Banff 
From cruises on the North Saskatchewan River to experiencing the aquamarine waters of Alberta on a boat cruise that takes one on a trip along the majestic views of the Canadian Rockies, here are five cruises and boat tours to experience in Alberta.
Waterton National Park – Photo Credit: Waterton Cruise
1. Waterton Cruise
Go on a scenic cruise from Canada to the United States! Step aboard the historic M.V. International, and cruise along the shoreline of beautiful Upper Waterton Lake, and cross the International border to Goat Haunt, Montana. Enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain scenery the Waterton National Park offers.
View majestic towering cliffs, unique geological formations, beautiful waterfalls, snow-clad mountain peaks and the International Border. The boat makes photographic and wildlife stops. Bald eagles, bears, moose, deer, mountain sheep and mountain goats are often seen. More Details
May to Canadian Thanksgiving. (2025 — May 3 to October 13)
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Waterton National Park – Upper Waterton Lake.
$67 & Child (3 – 12): $33 &up
2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Experience the Canadian Rockies from a new perspective while cruising beautiful Lake Minnewanka on this panoramic one-hour interpretive cruise.
Beginning from the western end of the largest lake in Banff National Park, the Banff Lake Cruise sets sail under towering peaks, where you’ll take in the amazing and ever-changing views of the rocky shoreline to Devil’s Gap.
Hear the stories of the submerged village of Minnewanka Landing. Keeping your eyes on the forested shore, you might spot bighorn sheep, bald eagles and even the occasional bear. Cruise Details
Credit: Lake Minnewanka Lake Cruise/Pursuit Adventures
Early May to Canadian Thanksgiving. – May 8 – October 12, 2026
Banff National Park – Lake Minnewanka
Adult: $75 & up ; Child: $48.75 & up
3. Maligne Lake Cruise
Sail 14 kilometres along Maligne Lake, past towering peaks & glaciers, to the peaceful and remarkable Spirit Island. Sit back, relax and enjoy vibrant stories from the onboard tour guide, including the history of the lake and its earliest explorers, along with the geology, glaciology, flora & fauna of the area.
Upon arrival at Spirit Island, the boat docks, and guests can disembark and enjoy a short nature trail leading to a viewing platform for that bucket list photo overlooking Spirit Island. Cruise Details
~ Late May to Canadian Thanksgiving. — Dates: May 27 – October 11, 2026
Jasper National Park – Maligne Lake
Adults (age 16+): $106 & up
Child (age 6-15): $68.90 & up
Children 5 and under are free
4. S.S. Moyie Paddlewheeler – Calgary
Credit: Heritage Park
Set sail for a scenic summer cruise on Calgary’s only paddlewheel boat and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Glenmore Reservoir & the majestic Rocky Mountains.
The boat replicates S.S. Moyie, a historic sternwheeler used on Kootenay Lake to ferry passengers from the Canadian Pacific Railway rail terminal at Kootenay Landing to Nelson, B.C. Details
20-minute cruises Daily During Heritage Park’s Summer Operating season.
Glenmore Reservoir – Heritage Park, Calgary
Day Cruise: Included in Heritage Park Admission
5. Edmonton Queen Riverboat
Edmonton Riverboat offers a calming river cruise on the North Saskatchewan River on a 339-passenger paddle-wheeler.
The 2025 season will also include special themed events like brunch/dinner buffet cruises, Fathers’ Day cruises, Duelling Pianos Cruises, and Canada Day fireworks Cruises. Cruise Details
Until Late September/Early October
Rafters Landing, 9734-98 Ave NW
$50 & up; Buffet Cruises – extra
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I wish that you had included Edmonton’s Riverboat cruise. I’d have liked to see prices and menu there…