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Boat Tours in Montreal: Book These 15 First

22 tours  ·  from $23

Good boat tours in Montreal sell out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - What the bilingual guide adds
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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

1.Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,889 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $36Our pick

Cruise from Grand Quai in Old Montréal for about 90 minutes, passing the Old Port, Jacques Cartier Bridge, Olympic Stadium, Biosphere, La Ronde, and Îles de Boucherville. A bilingual English and French guide provides commentary, with outdoor decks, indoor seating, a bar, and bistro. The 4 p.m. happy hour sailing includes one drink for guests aged 13 and over.

“It’s always a great vantage point to see the city from the water. Excellent service and great boat.”

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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise - Choosing the right deck for the weather
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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

2.Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,792 reviews · from $30

Take a 1 or 1.5-hour cruise from Jacques-Cartier Pier with a live English and French guide. You’ll see Montreal’s Clock Tower, Biosphère, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and Habitat 67 from the St. Lawrence River. Choose the sheltered upper deck or the enclosed main deck, with drinks and snacks available to buy.

“Very enjoyable trip. Knowledgeable guide, friendly crew, great service.”

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Montreal: Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Drinks - Jacques-Cartier Pier to the Grand Quay
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Montreal: Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Drinks

3.Montreal: Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · from $26

Join a certified captain and bilingual guide for a 45-minute electric-boat cruise from Jacques-Cartier Pier. The route passes the Grand Quay, Lachine Canal, Silo #5, Habitat 67, the Yacht Club, and the Clock Tower promenade. Seating is first come, first served, and drinks can be bought onboard.

“Great activity! The boat is super clean and a staff very welcoming :) you can buy beverages before boarding and enjoy then during the tour. The guide was very good, spoke both french and english. The tour was just the right length and the history of the city fascinating!”

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Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise - Commentary, languages, and where to sit
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Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise

4.Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 363 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Cruise 22 miles along Montreal’s St. Lawrence River aboard the AML Cavalier Maxim. You’ll see the Old Port, Jacques-Cartier Bridge, Biosphere, Olympic Park, La Ronde, and Boucherville Islands while a bilingual guide shares city stories. The 4 p.m. departure includes one drink for guests age 13 and up.

“This trip was a bait and switch and false advertisement. It was advertised as a 1.5 hour Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise, but it was in reality a 3.5 hour cruise with no guide. We were stuck on this boat for 3.5 hours with crappy food and drinks for sale being foisted on us, most of it in the dark with no view. And to top it off, half the boat was cordoned off to us due to a private party. Total rip off.”

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Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal - The view toward the Olympic Tower
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Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal

5.Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 338 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Cruise Montreal’s Saint Lawrence waterfront from the Old Port on a one-hour or 90-minute sightseeing boat. You’ll see the Olympic Tower, La Ronde, the Biosphere, Jacques-Cartier Bridge, Habitat 67, and the Clock Tower. Drinks and snacks cost extra, and commentary quality can vary.

“Good instructions on finding the location. The boat departed and left on time. Staff was very friendly. The water is relatively calm and nice views.”

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Montréal: Weekend River Brunch Cruise - Starting at the Grand Quay in Montréal’s Old Port
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Montréal: Weekend River Brunch Cruise

6.Montréal: Weekend River Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 304 reviews · 2h 30m · from $73

Board at Montréal’s Grand Quay for a locally sourced three-course brunch, then cruise past the Old Port, Biosphere, Jacques Cartier Bridge, Olympic Park, and Îles-de-Boucherville National Park. You’ll hear bilingual commentary in English and French, with an optional Signature Package offering priority boarding, a mimosa, and window seating.

“It was a really nice way to see a different view of the Montreal sky line. Food was average but exactly what I expected. Out water was a little slow but I think he was relatively new so in that respect I think he did a great job. It would have been nice to have some commentary on the cruise so you knew what some of the sights were”

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Montréal: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing - What the 7:00 p.m. route shows you
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Montréal: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

7.Montréal: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · 3h 30m · from $131

Board at Montréal’s Grand Quai for a 3 or 5-course dinner cruise along the St. Lawrence River. You’ll pass the Old Port, Biosphere, La Ronde, Olympic Stadium, and Jacques-Cartier Bridge before dancing to a DJ. The Red Carpet upgrade adds priority boarding, a reserved table, wine, and filet mignon with lobster.

“Your questions for the most part N/A for a dinner cruise. This was an outstanding event. It's expensive compared with other events but it's well worth it particularly if you spend the extra money and go red carpet. I liked it so much the first time in July that I came back twice this summer each time with different friends or relatives”

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Montreal: Guided Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Drinks - Key points to know before you book
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Montreal: Guided Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Drinks

8.Montreal: Guided Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · from $26

Join Le Petit Navire in Old Montreal for a 45-minute guided cruise on a 100% electric boat. Your guide covers the Old Port, Habitat 67, Jacques Cartier Bridge, Clock Tower, and Sainte-Marie rapids. Drinks are available to purchase, and commentary may be offered in both French and English.

