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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.

4.Montreal: Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Drinks

Explore Montreal’s Old Port on a 45-minute electric boat cruise with onboard drinks, live bilingual commentary, and stunning waterway views for just $26.

★ 4.6

“The activity was informative and fun. The tour guide was knowledgable and very friendly. The onboard drinks were a decent price. The tour was the perfect amount of time for a family with young kids.”

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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

“You can only hear the audio presentation of the tour from some seats on the boat. They should run speakers to the back section of the boat so those of us sitting there on the high top tables by the rail could hear since we…”

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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

“This was honestly the best part of our trip. I would not miss this!! I was a little worried because I suffer from motion sickness, however this ride did not affect me at all!! We enjoyed it!! Sit near the camera and buy the videos…”

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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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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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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

“Excellent experience. Bill made the trip! Extremely knowledgeable and personable. We visited sites that were off the normal tourist trail in addition to the highlights of Montreal. Kept the group organized and on time. Thank you Bill.”

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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.

“Exhilarating! Captain Eric gave us a great ride. Felt safe at all times. Sat in second row. You will get beyond drenched.”

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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 was great. The dj music was fun. The food was mediocre. It rained a lot which of course was nobody’s fault, however, that made the view/tour significantly less enjoyable. And that was the main attraction. On a nice night I probably would it…”

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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

“It was really good. The view was a lot more of the port then I had thought but still nice nonetheless. The food was amazing ( the filet mignon and the duck in specific ). All around fun and nice evening.”

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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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