"We had a TERRIFIC time on Saturday! The yacht Rosemary and staff were awesome and made sure we had a great time. There were quite a few folks on the boat that have told me they fully intend to book the same kind of parties for themselves because it was such a great experience."
– Dominique July 2010
