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Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal
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Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal

By Le Bateau-Mouche au Vieux-Port de Montréal
About
Cruise the St. Lawrence River and see Montreal from the water on a sightseeing boat from the Old Port. Montreal can be clogged with traffic during busy hours, but trading ground transport for a river cruise avoids those crowded streets and sidewalks. You’ll have great views of the Montreal waterfront, spotting the Jacques Cartier Bridge, Montreal Olympic Stadium, Habitat 67, and other sites along the way.
from
C$39.99
per adult
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Ages 0-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Start time: Check availability
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Highlights
  • Live commentary explores Montreal landmarks
  • Get a difference perspective while exploring by boat
  • Choose from multiple daily departures
  • Covered seating means you can cruise in any weather

  • Local taxes
What's not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase with VISA, Mastercard or cash)
  • Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board with VISA, Mastercard or cash)


Departure details
  • Old Port of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50703P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

  • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Which attractions will I visit with Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal?
How much is Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal?
Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal price starts from C$40.90. Discover and book Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal on Tripadvisor
What is the Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal cancellation policy?
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Which company provides Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal?
Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal is hosted by Le Bateau-Mouche au Vieux-Port de Montréal. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Le Bateau-Mouche au Vieux-Port de Montréal on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal on Tripadvisor

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50703P1

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Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Old Port of Montreal
    Old Port of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
    See address & details
  • Pass by
    Olympic Park (Parc olympique)
    La Ronde
    Biosphere
    Pont Jacques-Cartier
    Casino de Montreal
    Habitat 67
    Montreal Clock Tower
  • You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
Le Bateau-Mouche au Vieux-Port de Montréal
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

