Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Montreal, Canada
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Overview
Enjoy a relaxing way to sightsee and admire some of Montreal's top sights on this narrated cruise along the St. Lawrence River. Travel aboard a vessel that's complete with sunny terraces and a glass-enclosed dining area, passing area landmarks including the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the Biosphere, the Olympic Stadium, and the scenic shoreline. Along the way, hear tales about the city’s founding and rich history.
- Learn insider facts and stories from your bilingual guide
- Admire views of the Montreal skyline from the St. Lawrence River
- Enjoy an efficient yet relaxing way to explore the city sights
- Book a happy hour tour to enjoy an included beverage
What's Included
- Glide along the St. Lawrence for 1.5 hour guided cruise and uncover a new side of Montréal.
- Take in the Old Port, Biosphere, Olympic Stadium, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and more.
- Delight in engaging and insightful commentary from our expert bilingual guide
- Audioguide also available in 8 languages
- Happy Hour 4pm cruise only : 1 drink for 13 years old and over (alcoholic for adults)
- Local taxes and fees
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Parking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 200 R. de la Commune O, Montréal, QC H2Y 4B2, Canada
Parking may be limited and traffic heavy. We recommend using public transport or arriving early. Please present yourself 30 minutes before the departure in front of the Croisieres AML ticket office on the dock; to pick up your physical ticket (required for boarding). Boats leave on time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Discover the beautiful river landscapes and rich history of Montreal during this cruise along the St. Lawrence River.
Start your trip from the city’s riverfront in either the morning or afternoon. Then cast off for your river ride, journeying 22 miles (35 kilometers) along the river near Montreal. During your cruise, pass famous city sights including the islands of Boucherville, Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the Biosphere, the Olympic Park, and the city’s picturesque shoreline.
Make sure to also take advantage of all that your ship, the AML Cavalier Maxim, has to offer during your voyage. Enjoy some sunbathing on the ship’s al fresco terraces, or step inside if you need to warm up in the glass-enclosed dining area. An array of food and drinks is available for purchase at the on-board café.
At the end of your ride, return to the pier, having gained a new perspective on the city of Montreal.
Start your trip from the city’s riverfront in either the morning or afternoon. Then cast off for your river ride, journeying 22 miles (35 kilometers) along the river near Montreal. During your cruise, pass famous city sights including the islands of Boucherville, Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the Biosphere, the Olympic Park, and the city’s picturesque shoreline.
Make sure to also take advantage of all that your ship, the AML Cavalier Maxim, has to offer during your voyage. Enjoy some sunbathing on the ship’s al fresco terraces, or step inside if you need to warm up in the glass-enclosed dining area. An array of food and drinks is available for purchase at the on-board café.
At the end of your ride, return to the pier, having gained a new perspective on the city of Montreal.
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Croisieres AML
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Old Port of Montreal (Pass By)
St. Lawrence River (Pass By)
Pont Jacques-Cartier (Pass By)
La Ronde (Pass By)
Biosphere (Pass By)
Olympic Park (Parc olympique) (Pass By)
Parc Des Iles de Boucherville (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Boarding will start approximately 30 minutes before departure time. Boats depart on time, so please plan accordingly
- Live commentaries in French and English. Audio guides available in: French, English, Italian, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean
- Cruises operate rain or shine unless weather conditions pose a safety risk to passengers
- Please note that the temperature on the water can get cooler than on land, so please dress accordingly
- For personal expenses, only credit card payments are accepted on board (cash not available)
- Happy Hour Cruise only: guests (age 13+) receive a free drink
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kenny_E
The cruise, guidance and staff were very kind.
Totally recommended.
I enjoyed the views of the Clock Tower, the Biosphere, La Ronde Park., La Rue de Montreal.
And also learn a thing or two about the city with the great guide we had.
Beautiful experience.
