Experience the captivating natural beauty, delve into rich historical significance, and witness the stunning port and river cities along the St. Lawrence River on these top cruises for 2024 and 2025. The St. Lawrence River and Seaway, serving as the vital link between the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean, was inaugurated in 1959 and offers a truly unique and unparalleled experience worth exploring. Sail nearly 4000 km before heading into the ocean stopping in iconic locations such as Chicago, Detroit, Mackinac Island, Saguenay Fjord, Toronto, Tadoussac, Montreal, Quebec, Trois Rivieres, and Prince Edward Island. Contact us to start planning your cruise on the St. Lawrence.
Best Saint Lawrence River Cruise Lines for 2024-2025
Ponant- the sole French flagged cruise line, navigates the Saint Lawrence Seaway, a network of lakes, canals, and locks connecting Lake Ontario to the St. Lawrence River. Voyages include transports to and from the Le Bellot ship, professional Smithsonian lectures and discussions on board, and a shore excursion in each port of call.
American Queen Voyages - offers Saint Lawrence Seaway cruises that take you to the stunning Atlantic coast onboard Ocean Voyager.Explore British Strongholds, New England colonies, tiny French Canadian villages, Victorian-era cities rich in marine history, and remote islands with outstanding wildlife watching and fascinating local cultures.
Adventure Canada- has been taking visitors to unique destinations like the Saint Lawrence River for over 30 years. Enjoy a Zodiac sail around Quebec's Percé Rock, learn about the region's French cultures, and sample the local cuisine aboard Ocean Endeavour while meeting the fishermen and farmers who make it all possible.
Main cities visited on your Saint Lawrence River Cruise
These are some of the most iconic port towns and cotoes that you will discover as you sail through the Saint Lawrence River and Seaway.
Halifax: A blend of modern and historic meet in the beautiful seaport capital of Nova Scotia. Visit the Public Gardens, walk to Citadel Hill, or simply enjoy its bustling streets.
Montreal: French in style, this port city offers visitors the chance to explore trendy neighborhoods, and iconic architectural and urban features such as Mount Royal Park, St-Denis Street, and the gothic beauty of the Basilica of Notre Dame de Montreal.
Quebec: Marvel at this city’s skyline with the iconic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac at its heart, explore Quebec’s World Heritage Old Town and discover the city’s impressive 19th-century Citadelle.
Trois-Rivieres: Advantageously located between Quebec and Montreal, this small city has a beautiful historic quartier and natural surroundings that make it a perfect place to go walking and sightseeing
Saguenay: A favorite spot for explorers as it is surrounded by three national parks, the famous Saguenay fjord, and an estuary inhabited by a large colony of whales such as blue, fin, and beluga.
Baie-Comeau: This beautiful town is known to be a port for luxury cruises that stop to discover its forestry, hydraulic dams, and touristic activities.
Sept-Iles: Rich in culture and nature, the home of the Innu people gives visitors the opportunity to learn about their traditions and to explore the breathtaking natural landscapes that surround it.
Tadoussac: This colorful town full of history and surrounded by rich forests is also home to one of the oldest holiday resorts in North America, 100-year old Hotel Tadoussac.
Percé and Gaspé: Percé Rock and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence provide visitors with astonishing views that can be enjoyed through hikes and other activities. Explore this area’s cultural, natural, and geological wonders, as well as the beautiful towns of Percé and Gaspé, considered some of the most beautiful in Quebec.
Charlottetown: The capital city of Prince Edward Island, also known as the “Birthplace of Confederation”, or modern-day Canada, will charm visitors with its picturesque streets and parks. Discover its thriving cultural scene and friendly community.
Cap-aux-Meules: Located in the island of the same name, this picturesque town surrounded by wonderful nature is also the archipelago’s commercial center and gateway to the region's most beautiful sites, such as the renowned town of Havre-Aubert.
Baddeck: A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where explorers can admire endless forests, beautiful lakes, and impressive geological features such as gorges and cliffs.
Louisbourg: This charming town is home to the renowned Fortress of Louisbourg, a restored historical site that takes visitors back to how life was in 18th-century Canada.
Lunenburg: Known for its colonial architecture and colorful houses, the World-Heritage old town of Lunenburg will captivate those who visit it.
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3 days ago
The holiday of a lifetime. The company is Alaksa-owned and thhat makes a big difference to the experineces you get i.e. meet genuine First Nations tribes people. The amount of wildlife was beyond my expectation, and seeing everything on sucha small, intimate boat made it even more spoecial and unique.
Liz O
3 days ago
Adventure Life covered all the details in planning our trip to Ireland. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Any trip glitches, which always happen when traveling, were resolved immediately. There were no worries, just fun!
Kathleen Weller
3 days ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
1 week ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.