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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.

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

“We had a great day trip from Montreal. It was a long day but worth every minute. Despite the cold weather, we had a beautiful time at the waterfall and then several hours in Quebec city. Our tour guides were great including Angela and Richard.”

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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

“Viator should give more information about whether or not travellers were able to buy brunch on the 11:30 am boat ride. We didn't know and had brunch elsewhere.”

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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

“We very nearly missed this cruised because Viator had the wrong departure times on their purchse page! Thankfully we went to confirm how early we needed to be at the dock.”

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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

“Very nice spots anf different outlook to Montreal! The food was amazing very tasty! A great way to experience the st Lawrence River. If you're looking for something Romantic and fun this is it! Staff is very helpful and friendly and the photographer is great…”

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

Experience Montreal's charm on a sunset dinner cruise with gourmet cuisine, stunning city views, and lively dancing — a perfect evening on the St. Lawrence.

★ 4.5

“The ticket office informed me that the paper that I received on line was not a ticket it was a voucher for a ticket. The lady was very nice, but asked for another confirmation number because she said the one at the top of the…”

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10.From Montréal: Québec City, River Cruise & Montmorency Falls

Discover Québec City with this full-day tour from Montréal, featuring Montmorency Falls, a guided Old Québec walk, and a scenic river cruise for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“We had a great time. The free time to walk around the city was perfect. I like that there was a walking tour offered or you could do your own thing. The Falls were beautiful and it was enough time to explore around that site.…”

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11.Montreal: Guided Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Drinks

Discover Montreal’s skyline from the water on this eco-friendly electric boat tour. Enjoy onboard drinks, engaging commentary, and stunning city views.

★ 4.5

“We loved this tour. It was easy to find, left on time and the guide and Captain were wonderful. We felt like we saw a lot of the waterfront in the 45 minutes and got to know more about Montreal. Heading into the rapids 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.

“The tour guides were very funny and entertaining! Had so much fun, I would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Montreal!”

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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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