Boat trips · CANADA BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 canada boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you board.
See Niagara Falls from a boat, behind the Horseshoe Falls, and atop Skylon Tower on a small-group Canadian tour.
“Good tour guide was an enjoyable tour . Did a couple more extra stops too. You can actually do the tour yourself cheaper but did include pickup from the hotel too and you skip a few queues as well being on a guided tour.”
Review of Toronto’s Niagara Falls day tour, with maple tasting, guided stops, free time, optional boat cruise, and practical booking tips.
“Bernard is an excellent tour guide. He guided us throughout our journey.”
Review the Niagara Falls Canada premium tour, with Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, boat cruise, guides, timing, value, and tips.
“Good tour but limited time in certain areas of the falls. Chaotic at times with organisation. Tour guide Yihu had very poor manners and lack of knowledge of The Falls.”
Review of Québec City’s 90-minute guided river cruise, with Château Frontenac views, Montmorency Falls, bilingual commentary, and practical tips.
“Plenty of seating inside and outside. The guide was very informative. On a beautiful day, it is a great activity.”
Review of the Toronto to Niagara Falls day tour, with boat cruise options, maple tasting, practical tips, costs, timing, and winter advice.
“Andrew led a great day for us to Niagara Falls! He was knowledgeable and fun, willing to answer any questions from the group. I was traveling solo but he made sure I felt included and part of the group. In addition, I travel with a mobility aid and he was great about taking it on and off the bus when we had our longer stops (note: I can go up and down stairs enough to get on and off the bus, but it is a minibus with steps so if you're less mobile than I am be aware of that). By the time we were headed back to Toronto the…”
See Toronto’s skyline and islands on a one-hour narrated harbor cruise with photo stops, local stories, and excellent waterfront views.
“Very enjoyable views on the Toronto skyline and islands. The small boat was so enjoyable. As we cruised past thr larger tour boats , people were standing and looked crowded. We all had lovely seats on a boat similar in size to a water taxi. Also blessed with perfect weather”
Review of the Niagara Falls day trip from Toronto with boat cruise, Skylon Tower, maple tasting, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Haroon was our tour guide and he was a blast. He picked us up early at the meeting spot and checked us all in quickly and smoothly. We drove around Toronto and saw the floral clock which was cool, stopped at the maple leaf center to try a maple syrup flight which was delicious. My husband enjoyed it so much he wants to exclusively use Canadian syrup for all his syrup needs going forward haha. We kept going to the falls which was good. Nice smooth ride. Took in the gorgeous sight. We only bought the basic tour, no attractions, so we didn’t get the chance to do beyond the…”
Cruise beneath illuminated Niagara Falls, feel the mist, and watch a fireworks display from the water for $35 per person.
“Great view of the falls. I highly recommend going at night. The lights and fireworks are beautiful.. Make sure you li e up around 8:30pm to get a good spot.. I recommend the top left side facing the falls in the front”
Review of a Toronto to Niagara Falls day tour with maple syrup tasting, free time, optional boat cruise, and Journey Behind the Falls.
“We loved our trip to Niagara Falls. Everything went perfectly well, and our guide, Winston, was outstanding in carrying us through the day!”
Review of AML Cruises’ 3-hour Tadoussac whale tour, with species, boat comfort, fjord views, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“The vip is worth every penny . Megan was amazing, friendly , and always happy . Loved watching whale watching and the torn guide was awesome. Loved everything about this trip .”
Review of Toronto’s Niagara Falls day tour with Niagara-on-the-Lake, scenic stops, free time, and optional Voyage to the Falls cruise.
“We had a great day and the time flew by. Niagara Falls was very impressive and you had plenty of time to see different things on site, even if you do the boat tour. The tour is really recommended!”
Montréal river cruise review with Old Port views, bilingual commentary, onboard bar, practical tips, pricing, accessibility, and value advice.
“It was the highlight of our trip that week. The weather was great, the guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. Great amenities on board and everyone enjoyed themselves. We highly recommend this sightseeing endeavour. A 5 star experience”
See Montreal from the St. Lawrence on a bilingual Old Port cruise with views of Habitat 67, the Clock Tower, and Jacques Cartier Bridge.
“A wonderful cruise with great views of the city of Montreal, and a great tour guide to explain everything we were seeing.”
Review of Victoria’s 3.5-hour Eagle Wing whale cruise, with orcas, humpbacks, seals, expert guides, boat advice, and practical tips.
“Went for this trip just to see the whales and yup! I did.. what a fantastic creature..bonus that the weather really nice. Complementary warm clothing that they provide really helps when out in the ocean. Learned lots of informations we heard from the crew. 10 out of 10 would recommend 👍”
Cruise the Ottawa River for 90 minutes of bilingual history, Parliament views, Rideau Falls, and water-only sights for $39.
“Our guide, Andy, was excellent and perfect in both languages. She was warm and friendly. The information was topical, interesting, and informative. A good trip on a lovely day.”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
