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Montreal: St. Lawrence Sunset Boat Tour & Old Port★ 4.30 (127) · 1h
Best priceMontreal: St Lawrence River Boat Tour & Fall Apéro Hour★ 4.55 (96) · from CA$ 25
Top ratedQuebec City: Montmorency Falls & St Lawrence River Cruise★ 4.53 (907) · from CA$ 185
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Montreal: St. Lawrence River Cruise & Lachine Rapids TourYou board at the Old Port and spend 50 minutes on the St. Lawrence River, passing six major landmarks — the Clock Tower, Jacques-Cartier and Victoria Bridges, La Ronde, the Biosphere, and the Champlain Bridge — before stopping at the Lachine Rapids to watch for herons, cormorants and river birds. The tour ends with a view of Habitat 67 on the return. Life jacket is provided, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Montreal's landmarks and river history without arranging your own boat or navigating the rapids yourself — the fixed 50-minute schedule and included life jacket mean you show up and the river does the rest.
Montreal: St. Lawrence River Cruise & Olympic StadiumYou board at Old Montreal's historic docks and spend 1.5 hours cruising 22 miles of the St. Lawrence River with a bilingual guide pointing out the Biosphere, Olympic Stadium, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and Boucherville Islands. An onboard bar serves drinks and snacks (the 4pm cruise includes one free drink), and an audioguide offers eight language options if you prefer not to rely on live commentary. You return to the same dock by early evening, having seen the city from the water without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Montreal's major waterfront landmarks without renting a car or planning your own route—the boat does the navigation, the guide does the history, and you get the city from an angle most visitors don't.
Montreal: St. Lawrence Dinner Cruise with DJ & DancingYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Boat Tour Montreal — what to know before booking
This guide compares 6 bookable options for Boat Tour Montreal, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at CA$ 25. The average rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 1,711 traveler reviews.
6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Boat Tour Montreal cost?
Prices start at CA$ 25. There are 6 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Montreal: St. Lawrence Sunset Boat Tour & Old Port is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.3 out of 5 across 127 reviews.
