My wife and I picked Le Petit Navire because we wanted to enjoy a quiet boat ride away from other tourists. The boat is small and doesn’t feel crowded at all. We got some beautiful pics. This was very enjoyable – easily one of the highlights of our trip.
Komi Labitoko
OCTOBER 2024
This was the highlight of our visit to Montreal that day. The boat is small and does not feel crowded at all. It is electric and thus hardly make any loud noise when navigating. This is great because we could hear very clearly the captain and tour guide. They are very knowledgeable and funny as well.
Diana Patterson
JULY 2024
Such a fun experience during my first trip to Montreal! The tour guides and cashier were all so helpful and nice! The length and distance of the tour was perfect, making it just enough to see around and get in the water. The boat is small but very comfortable!
Jordi Vicens Obrador
JULY 2024
Amazing experience to enjoy with family and friends! We loved it! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to discover the history of canal Lachine and the Old port of Montreal!
Emma Poulin
AUGUST 2017
This tour was exactly what we wanted. Comfy open air boat with a ~45min boat ride around the harbour with an explanation of the history and great views of the city. Commentary was in french and english.
Jiggs & Evangeline Martinez
MAY 2023
This is the perfect family friendly tour presented in both French and English. It gives you a snapshot of Montreal’s history and interesting buildings in Old Port. 45 mins is the right amount of time. We loved it!
French and English, and yes, at the same time if needed.
How many people can the boats accommodate?
Le Petit Navire can accommodate 30 people comfortably. Le Petit Navire II can accommodate 20 people comfortably.
Can we bring our dog on board?
If your dog can swim and is small to medium in size, he should have no problems.
Can we eat on board?
No.According to our research, fasting for 45 minutes does not represent a health risk.
Can we buy drinks during the tour?
That’s right!
We start serving drinks while passengers are boarding.
Is there a toilet on board?
(No)*.
*A small toilet is available for emergencies.
Can I get seasick?
For more than 18 seasons and tens of thousands of passengers carried, it is extremely rare that a passenger gets seasick.The captain always listens to his passengers and takes the necessary measures.
Can we take pictures on board?
As much as you want, even with the Captain.
Is there WiFi on board?
Nope.
Can we charge our phone on board?
Not even.
Are the tours guided?
Absolutely!For departures after 7pm, we replace our guide with background music.
In which languages are the guided tours given?
French and English, and yes, at the same time if needed.
How long does the cruise last?
Between 1h30 and 2h in each direction.
Can we buy drinks during the tour?
Absolutely!
How do we get back to the Old Port if we book a one-way ticket to the Atwater Market?
We recommend you rent a Bixi, in only 10-15 min, you will be back. Otherwise, the Lionel-Groulx metro station is a few minutes walk from the market!
Are the tours guided?
Nope.
The music of the fireworks is played instead!
Can we buy drinks during the tour?
Absolutely!
We only pause the service during the fireworks show.
How many people can we be?
To be comfortable:The small ship: 32 adultsThe small ship II: 22 adults
For how long can we charter the boats?
Either 1h (45min on the water) or 2h (1h30 on the water).
Of course. The nearest metro stations are Champ-de-mars and Place d’Armes (orange line).
And by bike?
Also! Several Bixi stations are located around the Old Port.
Do we have to walk far to get to the boats?
If you are parked at one of the two parking lots of the Old Port: 5 min.If you arrive from the Champ de Mars or Place d’Armes metro station: 10 min.And… A bar service is waiting for you on the boat!
Cash, debit and the vast majority of credit cards.
Only credit cards and debit cards are accepted for drinks payments on the boat.
Can I pay in Bitcoin?
Not yet.
Are there any positions available?
We are always looking for dynamic people! If you like working on the water and think you have the skills, send us an email at [email protected]
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📢 Old Port Traffic
Thinking of driving? Just a heads-up: weekend traffic in the Old Port is heavy. Expect slow crawls, pricey parking, and a healthy dose of honking. We recommend walking, biking, or using the public transport.