Reviews
3.8
based on 415 reviews
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demont414, Aug 2026
Great little cruise around harbor. The harbor itself is not very picturesque but the narrative about the history of it was interesting. Drinks were very good and food others seemed to enjoy! Staff very nice and attentive.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, thank you for your review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the cruise, the historical commentary and the service from our crew. It's great to hear that the drinks and overall atmosphere helped make your time on the water enjoyable. — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Ralph_B, Aug 2026
Informative cruise on the St Lawrence. Nice boat well informed staff and guide. Great if you do not have much time.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Ralph, thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the cruise and found the commentary informative. It's great to know our crew and guide helped make your visit enjoyable. Thank you for choosing to discover Montréal from the St. Lawrence with us! — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Larry_G, Aug 2026
This was a fun way to see the city skyline and relax. If you want to hear the tour guide you really need to be outside down in the front. We were inside and there were too many people talking to hear anything clearly. The sound system could use an upgrade. Overall, if you are just looking for a fun relaxing boat ride, it fits the bill.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the relaxing cruise and the beautiful views of Montréal from the water. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the onboard audio, and we're happy to hear the outing was an enjoyable way to discover the city. — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Bobbie_R, Aug 2026
This is a ride along the St. Laurence River in a pretty big touring boat. We did the narrated tour, so we sat in the open front bow in order to hear. The tour guide spoke first in French then in English. He did a really nice job. We had great weather in Montreal, although this day was a overcast but still good temperature. It was nice to see the city from the River. He pointed out all the important sites that you would see while walking around. It was $35 USD each and that got you the ride plus a glass of wine or a beer. They have other bar and snack items for purchase.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed seeing Montréal from the St. Lawrence River and that the narrated tour helped bring the city's history and landmarks to life. It's great to know you appreciated the guide's bilingual commentary and your time on board. Thank you for sharing your experience! — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Tom_T, Aug 2026
Smooth sailing.. crew was very professional and great customer service,detailed history of Montreal…
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the smooth cruise, the detailed history of Montréal, and the professionalism of our crew. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Michael_S, Aug 2026
My wife and I had an amazing happy hour experience. The drinks a food are pricey but I was expecting that going into it. The staff were nice. It was very clean, and we’ll be back next year. Maybe sooner!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Michael, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a great Happy Hour Cruise experience. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the atmosphere, our friendly team, and the cleanliness on board. We look forward to welcoming you back next year, or maybe even sooner! — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Kim_J, Aug 2026
Beautiful and relaxing. Great way to learn a little bit about Montreal and enjoy the water and weather.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you found the cruise both relaxing and enjoyable. It's great to know that you enjoyed learning more about Montréal while taking in the beautiful views from the water. Have a wonderful day! — the Croisières AML team ⚓
ANN_M, Aug 2026
There is actually NO history being told in this tour. No guide. No narrator. However, it was an overall relaxing and enjoyable experience. Very friendly staff.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and appreciated the friendliness of our staff. We're sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations regarding the historical commentary. Your comments have been shared with the appropriate team. Thank you for your review. — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Tammy_D, Aug 2026
You don’t go very far! Staff were great. It was refreshing after a hot day of walking. Would have liked to see more though
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the service from our team and found the cruise to be a refreshing break after a busy day. We understand that you would have liked to see more during the excursion and appreciate you taking the time to share your impressions with us.
L'Équipe de Croisières AML
Laura_S, Aug 2026
It was a nice boat but the scenery was a little to be desired. The narration was not in English. The staff works hard but I wouldn't recommend. Also, the parking garage next to the pier is unorganized, a complete nightmare getting out of the garage. It took us 2 hours. Garage had no staff on hand to guide guides. Volunteers were doing their best to get everyone out. I contacted the emergency help button at the check out kiosk and he didn't care and said we are short staffed. The whole area was so busy and there was no police presence to guide pedestrians. I would not do this tour again or recommend it. That area can do better to keep tourist safe.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the cruise did not meet your expectations. We understand your concerns regarding the onboard commentary and your overall experience. Your comments have been shared with the appropriate team. Thank you for taking the time to let us know, and have a great day. — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Marci_B, Jul 2026
Very nice sightseeing cruise. Downsides were that it was loud and difficult to hear the tour guide and narration. The English wasn’t as prominent as the French. But still nice way to spend 90 minutes and relax on our busy travel day.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad you enjoyed the cruise and found it to be a relaxing way to spend part of your visit. We understand that hearing the commentary and following the tour in English was sometimes challenging. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased that you enjoyed the experience overall.
