With urban Montreal as a backdrop, a chic and elegant decor, a refreshing musical band and an irreproachable service, the Bateau-Mouche sails their patrons into a gourmet cruise where creativity is the guest of honor. Discover menus created by the star chef, Louis-François Marcotte, in collaboration with Benoit Hogue from La Brigade Volante.
Reviews of Bateau-Mouche Souper Croisière describe a visually stunning, immersive dining cruise with heated domes, breathtaking views of the Old Port and Montreal by night, and a romantic or festive atmosphere that many consider memorable. Visitors frequently praise the concept, ambiance, and some dishes and drinks as excellent, and the service is often described as friendly and attentive when well executed. At the same time, opinions vary on execution, with several mentions of slow or disorganized service, long waits between courses, and meals arriving tepid or cold. Pricing is consistently noted as high, with some feeling portions do not match the cost, though others view the experience as worth it for the overall immersion and atmosphere. Logistics such as locating the venue, signage, and balancing heat and comfort inside the domes are noted, along with occasional heat or temperature issues. Many reviews highlight the setting for special occasions, romantic evenings, or group celebrations, and several say they would return for a future event or the summer version. Overall, the reviews present a mix of magic and frustration: a unique, splashy experience can be extraordinary, but consistency in service and meal timing can make or break the night.
Beautiful setup & a great breakfast menu. The lovely young lady who served us, did an amazing job. It was overall a unique experience having our own private space while enjoying the view of the frozen harbor!👌🏻
The dome is very nice, well-prepared & the view is beautiful, however the main course arrived almost cold & took an hour longer to arrive after the appetizer. The staff explained that the kitchen prioritizes those on the boat, so those in the dome have to wait longer to be served. I bought it as a birthday present for my partner, but the staff gave us a menu with prices, which is rude, considering you already agreed on the price & chose how many courses you want when you make the reservation & pay in advance. For the price you're paying for the experience, I thought it would be better. Paying more than $300 for the night & receiving cold meat after waiting an hour for the main course... it's not worth it in my opinion.
Feb 9, 2026
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I didn't expect anything other than a view & probably'ok' & colder food than inside of a restaurant.
Well, it was a pleasant surprise.
I'm glad I didn't get influenced with some of the negative comments here. You need to acknowledge the physics & logistics & then you can appreciate or do a constructive criticism.
Its outside. Its cold between the dome & kitchen. They have some equipment to carry the stuff without losing too much heat etc but the time it takes from the kitchen to your table won't give you a sizzling salmon or steak in your plate, but you won't eat ice cold, no worries.
Service speed. They could have different ways to optimize the time for order & delivery, with the distance etc, it should be electronic & what not, some will say, at the same time, you are here to enjoy the view, you rent the space for a few hours & just relax! Yes there's always room for improvement. They might miss some small details like pour you water but you can do it yourself, if you get triggered for things like that, you're missing on the experience.
Temperature. We were there at about 0 degree celsius. Heaters inside the dome.did the job. Never got cold. Staff was super nice & friendly.
Tip them considering if you would do that kind of work in this temperature & they diserve every dollar even if your beer takes 10 minutes to arrive.
Environment/mood. Magical. Silence. Beautiful & more space than anticipated. I loved this. No crying baby or loudmouth next to us, no dramma, just some quality time with my GF as I was looking for something different than the usual restaurant.
Would I recommend? Yes. But Calibrate your expectations.& relax.
Will I come again? Most probably for a special event.
Is it expensive? Well, its not cheap. Its not outrageous considering the setup, electricity (not only 1 fan but several), rental & logistics involved.
Unfortunately, the experience was far from pleasant. First of all, there is no clear signage to reach the location. The access road is extremely dangerous, & there was not even a grain of salt on the path to ensure the safety of guests.
Despite having a confirmed table reservation, we were forced to wait in line for about 30 minutes in the cold. To make matters worse, the boat remained docked, & we were charged extra for a'window seat.' If you are going to charge for a view, the boat should be positioned facing the river, not a marina wall.
Although the server was pleasant, the service was very slow, & our four-course menu was incomplete-the soup was unavailable, allegedly because we arrived late, even though the delay was due to waiting to be admitted.
The space was very cramped. Overall, it was an expensive experience that did not meet expectations.
A little slow in the beginning but amazing once they got started. Elyga & Jeremy did an amazing job. It was a great experience. The views were stunning!