#5 of 34 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Montreal
  • Leyla R
    Leyla R
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    Bateau mouche Picnic
    Multiple issues during the visit. 1) being rushed to enter the boat 2) Overcrowded, the 2 seat places were so tight my knees were hitting the person in front of me or I had to sit in diagonal 3) Food was not to my liking. Seemed to be of questionable quality (crackers were soft due to humidity). Drinks were ok. For the price, would not recommend…
  • ShlD5z
    ShlD5z
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    Worst Dinner Cruise experience ever
    I had been to the Dubai cruise by bateau and had high hopes from the Montreal cruise too. So I booked the 4 course cruise. Unfortunately, the Montreal cruise was an utter disappointment. Firstly let me talk about the food. It was tasteless and bland. There wasn’t any seasoning. The meat was dry like the winter weather, and also hard. It was difficult to cut through the meat. The mashed potatoes were mixed with skin and brown in colour and most importantly not tasty at all. Even the sauces served with the dishes had split from the oil. Now I will talak about the service. As we sat down at our table we noticed that one of the wine glasses was chipped. Even after letting the waiter know, there was no acknowledgment or apology. We had also shared our displeasure with the food, and there was no response neither an inquiry about it. We were taken aback by this behaviour. In the end I wrote the feedback on the form and left it with the bill. But they gave the bill tray back with the feedback form back to us. I have attached it for your reference. For the amount that is charged the service and quality of food was horrendous. I hope you get your act back together, and don’t repeat this in the future.
  • Will H
    Will H
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    Not a good value for money.
    We booked the Picnic cruise package. The picnic was awful, soggy sandwiches, a unknown roll of stuff, took a bite, that was enough, UGH! The embarkation process was chaotic, three different lines, no coordination, much frustration by everyone. Not a good experience for us. We have taken many river cruises, the owners of this cruise business could/should do a lot, lot better.
  • Kenn H
    Kenn H
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    Boring trip on a nice boat
    Very boring trip on a very nice, well-maintained boat. The tour guide, admittedly was only on her third day on the job and in the city. She was reading from her notes but was unsure and had no background or details. They should have supported her with an experienced mentor.
  • Thomas V
    Thomas V
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    Great Day on the River
    We had a lovely cruise on the river, floating past the islands and Habitat, under the Cartier Bridge and on to the modern container port. The views of the fall colors and the downtown skyline were memorable.
  • Christine W
    Christine W
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    Fun cruise on the River
    What a great way to see Montreal from the St Lawrence River. The staff was friendly and you could purchase a cocktail during the ride. Very cool to see Habitat 67 from the water side of it.
  • lemonyfreshk
    lemonyfreshk
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    Sunset cruise is an hour too long and not at sunset
    My husband and I did the “sunset cruise”. It is two and a half hours long, which in our opinion, was about an hour too long. The riverfront of Montreal is largely industrial and the further out you go, the less scenic it is. We also were disappointed to realize that the sun had set an hour prior to the departure of the boat. The music and light show only came on for the last ten minutes of the boat ride. It would be much nicer if it played for a minute or so interspersed through the ride to break it up. It was also a really funny contrast with the jazz music that was playing the rest of the ride.
  • yellowsunsun
    yellowsunsun
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    Beautiful evening!
    Great evening! Dinner was fantastic and the views were amazing. The service however could have been better. I would recommend!
  • Gfallstraveller
    Gfallstraveller
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    Quick tour of Montreal Harbor
    Nothing really special but if you want to get on the water, have a drink and get a quick tour of Montreal this would work. The kids will like it.
  • Dawna R
    Dawna R
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    Epic views of Montreal
    At the Vieux du Port on the waterfront in old Montreal they now have a Ferris wheel just for views of the city. As a Photographer this afforded me the opportunity to capture some panorama shots of the city without having to either climb a hill or take an elevator to the top of a building. Coupled with the transformation of autumn colors illuminating from the trees it made for some nice aerial shots. It is a bit overpriced, yet if you'd like some nice view's it is worth it.
  • Phyllis011
    Phyllis011
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    A view of Six Flags
    This was a bust. We sat outside but couldn't hear a word the guide said due to the engine noise. The best view you saw was of Six Flags. It was not a scenic waterfront nor much to see. It was not worth the money.
  • Barb F
    Barb F
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    Perfect Afternoon
    Took the 90 minute cruise last Monday on a glorious, sunny day. Comfortable seating with good, competent service for beverages. Guide was friendly, informative and open to questions. Really nice perspective on the city and surrounding area.
  • Sissie F
    Sissie F
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    Good Boat Tour
    We took the 1-hour boat tour immediately upon our arrival in Montreal. It was a lovely day, and the boat was not too crowded, so we had a great experience. We really enjoyed seeing the city and learning its history from the water. Our guide was excellent, transitioning from French to English almost seamlessly. We had only soft drinks, so we can’t comment on the quality of the food. The server was adept at getting and filling orders and collecting funds. Definitely worth it!
  • ginab716
    ginab716
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    Just OK
    We were looking for something to do along the waterway while in Old Port and thought the hour long boat ride would be a nice way to relax and take in some sights from a different perspective. We boarded the boat and sat on the top level. This area is open to sun and is not air conditioned so be advised on sunny days. There are a few areas for shade on this level but the trade-off is lack of air circulation. Table service for drinks and light snacks is offered. Once our order was taken we actually wondered if we’d get it by the time the boat returned. Service was extremely slow and beware, tip is already included. The port of Montreal is very industrial and the sights the guide pointed out were somewhat lackluster. Overall, the cruise was ok, but we wouldn’t do it again.
  • LBSRQ
    LBSRQ
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    Nice boat ride on the St Lawrence
    Just long enough with bilingual narrative. Nice drink and snack service. Recommend this petite voyage!
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Eliabeth42
North Carolina9 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Couples
The river views are 90% industrial, so the tour is quite boring. The only cool thing to us is that it was worth seeing Habitat 67. I But I think a tour of Habitat 67 would be better as it’s just $40. This was a waste of money, very boring, and many children running around and other folks just talking over the guide. Plus, the guide speaks in French first and by the time you pass what he/she is talking about, when she speaks in English we’ve already passed it. Anyhoo, we thought the boat tour would help as so much of montreal looks exactly alike, except for the old town and downtown, but it did nothing to enhance our trip.
Written August 9, 2022
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kat5610
Waco, TX30 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Friends
The audio on the boat is terrible. You cannot hear what the tour guide is saying which makes the tour completely useless. If you like going for a boat ride then this tour is for you. If you want to know what is being seen then you should choose another tour. Also, the music that is being played is much much too loud. If they would play the tour guide portion as loud then maybe I could give it 2 stars. Finally, if you have mobility issues there are no accommodations.
Written August 12, 2022
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Darla S
2 contributions
This experience was disappointing. We were under the impression that the tour would include information on the sites along the river. This wasn’t the case for us. Someone talked twice, once about the bridge and then about some other building. The speakers that were in front of us either weren’t turned on or didn’t work, thus the only people who could hear what was said were on the small top deck which held about 20-25 people. Everyone else had to sit downstairs in an enclosed space. At least the seats were comfortable and it wasn’t overly crowded. Basically we paid for an hour boat ride which went in a big circle that tried to sell you food and drinks.
Written August 11, 2022
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2TravelHonies
Toronto, Canada1,032 contributions
Aug. 2021
It was a hot day and the boat was hot inside...it got cooled down at the end of the voyage. No commentary was given and that was a bit disappointing! We were expecting some commentary to enhance this so called sightseeing.
You decide for yourself if it is worth your money.
Written September 10, 2021
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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are really sorry about your experience. We undestand that commentaries would have been appreciated during your visit. We are sorry it was not available for your cruise. We take your comments and suggestions seriously. Do not hesitate to contact us at 514 849-9952 if you wish to discuss this further. Thank you Bateau-Mouche of Montreal
Written October 14, 2021
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Lisa S
Hummelstown, PA9,933 contributions
I’m happy I didn’t read reviews before I made reservations! We did the 90 minute cruise on this beautiful sunny Monday! Who can think of a better way to spend time but on the water? Sure you see a lot of the port but it’s the largest one in North America! So just look at the other side on your way out and see the Biodome and La Ronde amusement park. The view of Montreal from the water is magnificent on your return!

