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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Canada

195 tours  ·  from $18

Half of this country only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a twenty-minute harbour hop to a full day out among whales, each priced and clear about how long you really get on deck.

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - From Dufferin Islands to the power stations
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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

1.Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

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

You’ll explore Niagara Falls with a guide such as Cheryl, Carlos, or Vinnie, traveling in a group of up to seven. The tour includes Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, scenic viewpoints, hotel pickup, and a 20-minute boat ride from May to December. In winter, Niagara Takes Flight replaces the cruise.

“This was a great tour and our guide, Samara was friendly and knowledgeable. We were picked up promptly and the tour covered all the things we wanted to see and do plus a couple more!”

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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

2.Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

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

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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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat - Skylon Tower, 520 feet above the river
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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

This four-hour Canadian Niagara Falls tour pairs Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, and Niagara City Cruises with scenic stops at the Whirlpool Rapids, Floral Clock, and Dufferin Islands. A guide such as Manish, Vinny, or Heidi handles transport, tickets, narration, and timing for groups of up to seven.

“Customer service was truly helpful. We ran into a problem before getting to the tour location and they were so kind on the phone and followed through with us.”

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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - Getting to Chouinard Pier from Petit Champlain
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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

Board at Chouinard Pier for a 90-minute daytime cruise past Old Québec, Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans, and Montmorency Falls. A bilingual guide, sometimes in costume as Louis Jolliet, explains the sights in English and French. You also get outdoor decks, an indoor bistro, bar, and photo-friendly river views.

“It’s always nice to be on the water, we didn’t have the best weather, but we enjoyed it. Anyhow, the gentleman that did the speaking and information on the ship was great.. Very enjoyable !”

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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

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

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

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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Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise - Starting at Pier 6 on Queens Quay West
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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

From Pier 6, cruise Toronto Harbour and the Islands with an English-speaking guide and captain. Expect skyline views, island homes, wildlife areas, local stories, and plenty of photo stops aboard a small boat for $28.

“It was a nice boat tour. The time was well used :)”

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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower - Seeing the river’s power at the Whirlpool
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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

Travel from central Toronto to Niagara Falls in a small group of up to 23 people. Your guide, often Haroon, Shahz, or Shaz, handles the drive and timing while you see the falls by boat, from Skylon Tower, and at Table Rock. Seasonal options and tastings add value.

“Shaz was excellent. Very knowledgeable, clear and concise. Kept us in the loop as to what was happening and updated timeline. We made a mistake on which bus to get on but they worked it out and we very much enjoyed our day! Thank you!!”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise - Getting to the boat at 5920 Niagara Parkway
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

8.Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

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

Join Niagara City Cruises at 5920 Niagara Parkway for a 40-minute evening catamaran ride beneath the illuminated Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil Falls. You will reach the riverside patio by funicular-style access, receive a mist poncho, and watch fireworks from the water when weather allows.

“So amazing this boat ride . Right by the falls and see the fire works . Loved the sky line behind also”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey - Commentary on the road to Niagara
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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

Take a guided day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls with pickup at 12 central locations. Your English-speaking guide, such as Lina, Leo, Kaleb, or Andrew, handles the timing while you enjoy Horseshoe Falls, photo stops, maple syrup tasting, and optional Hornblower and Journey Behind the Falls tickets.

“Our group had a guide Leo, a cheerful, witty guy. We heard a lot of information. We looked at the waterfall from all sides and had enough time for this. I am absolutely delighted with the trip.”

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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

10.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

11.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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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - What the 90-minute route actually shows you
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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

12.Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

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

Sail for about 90 minutes from Montréal’s Grand Quai, with a bilingual guide, outdoor decks, city views, and an onboard bar and bistro. You’ll pass the Old Port, Biosphere, Olympic Stadium, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and Îles de Boucherville. Happy hour departures include one drink for adults.

“The river cruise was very pleasant, the guide was good, well spoken in both french and english. The boat does not go very far so it seems a bit pricey. Also, we thought we had a drink included but it is only for the 4pm departure.”

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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

13.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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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise - Boarding at Jacques-Cartier Pier
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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

Depart Jacques-Cartier Pier for a 1 or 1.5-hour cruise on Le Bateau-Mouche. A live English-French guide points out the Clock Tower, Biosphère, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and Habitat 67 while you choose between sheltered decks, an open-air terrace, and onboard drinks.

“It was great to see Montreal from the river. Especially thrilled to see Habitat 67. We really loved our trip.”

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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - Finding orcas, humpbacks, and gray whales
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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

Cruise Victoria’s Salish Sea for about 3.5 hours with Eagle Wing’s naturalist crew. You may ride a semi-covered catamaran or open boat while looking for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, otters, eagles, and seabirds. Whale sightings are guaranteed, with a free return tour if none appear.

“This was a truly wonderful experience, we were visiting from Edmonton and my first time visiting the island and this was one of the highlights of our trip. We were lucky to see a number of Humpback Whales, Seals, Sea Lions. All of the crew were so welcoming, knowledgeable and awesome. Shout out to Derek, Sam, Jo, Clint & Captain Rod for how informative and engaging they made the trip. Such a memorable experience and would love to come back and sail with Eagle Wing again (and cross my fingers for seeing Orca's next time).”

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