The 15 Best Boat Trips & Cruises in Canada

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Your 4-hour time plan, and where it usually feels long or short

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,207 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Our pick

Premium Canadian-side Niagara Falls tour with Hornblower boat ride, Journey Behind the Falls tunnels, and Skylon Tower views. Small group.

“Fantastic experience! We lucked out with the weather—‘Behind the Falls’ was a great warm-up to the boat tour, which delivered awe and spray in equal measure. Skylon offered stunning panoramic views, and thanks to clear skies, we even spotted the CN Tower. Carlos, our guide, was friendly, punctual, and safe, adding a few bonus stops. While views of the Old Scow and Dufferin Islands were brief, his cheerful guidance made up for it. Mid-week in mid-Sept meant minimal crowds, and with everything walkable (if you're fit), you could DIY for £50–£60. Still, having someone like Carlos to steer you with a smile was a plus. Best part? Meeting Larry and…”

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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

2.Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,178 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $53

A $53 Toronto day trip to Niagara Falls with guided stops, free time at the Canadian side, and optional Hornblower cruise.

“Our driver was the best, very funny and very good driver.”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

3.Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147Top rated

See Niagara from above, behind, and by boat on a small-group tour with skip-the-line tickets, plus Skylon Tower views and local stories.

“Vinnie did a great job of giving us the best of Niagara Falls. Just a really nice man giving a first rate tour.”

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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

4.Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,000 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $47

Cruise Québec City on the St. Lawrence with a bilingual guide, photo stops at Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans, and Montmorency Falls.

“If you go to Quebec you need to have this experience. Beautiful views, had a bar for your drinks and a menu with food inside. You can view 360 inside the boat. Great experience.”

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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

5.Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,576 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $63

Niagara Falls day trip from Toronto with door-to-door pickup, maple tastings, and optional Hornblower boat cruise plus Journey Behind the Falls.

“Very kind tour guide (TRACEY) she was accommodating to her passengers needs. She was friendly and funny . when I return ill be booking with Viator .”

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Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

6.Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,566 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

1-hour Toronto Harbour and Islands cruise with live English narration, calm island lagoons, and photo-friendly skyline views for about $28.

“We really enjoyed this tour and our guide was very knowledgeable and funny.”

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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

7.Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,406 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $51

Toronto to Niagara Falls day trip with skip-the-line boat cruise, optional Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower views, and maple tastings.

“This was an awesome experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable, personable, and funny. I was worried about going to Niagara Falls in December because of the cold. It was a beautiful experience in winter. I enjoyed the Journey behind the Falls and the boat tour next to the falls. I even had time to stop at the Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls and get a t shirt! Highly recommend this tour!”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

8.Evening Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,335 reviews · 40 min · from $35

See Niagara Falls lit up at night and fireworks from a 40-minute catamaran cruise with mist poncho and riverside patio access.

“Highly recommend this activity, best experience I’ve ever had in my life”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey

9.Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,277 reviews · from $55

Toronto to Niagara Falls in one day with skip-the-line sights, guided stories, maple syrup tastings, and time to explore at your pace.

“Really fun trip to the Niagara Falls. Suresh was a great tour guide. The boat ride is amazing. The journey behind the falls is not that great IMO. I wish there was more time at the falls.”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

10.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,179 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

3-hour whale watch from Tadoussac in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Bilingual naturalists, fjord views, onboard bistro.

“Multiple different whales species seen. Dress warmly! Parking might prove to be a hike.”

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Toronto: Niagara Day Tour w/ Niagara on the Lake & Boat Ride

11.Niagara Day Tour w/ Niagara on the Lake & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,137 reviews · 8 hours · from $60

Niagara Falls from Toronto in 8 hours, with Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Voyage to the Falls boat cruise option, plus big views and free time.

“The day was truly perfect, an unforgettable experience. Our guide Michael created a comfortable, laid back atmosphere and gave us very informative insights. We traveled with two small children (5 and 4 years old) and the lace was very doable for them”

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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

12.Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,889 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $36

Guided St. Lawrence River cruise from Montréal Old Port, with bilingual narration, landmark views, and happy hour drinks.

“ecellent visibilty from top deck. great commentary. covered the city, commercial ports & funpark South sixe of river. right length of cruise to cover all main poibts”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

13.Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $165

Full-day Niagara Falls tour from Toronto with winery tasting, falls-view lunch, and boat cruise in season, plus Niagara-on-the-Lake time.

“It was a wonderful experience. Our driver was great. The stop at the winery was good. Bought some wine. The lunch stop at Niagara was very nice and good. Good options for lunch. We had a beautiful view having lunch. The boat ride was awesome. Got soaked. Tour was great. Highly recommended”

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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

14.Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,792 reviews · from $30

Cruise Old Montreal to the St. Lawrence on Le Bateau-Mouche for about $30, with bilingual narration and big views of top landmarks.

“Guide was very entertaining Good way to see some of Montreal”

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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

15.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,729 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

A 3.5-hour Victoria whale and wildlife cruise in the Salish Sea, guided by naturalists, with a whale sighting guarantee or free return.

“Absolutely amazing. I cried. The experience was so beautiful and having the Crew explain about the whales and the differences and life span was so interesting.”

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