Montreal: St. Lawrence Sunset Boat Tour & Old Port

An hour on the water as Montreal's skyline turns gold

You board at Montreal's Old Port and spend an hour on the St. Lawrence as the sun sets behind the city's skyline. The boat passes Habitat 67, the Biosphere, La Ronde, and under two historic bridges while a captain narrates the landmarks. You can bring your own drinks, and everything else (safety gear, insurance, live commentary) is included. The whole thing takes about an hour from departure to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour on St. Lawrence River

• Tour of the Old Port
• Pass under the oldest Montreal bridge
• View La Ronde amusement park
• See Habitat 67 at sunset
• View the clock tower
• Get closest view of the Biosphere
• Pass under illuminated bridge

The experience

You're standing at the Old Port and the sun's maybe an hour from the horizon. The boat's already loaded, captain's checking lines, and you realize you're about to see the city from the one angle most people never get, from the water, looking back. The St. Lawrence River tour runs just an hour, which sounds short until you're out there and the light starts doing that thing it does, turning everything warm and a little unreal. Habitat 67 sits on the bank like a stack of concrete boxes that somehow works, and from the boat it catches the sunset in a way you can't see from land.

The captain handles the navigation while you're free to just watch. You'll pass under the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the oldest one crossing the river, and the tour swings close enough to the Biosphere that you can see the geodesic dome's structure clearly, not as a distant landmark but as something real and massive. La Ronde's on the other side, the amusement park rides visible but quiet from the water. The clock tower comes up, the islands drift past, and someone on board will be talking you through what you're looking at, pointing out the layers of the city as it rises behind the water. It's the kind of tour where you don't need to do anything except be there and look.

The BYOB thing is real. Bring a drink if you want one, toast the sunset, make it yours. The boat carries insurance and all the safety gear, so that's handled. If you're traveling with kids, they need an adult with them, and infants sit on a lap. Bring a windbreaker if you're going in September or October. The water cools things down fast once the sun starts dropping. The tour includes the captain, the commentary, and the GST, so there's no surprise at the end.

What’s included

• Professional captain and live commentary on board.
• all safety equipment and insurance.
• GST included in the price.
• BYOB option for drinks.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 16 Jun 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and French

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aventures Wet Set Mtl

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Montreal's skyline at its best light without arranging your own boat or timing the sunset yourself. The fixed departure means you show up and the golden hour does the rest.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

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 sunset boat tour?

The tour runs for 1 hour on the St. Lawrence River.

What landmarks do you see on the tour?

You'll see Habitat 67, the Montreal Biosphere, La Ronde amusement park, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the clock tower, and views of the Old Port and surrounding islands.

Can you bring your own drinks?

Yes, the tour is BYOB-friendly. You can bring your favorite drinks to enjoy during the sunset.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a professional captain, live commentary on board, all safety equipment, and insurance. GST is also included.

What should I bring for the tour?

Bring a windbreaker if visiting in September or October, as it can be cool on the water. Sunscreen and a camera are also useful.

Where does the tour depart from?

The tour departs from Montreal's Old Port on the St. Lawrence River.

Is the tour operated in English?

The tour may be operated by a multilingual guide, so commentary could be in multiple languages.