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Boat Trips in Canada: The 15 Worth Getting Wet For

229 tours  ·  from $18

A lot of this country only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a twenty-minute plunge under a waterfall to a full day on the St Lawrence, each priced and clear about how long you are actually afloat.

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Pickup and the practical shape of the morning
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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

1.Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,207 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Our pick

This four-hour Canadian-side tour combines Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, scenic stops, and a 20-minute Voyage to the Falls boat ride from May through December. A guide such as Cheryl, Carlos, or Abin handles pickup, local stories, and queue advice. From January to April, Niagara Takes Flight replaces the boat.

“This was a great tour and our guide, Samara was friendly and knowledgeable. We were picked up promptly and the tour covered all the things we wanted to see and do plus a couple more!”

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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise - Pickup in Toronto and the road to Niagara
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

2.Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,178 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $53

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls in an air-conditioned coach with an informed local guide. Stop at the Floral Clock, Niagara Whirlpool, and Maple Leaf Place before enjoying about three hours at the Falls and Clifton Hill. Add the Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, helicopter flight, or zipline.

“the tour guide was very helpful, we hadn't booked our tickets in advance and he showed us exactly where we could get them. he offered clear timings and was very knowledgeable”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat - Going behind Horseshoe Falls
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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

3.Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147Top rated

Spend about four hours seeing Niagara Falls from three angles. Descend behind Horseshoe Falls, rise to Skylon Tower, then ride into the mist with Niagara City Cruises in season. Your guide handles transport, tickets, local stories, and photo stops in a group capped at seven. Winter departures replace the boat with Niagara Takes Flight.

“There was no thinking involved and no need to figure out how to get to each location especially since the weather wasn’t the best. Everything was planned and we felt we had a great experience as our guide Heidi was very knowledgeable. She gave us the best place to stand on the boat and it was amazing. Plus she gave us the name of a restaurant to try and it did not disappoint!”

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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - Château Frontenac from the water
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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

4.Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,000 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $47

Cruise from Chouinard Pier past Old Québec, Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans, and Montmorency Falls. A bilingual guide, often in character as Louis Jolliet, explains the sights in English and French. Outdoor decks, an enclosed viewing area, bar, and bistro make this a scenic break from Québec City’s steep streets.

“It’s always nice to be on the water, we didn’t have the best weather, but we enjoyed it. Anyhow, the gentleman that did the speaking and information on the ship was great.. Very enjoyable !”

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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option - Morning pickup from Toronto
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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

5.Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,576 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $63

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide. You get free time at the falls, scenic stops, maple syrup tasting, and optional skip-the-line tickets for the seasonal boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls. Guides such as Andrew, Tracy, Paul, and John are known for lively commentary and careful timing.

“Excellent! Bus pick-up was on time, journey was smooth, the host was friendly, and the itenerary was well planned”

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Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise - Entering the Toronto Islands’ calm lagoons
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Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

6.Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,566 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

See Toronto from the water on a one-hour cruise from Pier 6. Your captain and guide take you past the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Billy Bishop Airport, island lagoons, homes, and the Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. Guides such as Sam, Sophie, Asha, and Jared have been praised for clear, funny commentary.

“A really really good tour of the harbour and islands-the captain was very good and stopped at times so we could take photos. The guide was excellent-extremely knowledgeable and spent some time with each guest/group to check if they had any specific questions-would highly recommend.”

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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower - Niagara City Cruises and the best spray in town
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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

7.Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,406 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $51

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in a small group of up to 23 people. Your day can include Niagara City Cruises, Journey Behind the Falls, and Skylon Tower, plus maple syrup and chocolate tasting, scenic stops, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Haroon and Shahz keep the schedule moving, though add-on costs and limited free time matter.

