Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise: Explore the St. Lawrence River

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: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Guided cruise in French and English. Audioguide also available in 8 languages
  • Relax at Montreal’s unique floating terrace
  • Enjoy waterfront views and a memorable bistro experience
  • Captivating St. Lawrence River cruise for a fresh perspective of Montreal
  • 1 drink with the 4pm cruise only - For 13+
  • Glide under Jacques-Cartier Bridge, explore St. Helen’s Island
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Parking
Additional Information

Set sail on a memorable cruise along the St. Lawrence River, starting from the historic Old Port of Montréal. Sail past renowned landmarks such as the Biosphere, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and the Olympic Stadium, while an expert guide provides captivating insights into the city’s history and culture. This is a must-experience when visiting Montréal!
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Location
200 R. de la Commune O
Rue de la Commune Ouest
At the Grand Quai in the Old Port. Parking may be limited and traffic heavy. We recommend using public transport or arriving early. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure. Boats leave on time, so please plan accordingly.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Leah
Sep 29, 2025
Montreal from the water - A tour from the water always provides a different historical perspective. Especially in Montreal which is surrounded by water. The tour guide was concise but clear. Started and ended the tour outside on the front bow. Then we found a roof top to get a different visual perspective and talk more about what we heard and learned.
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Joseph_f
Sep 8, 2025
Super interesting sights... - Super interesting sights and info. It was very easy and the walking was not far, but seeing inside of some of the buildings and hearing the history of the area was fantastic.
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Parminder_s
Aug 29, 2025
History cruise - Our guide was really nice knowledgeable and provided good information. Trip was very comfortable and free drink was a good treat.
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Darlene_h
Aug 23, 2025
Best time - Absolutely epic! We didn’t know what to expect but it was exceptional. Everyone was helpful and friendly.
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Peter
Sep 19, 2025
Not a lot to see. - Nothing wrong with the boat nor crew. The little trip (even in perfect weather) was just a bit boring and touching on a waste of money. Like any old industrial port the river banks looked neglected. However it is a great way to spend time on the water.
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Janice_e
Sep 19, 2025
Good little cruise - Good way to see a bit of Montreal from a different perspective, on the water. Guide was excellent--we received lots of info & history. Staff were all friendly & professional. Tour was well organized.
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Kathleen_j
Sep 16, 2025
River tour - Can be crowded. Narration was informative but continuous except for a short break. Resulted in constant noise. Should be broken up into shorter segments.
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Marisol_d
Sep 7, 2025
Recommend - Good drink good view and clean restroom it rained on us but due to the coverage of the boat you really enjoyed it
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E6655zkdianed
Sep 8, 2025
Great idea but… - Great boat leaving from easy to find port. Route taken was good but commentary average. Did not learn a lot. Wrong drinks delivered. Would be better to pay for drinks as you order. Ended with someone sorting through receipts trying to find your orders at the end. Paid and then asked 3 more times for payment when had already paid. Wasps were a big problem aggressively after drinks.
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Regina_s
Sep 5, 2025
A slow cruise to nothing - I was not pleased with the communication as it relates to directing us to the boat cruise. No clear directions and when I called the telephone I was placed on hold and the call was disconnected. We walked along the Port and could not get clear directions. The cruise was not eventful and not long enough.
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).