The setting is really quite enchanting. The domes are so beautiful, with really great lighting, cozy atmosphere, heating ventilation, Bluetooth speakers for your own music, & great view of Montreal's old port at night.
One thing that really stuck out for us was the service. Both Felix & Jeremy were so courteous, polite, quick & really hospitable. We are so grateful for them two keeping the drinks flowing, keeping the cool dishes cool & warm dishes warm despite it being -8C outside here tonight. Not an easy task but they were very successful at keeping everything as intended.
Thank you for such a special experience.
I took the 60min cruise.
Overall, it was fine.
But nothing I wiuld go for again. Not as fancy & clean as it looks in the pictures.
Plus, there was not enough space to stand on the deck & enjoy the views.
Took the 1 hour day time tour. Boat & amenities clean & comfortable. Beautiful views along the river & informative commentary from the guide. Food options were limited on the menu so better for the view & experience than a meal.
We come almost every year, but this was our first time doing the fireworks cruise-& it was absolutely fantastic! The whole evening was beautiful & so well organized. Alain, our waiter, was friendly, informative, & incredibly helpful throughout the night. From the stunning views to the great service, it was such a memorable experience. We enjoyed every moment & definitely recommend trying it at least once!
Jul 28, 2025
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We had the 60 min cruise. We were a group of 5 adults & 2 kids. The music background was too loud, & it felt like you are going clubbing. I don't need that type of music when going on a boat cruise, not sure why someone would want that.
Some of the facts that were given were how much it cost a long time ago to be built. I wish they spoke more about the history of the city instead of telling me how much the Jacques Cartier bridge or the Goliath at La Ronde cost...
So for the price of it, I think they can do a better job on the story of Montreal, or fun facts of the area where we are cruising by.
The seating is good, views are good. It felt like 39°C outside & we still enjoyed being on the outdoor part of the boat. A/C is in the indoor part of the boat.
What a wonderful evening - we celebrated our friends birthday & felt like we were welcomed like family. Our server Éric was wonderful (& oof what an amazing singing voice - best rendition of happy birthday we've ever heard!) highlight recommend the staff - the food & the view / atmosphere. We've never gotten a chance to see the city from this view. Loved it!
Loved the dinner & ride! Beautiful views of the city & river. We had an incredible server as well, Eric, who was so beyond kind & bright-spirited & accommodating. Made the experience even more lovely
An unforgettable afternoon at Le Bateau-Mouche's dome. The setting was serene & beautifully curated, with gorgeous views of the Old Port. The service was flawless-attentive, kind, & made the whole experience feel truly special. A perfect escape in the heart of Montreal
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I loved coming here! Beautiful view at night , i would recommend booking sunset hours to enjoy the most beautiful view ! The domes are heated & comfortable.
We went to new dome, atmosphere was really nice the dome is clean inside, you can choose the music by connecting your phone on the Bluetooth speaker. Even with the heater it was still a little bit cold, but we did dress accordingly. It's a little bit on the pricey side considering you pay 120$+tax + the diner itself was around 280$ with 2 virgin pina colada (they were okay) & the 8oz steak. We took the 4 services which was 89.99$ per person. The mises en bouche was already on the table when we got to the dome which was sweet potato hasbrown with Cajun spices & yellow beet origami, pretty good! For the appetizer we got the beef cured salmon gravlax, one of my fav of the whole dinner!! For the main course I had the grilled salmon with the creamy lobster bisque, pretty good! My husband had the 8oz AAA grilled beef filet which was also good! For the dessert we had the chocolate fondant & the caramel cheesecake which was okay! Overall the experience was nice but I don't think it's worth the price which was in total around 430$! The food was great but not exceptional for that price, I would recommend for a special occasion maybe, the view was nice of the Champlain bridge **** also please note that the parking at the yatch club is 25$!!!!!
What a lovely ride! Beautiful view of city. Tried in day time but believe more beautiful in dark as well. Will definitely try next time while dark. Just tried lemonade, very refreshing!
Nice experience, not for a romantic supper though, very crowded & noisy. The view from the windows was gorgeous. We ate very delicious tapas. I forgot to thank Sabrina for the table service & all the stuff, she was very professional with a nice smile.
The food is nothing special but you book the bateau mouche for the views! The service from our waiter was a bit slow but that could be for being understaffed.