L'Équipe de Croisières AML
Muhammad_Q, Jul 2026
Yes I highly recommend they were so nice and they even had drinks foods and desserts and the view was so nice to see
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Muhammad, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cruise, the beautiful views, and the food and drinks offered on board. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Croisières AML. Have a great day! — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Dionysios_K, Jul 2026
The boat itself was fine as well as the excursion. The waitress forgot about us. I went down into the interior section to find a server and told them they haven’t come to our table. She forgot about us. Another waitress came back with only 15 minutes left on the excursion (claimed she didn’t forget about our table). Staff should be more attentive.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the cruise itself. We’re sorry, however, that the onboard service did not meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it can be to feel overlooked during the experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to bring this situation to our attention. Thank you for sharing your comments with us.
— the Croisières AML team ⚓
SusanKiniry_K, Jul 2026
No scenery. Half the cruise is container ships
If it was narrated you couldn't hear anything if you were inside.
Been on many sightseeing cruises. This one is not good!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the cruise did not meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment regarding the sightseeing experience and onboard commentary. Your comments have been shared with the appropriate team. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective, and have a great day. — the Croisières AML team ⚓
Colette_B, Jul 2026
The 4pm Happy Hour tour has NO historical guide. It is simply a boat ride with food & drink. We were VERY DISAPPOINTED!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment regarding the absence of historical commentary during the Happy Hour cruise. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as feedback like yours helps us better understand our guests’ expectations.
— the Croisières AML team ⚓
Janet_W, Jul 2026
It was a great afternoon on the water and the tour guide was very informative however due to the nature of Montreal’s waterfront there is not a lot of scenery. The shipping docks take up a lot of room on the Montréal side and very little scenery on the other. We sat outside with waiter service and had lunch and drinks which made for a relaxing afternoon.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed a relaxing afternoon on the water and found the guided commentary informative. We also appreciate your perspective on the waterfront scenery. It’s wonderful to know that the outdoor seating, lunch, and attentive service helped make your cruise enjoyable.
— the Croisières AML team ⚓
Tim_C, Jul 2026
Big boat. It was somewhat impersonal. The guide was broadcast over a speaker. Not the best experience but one got to see the Montreal sites from the water
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Bonjour, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed seeing Montreal from the water and discovering the city from a different perspective. Your comments are appreciated and help us better understand our guests’ expectations.
The Croisières AML Team
Kelly_M, Jun 2026
This was a lovely tour! Our guide was very informative and we learned a lot about Montreal !
It was also very relaxing in the river with beautiful views ❤️
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Bonjour, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a lovely and relaxing experience on the river while learning more about Montreal. It’s wonderful to know that the guide’s explanations and the beautiful views made your outing so enjoyable ❤️ We hope to welcome you again on board soon!
The Croisières AML Team
Chrystyna_K, Jun 2026
Nice views of Montreal and surrounding areas. Friendly staff. The trip itself is meh, but I suspect there is not much to see along this stretch of the St. Lawrence. An easy river jaunt.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Bonjour, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the views and found our team friendly. We understand that the overall experience may have felt limited in terms of sights along this part of the river. We appreciate your perspective and hope to welcome you again for another relaxing outing on the water!
The Croisières AML Team
Daniel_S, Jun 2026
the trip was very well done but your app is far to demanding for my time. just say good and I don't want to write 10o
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Daniel, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and found the experience well done. We understand your comment regarding the app and appreciate you sharing it with us.
— the Croisières AML team ⚓
Betsy_F, Jun 2026
Nice afternoon on water. Learned interesting facts. Drinks and snacks available. After a lot of walking this is a great activity.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Bonjour, thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed a relaxing afternoon on the water and found the experience interesting. It’s great to know the onboard offerings added to your outing, especially after a day of exploring. We hope to welcome you again for another enjoyable cruise!
