Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise: Explore the St. Lawrence River
3.7
224 Ratings
Montréal
Embark on a guided sightseeing cruise on the St. Lawrence River and discover the rich history of Montreal. Enjoy stunning views of the city center and indulge in delicious snacks from our bistro menu.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Croisieres AML - Explore 22 miles (35 km) of the historic St Lawrence River. Aboard your boat, the AML Cavalier Maxim, take advantage of the sunny terraces and relax while admiring the city, or enjoy the panoramic views from the glassed-in dining room. You’ll see the city from a completely new angle.
The snack bar on board offers food and drinks including sandwiches, salads, cookies, muffins and juice to enjoy on one of the sunny decks. Or you can liven up the party with a refreshing Captain’s cocktail! All food and drink purchases are at your own expense.
- Old Port of Montreal - See the famous Old Port of Montreal
- St. Lawrence River - Explore 22 miles (35 km) of the historic St Lawrence River including the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the shoreline and the islands of Boucherville.
- Pont Jacques-Cartier - Explore 22 miles (35 km) of the historic St Lawrence River including the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the shoreline and the islands of Boucherville.
- La Ronde - Sail near the shore of La Ronde
- Biosphere - See the iconic Biosphere on the Ile Ste-Helene
- Olympic Park (Parc olympique) - See the home of the 1976 Summer Olympics.
- Parc Des Iles de Boucherville - See the Boucherville Islands from the river
What's Included
- Bilingual guided cruise in French and English, plus audioguide available in eight languages
- Unwind on Montreal’s exclusive floating terrace
- Savor the views with a memorable bistro experience by the waterfront
- Discover Montreal from the St. Lawrence River for a unique perspective
- Journey under the iconic Jacques-Cartier Bridge and around St. Helen’s Island
- Complimentary beverage (beer, wine, or soft drink) on the 4pm cruise
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Discover Montreal from the river and weigh anchor for a fascinating guided cruise on the St. Lawrence River. Cruise from the Old Port of Montreal to the Boucherville Islands and enjoy breathtaking views on the city center. With our guide, learn more on the Metropolis or relax on our outdoor terraces. Craving for a light snack? Let yourself be tempted by our bistro menu, available at all times.
Location
200 R. de la Commune O
Rue de la Commune Ouest
At the Grand Quai in the Old Port. Please note that parking could be difficult to find and there could be very heavy traffic, therefore we recommend to use public transport or arrive in the area in advance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(224 Ratings)
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Mikhail_g
Oct 25, 2023
Informative Tour with Insightful Commentary - The tour was interesting and informative, but we found it was much more interesting to explore Montreal on foot or tour bus. There is only that much you can see from a boat.
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Kelly_m
Oct 21, 2023
See Montreal - First time touring the island next time I'll bring a friend.
Maybe come a little earlier so it's warm enough to sit outside
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Bobd555
Oct 14, 2023
Anchors Away - It was easy to get tickets online. When we checked in for the trip we were surprised to get a ticket for a refreshing beverage. The crew, both onshore and on the boat, were friendly and helpful. The cruise was smooth and the narration was informative. We had a chance to speak directly with the guide and she answered all our questions. A GREAT experience.
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Jacqueline_b
Oct 7, 2023
Great way to see the City - Fantastic narrator, good selection of sites to view
Great waiting crew and good range of food and drink to purchase
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Richard_f
Oct 5, 2023
Ridin' the River - This was a great, relaxing cruise on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal. The bilingual commentator was very easy to understand and she provided an outstanding explanation of the surrounding sights and their significance in the local history.
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Ji_p
Oct 9, 2023
tour guide was excellent.... - tour guide was excellent. food served was ok but didn't expect much. service could have been better.
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Joann_r
Oct 5, 2023
Speaker coverage for all tables - The tour was nice except that we couldn’t hear any of the information over the speakers at the top front of the boat. I would have been nice to have been able to hear the information from where we sat.
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Brigitte
Oct 5, 2023
Enjoyed. - It was everything we would want. Timely narration about the history and workings of the harbour.
Why was there a photographer on board? Annoying. And she did not even ask permission to take the photos!!!
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Carla_r
Nov 28, 2023
As advertised - The person guiding the tour was enthusiastic. It is a good group activity. A good experience to create memories.
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Legalcarol
Oct 6, 2023
Tour was Good but Limited, Drinks were Disappointing - I don't generally like to give out average reviews; however, even though there were interesting things to see and view, in all honesty, I was really expecting more for a 2 hour excursion. The part of the river that we traveled on was limited, but the cruise narration was good. Just a side note, We ordered a pitcher of sangria, and it lacked taste and flavor. It was not very fruity, as one would expect Sangria to be.
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