“It was a great experience, runs on a great schedule. Driver/guide was knowledgeable and very helpful.”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise - The evening schedule from May through October
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

8.Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,335 reviews · 40 min · from $35

You’ll ride Niagara City Cruises’ deluxe catamaran past the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls after dark. The 40-minute trip includes Illumination of the Falls, a souvenir poncho, music, Wi-Fi, and a licensed cash bar. From the water, you’ll watch the fireworks above the falls, weather permitting, with indoor and outdoor viewing areas.

“The wine beverages really helped to set the mood of the cruise. I think they should hold the group up at the lounge area longer as opposed to having us wait so long in the lines before boarding.”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey - Pickup from 12 Toronto locations
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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey

9.From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,277 reviews · from $55

Take a guided day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls with pickup at 12 central locations. You’ll taste three maple syrups, stop for photos, and get 3 to 4 hours at the falls for lunch and sightseeing. Add the Hornblower boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls. Guides such as Lina, Leo, Kaleb, and Andrew are known for lively local commentary.

“John was a FANTASTIC driver/guide. He had loads of interesting facts about the area and shared them along the way. The only downside was 3 passengers who were late and very rude, during the whole adventure. Thankfully John recognized that my husband and I were seeking time away from the rest of the group deciding to skip the optional excursions and he gave us excellent information on dining choices and specific directions regarding where/when to meet for departure back to Toronto. Thankfully he was so astute to the situation. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon and survived the trip back to Toronto even though we had to suffer the 3 misbehaving…”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour - Choosing Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine
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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

10.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,179 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Join AML Cruises for a three-hour whale watch from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine. A certified guide gives commentary in French and English while you search for belugas, minke, fin, and humpback whales. The large boat has outdoor decks, enclosed 180-degree viewing rooms, a bistro, and optional VIP or upper-deck access.

“We went on a three hour whale watching tour with AML Croisières out of Tadoussac. We saw many, many whales for an hour and a half. It was exciting! The boat had a lot people on it but we were able to get a great spot along the front edge of the boat on the second level. It was perfect for taking pictures with a long lens (500 mm). Sometimes the whales were so close that the whale’s tail filled the frame of the camera. Excellent adventure. Note: I was not able to understand the English speaking announcer, mostly because she talked so fast and the sound was muffled.”

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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake - Starting early from Toronto
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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

11.Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,102 reviews · from $71

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in an air-conditioned bus with guides such as Alex, Michael, Tony, or Edward. Stop at Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Floral Clock, Whirlpool Rapids, and Niagara Gorge, then enjoy up to three hours at the Falls. Add the seasonal Voyage to the Falls cruise for a close, wet view, or Skylon Tower in winter.

“Great guide and driver. Alex the guide has explained a lot about Toronto and this was very much appreciated. A great guide with a nice sense of humour! I had a lot of fun and loved the Niagara Falls! Also, having the opportunity to see Niagara on Lake was really great. This place is amazing! Really loved the excursion today.”

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

12.Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

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

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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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch - Setting out from downtown Toronto at 9:30
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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

13.Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $165

Travel from Toronto by air-conditioned coach to Niagara College for wine tasting, Niagara Falls for a three-course lunch and seasonal boat ride, then Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guides such as Wayne, Nikki, David, and Jason have led recent departures. Pickup is available at selected downtown hotels, with groups of up to 58 people.

“Excellent trip to Niagara Falls with Wayne, our driver and guide, who was very informative and entertaining.”

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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

14.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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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - Leaving From 1 Dallas Road In Victoria
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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

15.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,729 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

Set out from 1 Dallas Road in Victoria with Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours for a 3.5-hour Salish Sea cruise. Your naturalist guide explains whales, seabirds, and local history while the crew searches for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, otters, and bald eagles. Choose from a fast open boat or a semi-covered catamaran, with whale sightings guaranteed or your next tour free.

“This experience was excellent! The staff incredibly knowledgeable and the captain fantastic. We were lucky enough to see many humpbacks, sea lions and other wildlife. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Victoria!”

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