The Ackert Family
| From an idea on a rented houseboat in 1981, Lloyd and
Helen Ackert and their family created Ontario Waterway Cruises Inc.
Success has flourished due largely to the personal interest and enthusiasm
of a family operated business.
In 1993, Lloyd and Helen retired. Two of their sons, Marc and John alternate as captain aboard ship. Marc/Robin and John/Joy share the various responsibilities of managing the business. Robin manages the hospitality functions as cruise director and Joy manages reservations. |
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The history of this successful cruise operation for older adults can be found in the ship's library. Passengers enjoy browsing the albums which trace its' development from the time that this former farm family from Bruce County first "put to sea"!
Helen's ten year legacy of ship's menu and recipes has
been printed in her cookbook, and is available to
passengers on board ship.