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The 15 Best Boat Cruises in Canada

54 tours  ·  from $26

Harbour loops, river dinners and the run under the falls. These 15 are priced by time on the water, with a note on which ones feed you and which hand you a plastic cup.

Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise - Queenston Heights, Brock’s Monument, and the Niagara River
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

1.Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

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

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls in air-conditioned comfort with a licensed guide such as Bernard, Manny, or Jeremiah. Stop at the Floral Clock, Whirlpool, and Maple Leaf Place, then enjoy free time by the Falls. Add the Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, helicopter, or zipline.

“It was easy to book an additional activity on the day. We booked the helicopter ride. We were dropped off and the driver was waiting to take us back”

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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option - Pickup from downtown Toronto and Mississauga
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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

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

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

Spend about nine hours traveling from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls with an English-speaking guide, free time, photo stops, maple tasting, and optional attractions. Guides such as Andrew, Tracy, John, and Paul add local stories. Choose the seasonal boat cruise or winter Niagara Takes Flight.

“Excellent! Bus pick-up was on time, journey was smooth, the host was friendly, and the itenerary was well planned”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour - Choosing Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine
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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

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

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

Join AML Cruises for a three-hour bilingual cruise through the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Naturalist guides such as Cedric and Chantelle explain the whales in French and English while you watch for belugas, humpbacks, minkes, fins, seals, and porpoises from indoor or open-air decks.

“We paid a little more for the VIP opytion. Excellent experience. We were looked after very well and lunch was an impressive selection of local produce and was delicious. We watched 3 humpback whales feeding together which was an incredible sight. A shame that we then did not have enough time to see any belugas in the fjord.”

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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake - Meeting the bus in Toronto
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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

4.Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,102 reviews · from $71

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in an air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Michael, Tony, or Edward. See Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Floral Clock, Whirlpool Rapids, and Niagara Gorge, then add the seasonal Voyage to the Falls cruise or Skylon Tower in winter.

“Thoroughly recommended as a bucket list experience. Juide Michael was a comedy genius. What a bonus!”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch - Wine tasting at Niagara College
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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

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

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

Spend about 10 hours traveling from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned coach. You’ll taste local wine, enjoy a three-course meal overlooking the falls, ride Niagara City Cruises in summer, and explore Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guides such as Wayne, Nikki, Jason, and David provide lively commentary.

“It was great well worth it! First time seeing Niagara Falls. Our tour guide was fantastic. I would definitely do it again and recommend.”

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Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River - What happens during the 45-minute ride
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Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River

6.Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,128 reviews · 45 min · from $69

Take a 45-minute Whirlpool Jet Boat ride from the Canadian side of Niagara River. Your guide explains the river and its landmarks before the captain tackles Devil’s Hole and the 365-degree Hamilton Turn. Choose the Wet Jet for a full soaking or Jet Dome for a dry ride.

“Me and my mom did this and it was easily the highlight of our girls trip!!!”

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Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise - Bridges, parks, and the story beneath the water
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Ottawa Boat Cruise – Rideau Canal Cruise

7.Ottawa Boat Cruise – Rideau Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,127 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Cruise the UNESCO-listed Rideau Canal from the National Arts Centre on a quiet, fully electric boat. Your guide covers about 30 Ottawa landmarks, from Dow’s Lake and Lansdowne Park to Château Laurier and the Canadian Museum of Nature. Guides such as Lily, Wendy, Theo, and Ellen are noted for warm, lively commentary.

“Wendy is an excellent tour guide. Very relaxing and informative 90-minute cruise on the Rideau Canal.”

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Niagara Falls Canada Open-Top (Wet) Jet Boat Tour - Arriving at River Frontage Road
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Niagara Falls Canada Open-Top (Wet) Jet Boat Tour

8.Niagara Falls Canada Open-Top (Wet) Jet Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Board an open-top jet boat at Niagara-on-the-Lake for a 45-minute guided run through the Niagara Whirlpool rapids. Guides such as Isabella, Vinnie, Grace, and Charlie have earned praise for their humor and safety focus. Ponchos are provided, but bring dry clothes and waterproof shoes. This tour does not show Niagara Falls.