The Croisières AML Team
Joan_L, May 2026
Indoor and outdoor seating is great to have the options. Bring sunscreen and hat if it sunny and if it is a cool day you will definitely need a jacket if you plan to sit outside. You have great views of the city and surroundings. The tour guide was great and made the tour fun.
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour, thank you so much for your lovely comment! We’re happy that you appreciated the comfort of having different seating options and that you enjoyed the scenery. Your tips about dressing for the weather are very helpful. It’s also wonderful to hear that the guide added a fun touch to your experience. We’d love to have you back for another great cruise! The Croisières AML Team
Len_B, May 2026
Nice boat, relaxing, refreshments reasonably priced. Commentary was hard to understand at times. Overall a nice way to spend an afternoon in Montreal.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello, thank you for sharing your afternoon with us! We're happy to hear the boat and the relaxed atmosphere made for a pleasant experience on the water. Your note about the commentary is helpful. We hope to welcome you back next time you're in Montréal! The Croisières AML Team
SAMUEL_W, May 2026
It's a fantastic way to view the city and the surroundings while relaxing on the boat. I selected an area where the speakers weren't so I could just enjoy the views.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello Samuel,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed this relaxing way of discovering Montreal from the river. Taking a quieter spot to fully appreciate the scenery sounds like a perfect choice. We’re happy to know the cruise offered you a peaceful and enjoyable moment. We hope to welcome you again on board for another beautiful outing on the St. Lawrence!
The Croisières AML Team 🚢
Brian_G, May 2026
Clean and smooth. Narration not available in bar area. Otherwise just an average boat ride. Great weather helped.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re happy the ride felt smooth and that you could enjoy the river in lovely weather. We hope to welcome you again for an even more engaging moment on board.
Andrew_M, May 2026
Great way to view the city skyline and interesting history. The staff were attentive and 90 minutes was about the right length of time.
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour Andrew_M,
Merci beaucoup d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience à bord de notre croisière !
Nous sommes ravis de lire que vous avez apprécié la vue sur la silhouette de Montréal ainsi que les aspects historiques présentés durant la visite. C’est également un plaisir de savoir que la durée de 90 minutes vous a semblé idéale et que notre équipe a su être attentive à vos besoins.
Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau à bord pour une prochaine découverte, peut-être sous un autre angle !
Cordialement,
L’équipe de Croisières AML 🚢
Cecelia_B, May 2026
The sound system is the best I have heard in open waterway. The young man was really good and animated in sharing the history. One should be prepared for cold and wind to enjoy it. Many were not. The food was okay. The pitcher of sangria was overpriced especially for just being okay. There were a lot of staff and they were nice and helpful. We were an elderly couple.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that the guide’s energy and the onboard atmosphere made your time on the river enjoyable. Spending time on the St. Lawrence should be both comfortable and interesting, and we’re happy that came through. We also appreciate your notes on the food and onboard pricing. We hope to welcome you again for another pleasant cruise.
Ajla_A, Oct 2025
The cruise was a great way to sightsee, especially with the changing foliage and to learn some of the history of the city.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello,
Thank you for your kind words! It’s wonderful to hear the cruise offered an enjoyable and informative way to explore the city.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon!
– The Croisières AML Team
Michelle_S, Oct 2025
Great way to see the St Lawrence, views of Montreal and Old Port. Informative, relaxing, beautiful sights!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello,
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed discovering Montréal and the Old Port from the St. Lawrence River. It’s always a pleasure to know our guests appreciated both the views and the relaxing atmosphere on board.
We look forward to welcoming you again for another great cruise.
- The Croisières AML Team
Adelina_C, Oct 2025
Viator should give more information about whether or not travellers were able to buy brunch on the 11:30 am boat ride. We didn't know and had brunch elsewhere.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello,
Thank you for your comment. We understand how important it is to have clear information when planning your outing. For our cruises without a meal, food and beverages are available for purchase directly on board, while certain departures also offer meal options. We encourage guests to check the details on our official website or contact us directly for the most accurate information before their cruise.
We hope you still enjoyed your time on the river and that we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon.
– The Croisières AML Team
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