Boat Tours in Jasper: 7 to Shuffle the Itinerary For

1.Jasper National Park: Maligne Lake Cruise With Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 896 reviews · 1 day · from $84Our pick

Travel 14 kilometers across Maligne Lake with an English-speaking guide and captain. You will hear stories about Indigenous peoples and early explorers, watch for wildlife, and stop at famous Spirit Island for photos and a short nature walk. Guides such as Sam, Mitchell, Nelson, and Grace are praised for making the scenic ride both informative and fun.

“One needs to know that the meeting place for this tour is about 45 minutes from Jasper. If you don’t have a car, then cab service is $125 each way. The boat tour was spectacular and the guide and captain were well informed. You could tell that they loved their jobs. It was not to be missed!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $176Top rated

Travel from Jasper through Maligne Valley by minibus, with stops at Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake before a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island. Guides such as Sam, Jake, Catherine, and Ross add local stories, wildlife tips, and clear explanations of the 2024 wildfire. Wildlife sightings are possible, never promised.

“Wildlife sightings. Sam did a great job. Was on time and knowledgeable. Knew a lot about wildfire science.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 502 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

You’ll spend about 90 minutes on a heated, glass-enclosed boat from Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, with narration on geology, ecology, and local history. Guides such as Nat, Kat, Alex, and Sam have earned praise for warm, lively commentary. Boats leave about hourly, and your ticket works for any sailing on your chosen day.

“The views were great but the tour guide really stole the show with knowledge about the ecosystems and history”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 501 reviews · from $155

Ride a comfortable 21-seat minibus from Jasper through Maligne Valley, stopping at Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, and Maligne Lake. Your English-speaking guide, names such as Jake, Sam, Josh, and Kelli on recent departures, explains wildlife, geology, and the 2024 wildfire before a 90-minute cruise to Spirit Island.

“Very well organized, our guide (Ross) shared a lot of information and was really friendly, it was overall a great experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Maligne Valley Wildlife & Spirit Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Travel from Jasper to Maligne Lake with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Medicine Lake and wildlife viewpoints before a 1.5-hour cruise to Spirit Island. Guides such as Fred, Kevin, John, and Yvonne have led past departures, though staff vary. Hotel pickup, transportation, commentary, and the boat tour are included.

“Amazed that he picked us up directly from our Airbnb. Beautiful trip. Maligne Lake cruise is a must do.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Explore Jasper Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $186

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Jasper, Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, and Maligne Lake with hotel pickup, lunch, and a one-hour cruise to Spirit Island. Expect a dedicated host, scenic stops, and possible wildlife sightings. Guides such as Sophie, Lizza, Brad, Chris, and Dustin have been praised for clear commentary and good humor.

“Amazing Jasper tour!! Our guide and driver were fantastic, very knowledgeable and made the experience a pleasant one. We learned so much and had the pleasure of taking in all the beauty of Jasper and as a bonus we saw some wildlifRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · from $181

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide exploring Jasper, Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, and Maligne Lake. A hot lunch, snacks, drinks, and Jasper pickup are included. The cruise to Spirit Island runs only when seasonal conditions allow, usually outside October through June.

“We were picked up by Amy who was very communicative and informative. We were lucky to be the only ones on the trip and had an entire coach to ourselves. The boat trip was excellent and the buffet was very good. We stopped a few times on the way back and had a great day overall.”

Check availability →Read our full review