“It was amazing! So much fun and the staff is grade A! We had never been on a jet boat and it was incredible! Highly recommend this”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise - Maple Leaf Place and Canada’s sweetest souvenir
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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

9.Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 972 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $67

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in a small group of up to 24 people, with live commentary, maple tasting, Clifton Hill, and about three to four hours at the Falls. Add the Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, or Skylon Tower. Guides such as Bernard, Afshin, and Felix are noted for warm, lively service.

“Our driver, Felix was amazing! Lots of knowledge and a funny guy. He cared about every single person on the bus. The tour couldn’t be more eventful. He took us to a flower garden, maple syrup and chocolate tasting, walk behind the falls, to the tower and boat cruise under the falls. The cruise was the best part of all. All for a good price. I strongly suggest Viator to every traveler”

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Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line - Finding the dock and allowing enough time
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Ottawa Boat Cruise – Paul’s Boat Line

10.Ottawa Boat Cruise – Paul’s Boat Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 918 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Cruise Ottawa’s riverfront aboard the Paula D, with French and English commentary from guides such as Wendy, Andi, Andy, and Elodie. You’ll see Parliament Hill, the National Gallery, Rideau Falls, 24 Sussex Drive, and Gatineau views, with upper-deck seating, a bar, canteen, and onboard bathroom.

“It was amazing Wendy the lady working there was so nice and friendly. She explain well the places we saw. She is a 10/10”

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Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour - Starting at 1666 Duranleau Street
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Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

11.Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 839 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Cruise Vancouver Harbour, Burrard Inlet, English Bay, False Creek, and Stanley Park in a small Zodiac boat. Your skipper, such as Connor, Dawson, Jonah, or Thomas, provides local stories while you watch for seals, bald eagles, dolphins, and the occasional gray whale. Expect speed, spray, and cooler temperatures on the water.

“Very enjoyable. Great sights all around False Creek, Stanley Park etc. Well worth it. Captain Dawson was great.”

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Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional) - The Niagara Parkway and its engineering stories
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Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional)

12.Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 787 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls for a late-day tour with scenic stops, Niagara City Cruises, evening illumination, and possible summer fireworks. The optional Sheraton Fallsview buffet adds a falls view at dinner. Guides may include Ali, Johnny, Dwayne, or Drake.

“This is not as advertised. In winter I was informed only 1 trip from the tour guide. I was only notified 24 hours before and said not enough people which is incorrect. we booked afternoon and evening this does not run and when we booked it offered us boat clearly this does not run. We booked day trip and evening with 3 course dinner. There is no boat as it is frozen this should not be advertised as such.”

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Toronto Tall Ship Boat Cruise - Sea shanties, ropes, and the ship’s cannon
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Toronto Tall Ship Boat Cruise

13.Toronto Tall Ship Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 676 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Sail Toronto Harbour aboard the three-masted Tall Ship Kajama, a 1930s schooner, for about 90 minutes after boarding. Help raise the sails, hear sea shanties, watch the cannon fire, and enjoy skyline and Toronto Islands views. Food, drinks, and souvenir photos cost extra.

“Me,my husband,my brother amd his friend went there. We enjoyed a lot❤️. Hopefully we will go there again.”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise

14.Niagara Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 622 reviews · 9h 30m · from $100

Spend 570 minutes exploring Niagara Falls with an English-speaking guide such as Johnny, Gary, Dwayne, or Fabio. Ride Niagara City Cruises to the Horseshoe Falls, visit Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Floral Clock, Whirlpool Aero Car, and Living Water Wayside Chapel, with optional lunch at Sheraton Fallsview.

“It was spectacular and the driver/guide Gary was excellent”

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2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls - What the naturalist commentary adds
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2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

15.2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 557 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

From Bay Bulls, join a two-hour boat trip through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Naturalist guides explain puffins, murres, petrels, and whales as you cruise past four nesting islands. Bring warm layers, and consider the optional CAD 35 shuttle from St. John’s-area pickup points.

“The puffins and minke whale were amazing to see! The The boat and staff showed us the BEST time! Very knowledgeable and fun crew!”

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