Discover Montréal from a stunning new perspective with a unique cruise experience

On weekend mornings, step aboard the AML Cavalier Maxim to enjoy a leisurely gourmet brunch overlooking the water topped off with a refreshing mimosa. Later, as evening settles in against the brilliant pink and red horizon, indulge in a three course gastronomical dinner experience conceived by head chef, Santino Testani. With all meals specially prepared onboard, you’ll be delighted by fresh, tasty, and original seasonal offerings punctuated by the creative inclusion of local ingredients, such as salt from the St. Lawrence river and wild Laurientian tea. If history and learning about local landmarks is more your thing, AML Cavalier Maxim’s guided sightseeing tour offers a maritime perspective on Montréal’s unique history and culture, complete with special insights and anecdotes from its knowledgeable tour guides. Craving the quintessential Montréal summer experience? Elevate cocktail hour on the terrasse by enjoying your favourite beverage on AML Cavalier Maxim’s “floating terrace” during either an evening or a fireworks cruise. 

Doubling as a fleet of pleasure cruise vessels when not in use as a convenient maritime shuttle service for pedestrians and cyclists, Navark offer a variety of gratifying nautical experiences, from 5 à 7 (Happy Hour) cruises, Discovery, Culinary, and fireworks cruises, to private excursions and rentals. Family friendly and with lots of options to choose from, fun is guaranteed whether you’re enjoying a Flavour Cruise — Navark’s own twist on a classic wine and cheese tasting brimming with local flavours and ingredients — or a unique guided historical tour of one of Montréal’s lesser-explored, yet equally intriguing surrounding areas. With its intimate setting, their fireworks cruise is a particularly dreamy option for your next romantic date night.

Yearning for the cozy yet effortlessly chic vibes of a European riverboat? Then a cruise on one of  Le Petit Navire’s sleek electric-powered vessels is for you. Whether it’s their Old Port or Lachine Canal Tour — where you’ll experience passing through 3 different locks — you’ll be charmed by an up-close encounter with Montréal’s waterways as well as its unique history and landmarks. Le Petit Navire’s Fireworks Cruise will make you feel like you have front-row seats to a spectacular sound and light show. With a drinks service that begins soon after boarding, you’re just moments away from feeling the wind in your hair and the sound of waves on the water as you take in a panoramic view of Montréal from what feels like your own little riverboat. Children and small to medium pups are welcome.

With its sleek lines and a glass-domed upper deck that allows for stunning panoramic views even when seated inside, step aboard the Bateau-Mouche and prepare to cruise Montréal’s Old Port in style. Day tours are specially designed for soaking up every last drop of summer as you take in the sights and learn about Montréal and its surrounding islands from their friendly guides. Dinner cruises offer a gourmet a la carte culinary experience, where you can pick and choose to create a bespoke meal of up to 6 courses. Fancy a Fireworks Cruise? As with everything they do, the Bateau-Mouche once again puts their own atmospheric spin on the experience by offering live musical accompaniment to Loto-Québec’s legendary show of lights.

Taking Maritimes Shuttles is a green, affordable way for pedestrians and cyclists to get from the Old Port to Parc Jean-Drapeau and Longueuil via Montréal’s waterways from mid-May to mid-October. Whether you’re catching a Navark cruise in Longueuil and need to get there from the Old Port or are returning to the Old Port after a day of sightseeing on Île Sainte-Hélène, this river shuttle service allows you to sit back, relax, and avoid traffic while taking in the view from the water.