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15 Best Montreal River Cruises

The river bookings: 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.

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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3.Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

Discover Quebec City in one day with this guided tour from Montreal, featuring Montmorency Falls, Old Quebec, a river cruise, and historic sights.

★ 4.5

“The time in Quebec City was nice and the river cruise was great, but the bus ride was TOO long for a day trip. There was no interaction from the guide on the bus to/from Montreal.”

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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 staff were so kind and approachable. Very engaging with everyone on board and made the trip an unforgettable experience. Our guide was hilarious and made our time on the water very exciting and memorable. Will definitely be recommending to friends!”

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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

“a nice ride down the river. sightseeing with limited commentary. fortunately we had fantastic weather, otherwise ….”

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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

“It was a good introduction to Montreal but too much time was spent driving in the cemetery and in Westmount. And we only were able to leave the van once in those areas so we were sitting for a long time. In addition, there was…”

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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.

“Prepare to get soaked 😀 but oh what fun ! Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.....passed around some shampoo...continous water drenching cleared up the shampoo suds promptly and efficiently.”

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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 4.4From Montreal: Kingston City Day Trip & 1000 Island Cruise$122 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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