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Montréal: Sightseeing River Cruise + AURA Experience at Notre-Dame

Set sail on the St. Lawrence River through beautiful Montréal

★ 3.0 · 1 ratings2 hr 10 min
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Notre-Dame Basilica
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Duration2 hr 10 min
LocationMontreal

The experience

Set sail on the St. Lawrence River through beautiful Montréal

Glide along the tranquil St. Lawrence River for 90 minutes with the cityscape of Montréal as your backdrop. Along the way, a bilingual guide, well-versed in the city's lore, will regale you with tales of Montréal's historic figures and maritime heritage.

Then, prepare to be transported to another dimension with the AURA experience. Conceived by the creative minds at Moment Factory, AURA is a mesmerizing blend of visual wizardry and melodic magic, set within the Gothic Revival grandeur of the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal.

This spectacle of light, sound, and architecture lasts around 40 minutes, allowing ample time to explore illuminated stations and dive into an immersive multimedia journey.

What’s included

  • Sightseeing river cruise with guided commentary
  • Admission to Notre-Dame Basilica's AURA Experience

Not included

  • Guide gratuities
  • Food and drink (bar service available onboard cruise)

Where to go

Montreal Sightseeing Cruises

200 Rue de la Commune Ouest

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/Toronto

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Smoking is not permitted onboard

This ticket doesn't include general entry to the basilica

Photography and video recording are not permitted during the AURA Experience Show

Experience isn't wheelchair accessible

The AURA Experience ticket is undated and valid throughout the 2026 season

Before purchase

Children under 2 are free. No ticket is required.

Good to know

The AURA Experience is a four-act multimedia show combining dynamic lighting, orchestral music, and expressive architecture

Check the AURA Experience's operating schedule before your visit, as opening days and times may vary

How to use

Arrive at the ticket booth on The Grand Quay at least 30 minutes before your selected departure time to exchange your voucher for a boarding pass

Boarding starts approximately 30 minutes before departure. Boats depart on time, so plan accordingly

Show your boarding pass to the staff when boarding the cruise

Your selected timeslot is for the guided sightseeing river cruise

When boarding, you will receive two separate tickets: one for the cruise and one for the AURA Experience

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