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15 Best Montreal River Cruises

Glass-roofed sightseeing boats from the Old Port, electric cruisers with drinks and jet boats that take the Lachine Rapids head-on. Pick your splash tolerance honestly.

1.Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

Discover Montréal from the water on a scenic river cruise, enjoying iconic landmarks, expert guides, and great value for a memorable sightseeing experience.

Most Popular★ 4.2

“I liked being able to just relax and be served The chocolate dessert was delicious! The server was accommodating and helpful. The boat was comfortable and afforded many great views!”

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

Experience Montreal from the water on a 1 to 1.5-hour scenic cruise with bilingual guides, stunning city views, and a relaxed atmosphere in Old Port.

★ 4.0

“A decent activity if you are looking for a relaxing activity in Montreal! Don’t expect this tour to be out of ordinary which is to no one’s fault but only because Montreal is not a city with a long riverside view to offer.”

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5.Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Discover Montreal from the water with a 1.5-hour guided cruise on the St. Lawrence River, featuring skyline views, historic tales, and onboard amenities.

★ 3.5

“Super interesting sights and info. It was very easy and the walking was not far, but seeing inside of some of the buildings and hearing the history of the area was fantastic.”

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6.Montreal: Jet Boating on the Lachine Rapids

Experience Montreal's Lachine Rapids with thrilling jet boat rides from Old Port. Choose your thrill level, enjoy stunning river views, and stay safe.

★ 4.9

“The activity was extremely exciting and adventurous. The captain was making sure everyone were comfortable in their seat. It is a 20 minute activity but it was enough to make your serotonin go high. I personally enjoyed the activity as it wasn’t slow or boring,…”

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7.Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal

Experience Montreal from the water on the Le Bateau-Mouche sightseeing cruise, offering iconic city views, landmarks, and a relaxed atmosphere for travelers.

★ 3.5

“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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8.Montréal: Weekend River Brunch Cruise

Experience scenic views of Montreal and the St. Lawrence River with a delicious 3-course brunch on this 2.5-hour cruise, perfect for foodies and history buffs alike.

★ 4.3

“I really enjoyed this brunch and boat ride. The menu was delicious, the views were satisfactory and this is the perfect way to spend Sunday morning in Montreal. I took my mother and father and they thoroughly enjoyed it. The mimosas were tasty and the…”

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12.Best of Montreal Small Group Tour with River Cruise + Notre Dame

Discover Montreal's highlights on a small-group tour featuring key sights, a scenic river cruise, and insider tips, perfect for a half-day city introduction.

★ 4.5

“Overview of city, not always as posted. Positive-good driver, potentially good sites, support given to participant with limited mobility. Guide Bill was familiar with city but not so much of Oratory and St Andre Negative-billed as no more than six but we had 8, spent…”

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13.Jet Boating Montreal’s Lachine Rapids

Experience Montreal's Lachine Rapids with a thrilling jet boat tour that offers stunning river views, expert guides, and a splash of adventure for all ages.

“Experience was great and the guide was very attentive and entertaining during the ride to and from and while in the rapids. Felt a little bit pricy though for the 1hr total ride from start to finish.”

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14.Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

Experience Montreal's stunning skyline on a 3.5-hour gourmet dinner cruise with panoramic views, live entertainment, and a 3- or 5-course meal.

★ 4.0

“The service on the boat was top notch. Very friendly. The views were amazing as you move along the St Lawrence River. The entertainment was also very good. During dinner we had live performances from a Harpist (playing modern music) as well as a saxophonist…”

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

Experience Montreal's stunning river views on a 3-hour dinner cruise with optional à la carte gourmet dining, live music, and a memorable atmosphere.

★ 3.7

“Erick the server/manager was awesome. He and his crew were always there when we needed something. Throughout dinner we went up to the observation deck to look at the sights but honestly when you’re done w dinner there’s about 45 mins to look at the…”

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More Montreal River Cruises

3.9Montreal: Evening Cruise with DJ and Dance Floor3.5 hours$67 4.4Montreal: AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and Cruise1.5 hours$72 4.4From Montreal: Full-Day Tour of Quebec City with Cruise13 hours$120 3.5Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$44.96 4.01hr Sunset Boat tour on the St Lawrence River Old Port Montreal1 hour (approx.)$22.86 4.5Montreal: Small Group Tour with River Cruise and Notre Dame6 hours$160 4.0AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$77.30 4.5The Ultimate Montreal Boat Tour Fall Colors Apéro Edition1 hour (approx.)$22.85 3.5Montreal: Evening cruise with DJ3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$68.72 4.5Private Tour of Montreal with River Cruise + Notre Dame5 hours (approx.)$1,211.47 4.52-Hour Private Montreal Boat Cruise2 hours (approx.)$336.09 4.1Montreal: Port of Montreal Tower Entry & Cruise Combo2 hours$50 3.53h Boat Safari – Montreals Nature and Iconic Attractions Tour$65.91 5.0Montreal: Guided Exclusive Electric Boat Tour on Lachine Canal1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$0.00 5.0Guided Speed Boating Tour on the St-Lawrence35 minutes (approx.)$30.05 5.0Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City10 minutes (approx.)$98.51 5.0Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional cruise$71 5.0Old Montreal Private Walking Tour with Cruise Tickets3.5 hours$242 5.0Guided Speed Boating Tour from Downtown Montreal35 minutes (approx.)$30.07 5.01h-Relaxing day or sunset cruise in Montreal1 hour (approx.)$128.58 Guided tour of Old Montreal followed by a boat cruise EN$65.28 Private Transfer from Montreal city to Montreal Cruise Port$97.58

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