The only restaurant boats in Quebec that cook on board!
For more than 20 years, the restaurant business has been an important part of Croisières AML's activities in urban areas, with more than 100,000 meals served on board each year. This product is still in constant expansion. Even today, the AML Cavalier Maxim and AML Louis Jolliet are the only restaurant ships in Quebec where meals are prepared entirely on board.
Travelers consistently praise Croisières AML for friendly, professional staff and attentive service that makes the trip comfortable from boarding to dining. Guided tours are described as informative and engaging, featuring Montreal landmarks and historical context in multiple languages. A variety of dining options on board, from brunch to bistro plates, are appreciated for quality and generous portions, with value enhanced by promotions. The river setting provides panoramic views of the city and its landmarks, with many reviews calling the cruise relaxing and scenic. Packages like tapis rouge are described as elegant and memorable, delivering a polished, VIP feel. The experience is often highlighted as family and group friendly, with a clean vessel and courteous crew. Overall, the combination of city views, informative narration, and warm service creates a memorable way to discover Montreal from the Saint Lawrence.
Tried' le tapis rouge dinner' got seated on the window, food was delicious from appetizers to main course to dessert.
I wanna highlight the amazing service we got from our lovely waitress *Shama* her smile/excellent service made our dinner much better.
If I would change anything in this experience it would be probably the cabin. It's a little old & out of style. Everything else was perfect.
Aug 12, 2025
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Expensive for what you get. The drink they say that comes with the ticket is not cold & it is either beer or wine... The ship is big & comfortable. Restaurant service is not good, feel kinda forced to buy something as the staff comes to you all the time.
The person serving us tried to make us pay for what we did not order. I asked for a single shot on my drink, he asked If I wanted a double shot, I said I wanted the drink with a SINGLE shot.
The bill came & he said he did double, I said I asked for single, & he said HE decided to do a double. I mean, what? At the end he did give us a discount, but overall a bad experience. If you want to experience being on a big boat, go for it, but save your money, eat & drink somewhere else.
Very calming experience. We took the 11:30 a.m boat but arrived at around 11 am. Started boarding ~11:10. We got a full tour of Montreal's most famous landmarks across the St. Lawrence river. Boat was not bumpy at all & there were great views. Our tour guide was amazing & perfectly fluent in both French & English. The bistro on board has a wide selection, although I can't speak for the taste since I didn't personally order. If you're looking for something more slow paced & calming, this is it!
Jul 28, 2025
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Went on the brunch cruise. It was a nice way to spend the day.
There's plenty of parking at the port. It's CAD 35 for the first 4 hours
I would imagine they'd at least include one free mimosa with the meal but it's extra. Also not much room on the tables & there were a lot of people knocking down drinks. The meal was pretty good - it's a 3 course meal & you have an option for the main course.
We bought Saturday brunch tickets at the Montreal port area around 9 am on the day of. The boarding started shortly after 10 am & the cruise departed around 11:30 am for 1.5 hours.
The ship has four (4) deck levels:
1. Deck A dining room is at the AFT, water level, with a 12 foot ceiling height & a dance floor area. It has air conditioning with windows all around.
2. Deck B has the bow area where guests can sit in the outdoor seating. There is also the back with an a la carte eatery where guests can purchase drinks, alcohol & food. The inside area has air conditioning.
3. Deck C is the level where the gangway is. The dining room is in aft. On the starboard & the port sides, there are floor-to-ceiling windows. The dining room has air conditioning.
4. Deck D is the highest level & offers outdoor unreserved seating.
We started eating our brunch around 10:30 am. There are various choices of main course available with unlimited coffee/ tea.
Our server, Amanda, was very efficient & friendly. Our meal was completed shortly before the cruise began.
The cruise slowly moved through the St Laurence river where we can see the old port, clock tower, La Rond (six flags amusement park), cargo port & the south shore. It is a relaxing way to enjoy a sunny summer day in Montreal.
Ce n'est pas la première croisière AML mais c'était un tour guidé de Montréal Happy Hour. Comme il y avait beaucoup de monde nous étions à l'intérieur alors que le temps était magnifique & nous n'entendions pas la guide puisque les gens parlaient fort & que le son était faible par les hauts parleurs.
Donc on a vu la Ronde, le Port, la Rive-Sud & la tour du stade mais pour moi qui étais à la recherche de découverte, c'était décevant.
Jul 27, 2025
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(This is just about the Montreal ticketing office, not the company or their cruises! We did a whale watching cruise & it was excellent) The Montreal ticket office has no legal parking that won't cost you $35! I parked illegally to spend 5 minutes picking up tickets... 😕 Weird... Better to walk there if you're staying in the city.
✨ Une soirée magique à bord du croisière AML - Tapis rouge ✨
Hier soir, nous avons vécu une expérience absolument inoubliable avec les Croisières AML, grâce à leur forfait exclusif tapis rouge. Dès notre arrivée, tout était pensé pour offrir une soirée chic, festive & mémorable.
L'accueil était chaleureux, l'organisation fluide, & le personnel incroyablement professionnel. Le forfait tapis rouge nous a vraiment fait sentir privilégiés : service attentionné, ambiance élégante, le raffinement & une ambiance festive digne d'une vraie soirée tapis rouge.
L'organisation était impeccable : embarquement rapide & une atmosphère chic qui nous a fait sentir comme des VIP. La musique, soigneusement choisie, a parfaitement accompagné le coucher du soleil & la soirée sous les étoiles.
Les vues panoramiques de la ville illuminée se reflétant sur l'eau étaient tout simplement à couper le souffle. La sangria rouge étais exquis & l'ambiance générale, animée mais bien encadrée, a rendu la soirée encore plus mémorable.
Sans aucun doute, AML a largement dépassé nos attentes. Ce n'est pas juste une croisière, c'est une expérience unique qui allie luxe, fête & beauté naturelle. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir !
