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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.

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

“Sarah was an excellent guide and we learned lots of information that we would not have done otherwise. The pace of the tour was just right and Sarah took us to several interesting places we had not seen before. I would definitely recommend this tour…”

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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

“Lovely staff Good cocktails The map doesn’t work correctly and said it would take an hour 30 minutes to get to the pier from the sidewalk when it was only a 5 minute walk”

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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

“William our tour guide was excellent. He was organized, knowledgeable, funny and very attentive to the group. He was proactive in providing answers and instructions. The information he provided was very helpful, like a mini history lesson. I was so impressed He had flags on…”

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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

“Nice tour, large boat, snacks and drinks available for purchase. It’s a nice way to see the skyline and learn a little more about the city. Staff were friendly. Things I didn’t like - folks who lined up early did it for nothing. They let…”

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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

“Myself and my mom wanted to do something touristy in Montreal. Our first time to Montreal, and it was beautiful! Great atmosphere, food and the staff was excellent!”

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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

“We loved the ambience! Our server was great and it was nice to interact with the couple who sat next to us. The food was delicious and the appetizers were unique. We enjoyed our hosts, the acrobats and the live dance music! A perfect evening!”

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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

“Highly recommended👍 We had a great time in Quebec City🤩 Shou was very organized and clear with his instructions (English, French and Chinese). The walking tour in Quebec City was very informative. Richard is very knowledgeable. The cruise is a must! It gives you a…”

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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.

“Well done and loads of fun. Staff and guides were outstanding would highly recommend to anyone looking for something different than a walking tour”

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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

“Great from start to finish! The food was great, the live harpist and saxaphone player elevated the meal portion of the dinner. The boat tour was beautiful, going from day light to night. The only critique, I wish an announcement would have been made, for…”

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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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