“Great boat tour on the river. Guide was very informative and views were fantastic. Was done in French and English.”

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Montreal Premium Driving Tour with River Cruise and Notre Dame - Saint Joseph’s Oratory starts the day with a grand view
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Montreal Premium Driving Tour with River Cruise and Notre Dame

9.Montreal Premium Driving Tour with River Cruise and Notre Dame

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend about six hours seeing Montreal with a guide such as Bill or Mustafa, from Saint Joseph’s Oratory and the Mount Royal lookout to Old Montreal and Notre Dame Basilica. Downtown hotel pickup, a maximum group size of six, and a seasonal St. Lawrence cruise make this a useful first-day overview. The cruise becomes La Grande Roue when unavailable.

“Very personal and casual. Great time Our guide was very knowledgeable about the city and could add personal antedites”

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Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing - Dinner choices and the Red Carpet package
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Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

10.Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Board the Cavalier Maxim at Montreal’s Grand Quay for a 3.5-hour Saint Lawrence River dinner cruise. Choose a three or five-course meal, watch the skyline, Jacques Cartier Bridge, Biosphere, and islands pass by, then head to the deck for DJ music and dancing. The Red Carpet package adds wine, a cocktail, and digestif.

“The boat engine was broken. We stayed in port. So that was a bust. The food was not bad but not worth what we paid all in all.”

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Montreal: Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option - From Quai Jacques-Cartier to the St. Lawrence River
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Montreal: Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option

11.Montreal: Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 115 reviews · from $61

Board Bateau-Mouche at Quai Jacques-Cartier for a three-hour evening cruise past Old Montreal, Downtown, and Jacques-Cartier Bridge. Choose anything from a single dish to a six-course meal, with drinks ordered separately. Music plays onboard, and a musical trio performs on select Thursdays and Fridays.

“I enjoyed every part of my dinner cruise especially the company on the boat and the lighting show”

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Montreal: Evening Cruise with DJ and Dance Floor - Boarding at the Grand Quay in Old Montreal
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Montreal: Evening Cruise with DJ and Dance Floor

12.Montreal: Evening Cruise with DJ and Dance Floor

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 108 reviews · 3h 30m · from $67

Spend 210 minutes on Montréal’s only floating terrace, sailing from the Grand Quay past the Old Port, Biosphere, Jacques Cartier Bridge, La Ronde, Olympic Park, and Îles-de-Boucherville. Enjoy four decks, several bars, a bistro, sunset views, and a live DJ. Food and drinks cost extra, and boarding requires a physical ticket.

“J'ai adoré mon activité ! Le guide m'a appris beaucoup plus sur la ville de Montréal, et j'ai profié de l'ambiance musicale avec mes amis. J'espère le refaire l'été prochain.”

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Montreal: AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and Cruise - Starting at Grand Quay in Old Montréal
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Montreal: AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and Cruise

13.Montreal: AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 104 reviews · 1h 30m · from $72

Start with a 90-minute AML cruise from Montréal’s Grand Quay, passing the Biosphere, Jacques Cartier Bridge, Olympic Stadium, and Îles de Boucherville with French and English commentary. Later, use your voucher for the 45-minute AURA show inside Notre-Dame Basilica. The cruise time is fixed, but AURA has separate calendar times.

“Boat was great but didn’t realize Aura was at night. It wasn’t clear that you have to book it on your own and find an evening show that’s available. We had to leave that afternoon so lost out on the money and opportunity to see Aura.”

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Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal - Notre-Dame Basilica: impressive outside, limited inside access
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Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

14.Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Ride a sightseeing coach through Montreal with a bilingual English-French guide, stopping in Old Montreal, the Old Port, Olympic Park, and Mount Royal. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are offered. Guides such as Cecile, Richard, and Dominic have been praised for lively commentary, though sound quality can vary.

“We were picked up from hotel in shuttle. After the trip, we were not dropped back to hotel. I kept following up with the crew but they were not able to suggest where and how long we had to wait. I had 2 children 1 infant in stroller and we had to go to our hotel on our own. I will not recommend Viator to any of my friends.”

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Montreal: Small Group Tour with River Cruise and Notre Dame - Climbing Mont Royal for the big picture
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Montreal: Small Group Tour with River Cruise and Notre Dame

15.Montreal: Small Group Tour with River Cruise and Notre Dame

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 6 hours · from $160

Spend six hours touring Montreal in an air-conditioned van with a local English-speaking guide. See Mont Royal, St Joseph’s Oratory, Old Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, and the Saint Lawrence River. The group is limited to six, pickup is included downtown, and the summer cruise changes to La Grande Roue in the offseason.

“Mustafa was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. Great stories, knew all the best places to go.”

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