Cruise the St. Lawrence River and see Montreal’s amazing sights from the water. On board the lovely Cavalier Maxim river vessel, see the waterfront buildings while a certified guide narrates a fascinating city history full of anecdotes.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French

Highlights

See Montreal from a new perspective on a 90-minute cruise of the Saint Lawrence River
Climb aboard the Cavalier Maxim river vessel and laze on the sunny terrace
Cruise past the Old Port, Olympic Stadium and more
Escape the city bustle for a while and see Montreal from the water
Listen to fascinating live commentary of the city's history as you cruise

Full description

Climb aboard the Cavalier Maxim river vessel at Montreal’s Alexandra Pier in the Old Port and set sail on a 90-minute cruise (or 60-minute cruise at 16:00) of the Saint Lawrence River. See the metropolitan area from a new perspective as you cruise out from the port, past the Olympic Stadium, Parc Bellerive, the Pont Jacques-Cartier and more. Relax on board and listen to a fascinating commentary by certified guide. They will regale you with stories of the history of Montreal, and relate anecdotes about the city and its surroundings. Take a break from city life and laze on the sunny terrace of the Cavalier Maxim, while soaking up the breathtaking panorama parading before your eyes!

Includes

90-minute cruise (16:00 cruise is 60 minutes)
Professional guide
Local taxes and fees

Food and beverages
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Please note that parking is difficult to find and traffic can be very heavy during peak months. It is recommended that you use public transport or arrive well in advance of your cruise departure time.

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Important information

Know before you go

Rain Policy: Unless the weather presents a danger to the security of the passengers, cruises are not canceled due to rain. There is always an enclosed area on the boat
Wheelchair policy: unfortunately wheelchairs cannot be accepted as the ramps and stairs on the boats are too steep with the tides

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Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 589 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4/5
Safety
4.6/5

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We arrived a little early to make sure we had parking. To our pleasant surprise there is paid parking right on the pier. The cruise left on time and our guide (Frédérique) explained everything in both French and English. The waitress was very pleasant and got our order to us in quick time. I am happy to recommend this cruise to anyone who wishes to see the very busy port of Montreal and impressive St.Lawrence river.

July 17, 2022

The trip is great. It last 1.5 hrs. They tell a little about the history of the town and interesting facts. Like, you could take a water taxi to go to the f1 tournament from the marina. They have food on board, nice tables on the deck. Overall a good trip and experience.

June 18, 2022

It was really good, my teenagers and I liked it. The only inconvenience is that I booked for 4 people and when we arrived, we had not found any free tables except 1 only for 2. We had waited 1 hour after the tables were free to go eat me and my children It would be better if the places are counted according to the number of travelers.

August 12, 2021

Montreal: St. Lawrence River Sightseeing Guided Cruise

Montreal: St. Lawrence River Sightseeing Guided Cruise

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