Montreal: St. Lawrence Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

A 3.5-Hour Dinner Cruise Where the City Lights Up Around Your Table

You board at the Old Port, choose your main course, and spend 3.5 hours on the St. Lawrence as the city lights come on. The meal includes a starter, main, and dessert (or five courses with the upgrade), plus coffee and live DJ or music. You can dance, sit on deck, or retreat inside depending on the weather and your mood. The boat operates year-round unless conditions are unsafe, and only credit cards work on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset dinner cruise with views and dancing

• Board the St. Lawrence dinner cruise
• Admire Old Port and Jacques-Cartier Bridge
• View Montreal Biosphere and city skyline
• Enjoy gourmet 3 or 5-course meal
• Finish with chocolate mousse dessert
• Choose to dance with DJ or relax outdoors

The experience

"Is that the Biosphere?" someone asks as the boat pulls away from the Old Port, and yeah, it's already glowing. The St. Lawrence dinner cruise boards around sunset, and the whole point is that you're eating while Montreal turns itself on: Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the Olympic Park tower, the water reflecting it all back. You get a table inside or out depending on the weather, which the crew says doesn't stop the cruise unless it's genuinely unsafe. The boat has enclosed areas, so you're not standing in the rain with a fork.

The meal is the real thing here, not an afterthought. You choose between chicken supreme, salmon, or braised beef cheek for your main, and it comes with fresh vegetables and potato gratin. Before that, there's a smoked shrimp and mackerel starter, maybe a guinea fowl salad or wapiti terrine depending on which menu tier you pick: 3 courses or 5. The Red Carpet upgrade swaps the chicken for filet mignon and adds lobster tail, plus a welcome cocktail, wine for two, and a digestif at the end. Coffee or tea comes after, and the whole thing takes 3.5 hours, so you're not rushed through it. If you have allergies or want vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, tell your server when you board.

After dinner, the DJ takes over or there's live music depending on the night, and people either dance on the lower deck or drift to the upper deck to just sit with the skyline. The boat's got indoor and outdoor space, so you can move around: stand on the deck with a cocktail, go back inside where it's warm, watch the city slide past. One thing: they only take credit cards on board, no cash, so plan for that. And some areas might be closed off if there's a private event happening, but the main dining and deck space stays open.

Public transit gets you to the Old Port easily, and the whole experience is built for people who want dinner and a view without having to pick a restaurant and then figure out where to stand to see anything. You're moving the whole time, so you get the Old Port, the bridge, the Biosphere, the islands. It's all there, and you're eating through it.

What’s included

• 3 or 5-course gourmet dinner with choice of three main courses.
• coffee and/or tea.
• gratuities included.
• live DJ or music entertainment.
• cruise with commentary.
• indoor and outdoor deck access. With Red Carpet upgrade: filet mignon and lobster tail as main options.
• welcome cocktail.
• bottle of wine for two.
• digestif.

Options for this experience

3 options

3-Course Dinner Cruise19:00Gourmet three-course meal: an appetizer, main course and dessert (coffee and tea included). Alcohol not included. Boat cruise: dinner cruise with DJ and dancing. Enjoy distinctive flavors while sailing the St. Lawrence at sunset, taking in the striking skyline.

5-Course Dinner Cruise19:00Five-course meal: amuse-bouche, appetizer, prelude, a choice of three main courses and dessert. Boat cruise: dinner cruise with DJ and dancing. Enjoy distinctive flavors while sailing the St. Lawrence at sunset, taking in the striking skyline.

Dinner cruise on the Red Carpet19:00VIP experience: Upgrade your 5-course meal to a VIP Red Carpet dining experience. Red Carpet 5-course: priority boarding, a welcome cocktail, a five-course meal with a lobster tail included, a bottle of wine for two and a digestif. Boat cruise: dinner cruise with DJ and dancing. Enjoy distinctive flavors while sailing the St. Lawrence at sunset, taking in the striking skyline. Children's menu: children enjoy a five-course non-alcoholic menu.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 150

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Croisieres AML

Is this one for you?Book this if you want dinner and a view of Montreal's landmarks without arranging a restaurant reservation and a separate sightseeing plan. The boat does both at once, and the fixed timing means you know exactly when you'll be back.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the dinner cruise?

3.5 hours total, departing from the Old Port.

What's included in the meal?

A 3 or 5-course dinner with your choice of three main courses (chicken supreme, salmon, or braised beef cheek), plus coffee or tea and dessert. The Red Carpet upgrade includes filet mignon, lobster tail, a welcome cocktail, wine for two, and a digestif.

Can I see the Biosphere and Jacques-Cartier Bridge from the boat?

Yes. The cruise passes the Old Port, Jacques-Cartier Bridge, Biosphere, and other landmarks as they light up during the evening.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Tell your server when you board. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available, and the kitchen can accommodate food allergies.

Is there dancing on the cruise?

Yes. A DJ or live music plays after dinner, and there's a dance area on the lower deck. You can also head to the upper deck if you prefer to relax and watch the skyline.

What payment methods are accepted on board?

Only credit cards. Cash is not available on the boat.

Does the cruise run in bad weather?

The cruise operates in all weathers unless conditions pose a safety risk. The boat has multiple enclosed areas for comfort.

How do I get to the Old Port?

Public transportation options are available nearby.

Are there areas of the boat I can't access?

Some areas may be off-limits during private events, but the main dining and deck spaces remain open.

Is this suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Contact the operator about specific accessibility needs.