I ordered a pina colada and it was yummy! We sat on the upper deck and yes the sun was hot at times but that made us appreciate the times we were in shade. The narrator spoke in both French & English and also walked around a few times asking if anyone had any questions. We thought it was time well spent.
Written August 28, 2023
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Mary P
2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
It was more or less a 45min-1 hr cruise. First off, its difficult to find the check in area because you have to go down a hidden ramp past the ticket purchase counter. We went back and forth to find it coz there was no sign. It was a very hot day. And of course, the 2nd level of the boat was fried coz they had to open the covers/tarp. So there was nowhere to seat because of the seats would fry you. Bring lots of water. The tour guide had a lot of fillers when she was speaking back and forth to English and French. A lot of "ummm" ahhh, sounds like she did not really know what she was saying or forgetting things. Lastly, the drink gave me a terrible headache. I ordered the virgin/ mocktail mango something.
Written September 12, 2023
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TravelinPear85
Arlington, VA61 contributions
Jun. 2022
Not much of a sightseeing tour as it was a boating excursion. The recorded commentary was not loud enough to be heard. Also, there was very poor drink service, unless you were in the VIP section. You could not order straight from the bar, had to order from a wait person, but they were short staffed. I'd bring my own drink next time. Having said that, it was a nice boat ride to see Montreal from another view.
Written July 7, 2022
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Gwenna E
17 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Couples
This was a nice boat tour! The boat was clean and has plenty of room and seating. A nice menu of items and the tour details are in both English and French. If you sit upstairs you will not be able to hear the voiceover. Perfect tour for grabbing cityscape views and enjoying people watching as you can see jet skiers on the river and pass by the amusement park.
Written August 16, 2022
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Christine M
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Family
It was a nice comfortable boat ride. The tour guide seemed new to the area. Read mostly from her tablet. Not a great deal of history on the area or explanations about buildings or places we passed. Would have enjoyed hearing more of a continuous talk as opposed to 4-5 things explained. Perhaps she’ll get better with experience.

One big negative was the line organization prior to boarding. There wasn’t anyone from the tour group managing it and then we all got shoved back like cattle under this canopy where they roped us in and made us wait another 15 minutes. Better pre-boarding line management would be strongly suggested.
Written September 22, 2023
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Betsy E
New Smyrna Beach, FL8 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Couples
Not enough staff to serve the boat. Confusion when it started to rain and people came inside, orders all messed up. This must happen a lot, so there should be some system in place, even just numbering the tables! We could not hear the PA system to learn about the sites, which was disappointing. The boat itself was nice, clean and comfortable. Our server tried her best, it was just overwhelming.
Written August 19, 2022
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