Electric Boat, Onboard Bar

Montreal: Guided Electric Boat Cruise in Small Group

★ 4.6 399 reviews

from $28.95 per person

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Duration: 45 minutes
Meeting point: Le Petit Navire
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Le Petit Navire

Overview

Le Petit Navire runs this 45 minute electric boat cruise out of the Old Port, departing from Jacques Cartier Pier and looping past much of the waterfront's best known landmarks. Everything on the route is a pass by rather than a stop, so the experience is essentially a moving commentary: you glide out from King Edward Quay, drift past the former Montreal Harbour Commissioners' Building and the Old Port locks of the Lachine Canal National Historic Site, then head toward Habitat 67, the Courant Sainte-Marie, and the Jacques Cartier Bridge before turning back past the Yacht Club de Montreal and the Clock Tower.

The group is capped at 30 travellers, though reviewers repeatedly describe it as a small, uncrowded boat with room to move. Several travellers also praised the guides as friendly and informative.

It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and parking is not covered.

What's Included

Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages (Available to purchase onboard for 18 years old and above.)
Parking fees

Rating And Season In Brief

Rating	4.6 from 399 reviews
Weather	Needs good weather: if the operator cancels for poor weather you are offered another date or a full refund.

Itinerary

Meet at Jacques Cartier PierFind Le Petit Navire at Jacques Cartier Pier and proceed down the ramp on the right side of the pier's entrance. The cruise ends back at this same point.
King Edward QuayThe boat passes King Edward Quay as it moves through the harbour.
Harbour Commissioners' BuildingYou pass by the former Montreal Harbour Commissioners' Building as the boat moves through the port.
Old Port locks and Lachine CanalThe route passes the Old Port locks, part of the Lachine Canal National Historic Site.
Habitat 67 and Courant Sainte-MarieThe boat passes Habitat 67, then runs into the Courant Sainte-Marie.
Jacques Cartier Bridge and Yacht ClubYou pass in sight of the Jacques Cartier Bridge and continue past the Yacht Club de Montreal.
Montreal Clock Tower and returnThe final pass by is the Montreal Clock Tower, after which the boat returns to Jacques Cartier Pier. Total time on the water is 45 minutes.

Bikes parked in a row beside the Lachine Canal path under young trees, with a lock gate on the still green water.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking, based on the tour details and what past passengers have reported.

Meeting the boat. Hotel pickup is not stated. The meeting point is the ramp on the right side of the entrance to Jacques Cartier Pier, and the tour starts and ends there. Check the meeting details on the booking page before setting out.
Group feel. Up to 30 travellers are allowed, but reviewers often mention the boat feeling small and uncrowded, with plenty of room. Several said the smaller vessel made the trip feel personal compared with a larger sightseeing boat.
Bilingual commentary. One reviewer said their guide gave commentary in French and English, so expect some bilingual narration depending on the departure. Most reviewers found the commentary informative and fun.

Drinks on board. Alcoholic beverages are available to purchase on board for travellers 18 and over. One reviewer noted no outside food is allowed.
Timing and sun. Many travellers recommend an evening or sunset departure for the light on the skyline. Sunset slots come up again and again in the reviews.
Weather dependency. The cruise requires good weather and will be cancelled in poor conditions, with a choice of another date or a full refund. Check the forecast before your departure.

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Common issues. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and parking fees are not included, and drinks cost extra. Poor weather can force cancellation, in which case the operator offers a different date or a full refund.

Common Questions

How Long Is The Electric Boat Cruise?

The cruise lasts 45 minutes, departing and returning to Jacques Cartier Pier. Several reviewers found that length well suited to a quick harbour loop.

What Is Included In The Price?

The price includes the Goods and Services Tax. Alcoholic drinks are sold separately on board for travellers 18 and over, and parking fees are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Le Petit Navire on Jacques Cartier Pier in the Old Port. Head down the ramp on the right side of the pier's entrance; the boat returns to the same spot at the end.

Is The Cruise Wheelchair Accessible?

No, the boat is not wheelchair accessible. The meeting point is near public transportation, and most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window no refund or changes are accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

How Many People Are On The Boat?

The maximum is 30 travellers. In practice, reviewers often describe a small boat with plenty of room and no crowding.