CANADA RIVER CRUISES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 canada river cruises worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you board.
Review of Québec City’s guided St. Lawrence River cruise, with Château Frontenac, Montmorency Falls, bilingual commentary, tips, and value advice.
“Everything was good! Great info provided by the guide”
Cruise Montréal’s St. Lawrence River for 90 minutes of city views, bilingual commentary, Old Port sights, and relaxed onboard service.
“A great 1-1/2hr river cruise. Informative & great views of some highlights of the city. Food & drink available. Good value for money.”
Cruise the Ottawa River for 90 minutes, with bilingual commentary, Parliament views, Rideau Falls, and practical tips for a $39 outing.
“Andi, our guide, was engaging, knowledgable and super friendly. made the cruise really enjoyable!”
Ride Ottawa’s UNESCO-listed Rideau Canal on a quiet electric cruise with bilingual commentary, city views, and 30 historic sights.
“We absolutely loved this canal trip! Our guide was fun. We chose the final trip of the day at 18.30 and it was delightful. So pleased we did this in our few days in Ottawa.”
Ride Class 5 rapids on Niagara’s lower river, choose a wet or covered jet boat, and enjoy 45 minutes of history, spray, and thrills.
“it was just an amazing experience will do it again!”
Review of Ottawa’s electric Rideau Canal cruise, with route details, guide quality, price, meeting tips, and advice on who should book.
“Wendy is an excellent tour guide. Very relaxing and informative 90-minute cruise on the Rideau Canal.”
Review of Kingston’s 3-hour Thousand Islands cruise, with paddlewheeler views, live music, history, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The Island Queen boat was oversold. Too many people crowded on the boat. People standing at the railing and it was hard to see the views. Spencer the entertainer was marginal. Totally unnecessary to have entertainment on this type of cruise. Charge less for the cruise rather than paying an entertainer. Picked up some interesting tips about Thousand Islands and Wolfe Island.”
Review of Montréal’s 2.5-hour river brunch cruise, with local food, landmark views, bilingual commentary, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.
“Great!! Enjoyed the brunch! Food was tasty, dining room was nice! Cruise was lovely!”
Ride Niagara River Class 5 rapids on a 45-minute jet boat tour from Lewiston, with wet and dry options, river history, and Devil’s Hole.
“this was amazing I would highly recommend. you get very wet the rapids was out of this world. the guides was excellent one of best things I did”
Review of the Montréal to Québec City day trip with Montmorency Falls, Old Québec walking tour, river cruise, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide Yang was lovely and very attentive. It was nice being to experience many activities all in one day. Yang was great at getting us to each meeting point on time and without stress or making us feel anxious. Overall a worthwhile day trip if you want to see Quebec City in a nutshell.”
Cruise Ottawa River views from a floating tiki bar with drinks, music, karaoke, and a certified captain in this relaxed 90-minute outing.
“What a cool little experience. I highly recommend it to tourists and locals alike.”
Explore Ottawa by small-group van, Rideau Canal boat, Parliament Hill, Rockcliffe Park, and expert local guidance in four hours.
“It was great! We were the only ones on the tour so Gabriel was able to cater the tour to our interests. The ride on the Rideau Canal was somewhat late and even that was great. He knew everything about Ottawa and he was entertaining.”
Review the Québec City Weekend River Brunch Cruise, with a three-course meal, bilingual commentary, Château Frontenac views, and Montmorency Falls.
“From our experience it was evident the serving staff ratio to customers on board was not sufficient. Waited too long for coffee refills and general customer concerns. Overall the experience was enjoyable and the historic info provided was excellent. I would definitely recommend your brunch cruise.”
Review of Montreal’s six-hour small-group tour with Mont Royal, Notre Dame Basilica, St Joseph’s Oratory, and a seasonal river cruise.
“Bill was amazing. We saw so much of the city in 4-5 hrs. Including a river cruise. Had a great time!”
See Ottawa glow at night on a small group river cruise and guided driving tour with scenic stops, hotel pickup, and dessert.
“Our guide was informative and friendly. It was a wonderful way to tour the city. We appreciated the little perks. Stopping at the perfect places for pictures and having chairs for the northern lights. Thank you for the experience!”
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