Top 7 Boat Tours in Jasper

1.Jasper National Park: Maligne Lake Cruise With Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 896 reviews · 1 day · from $84Our pick

Travel by boat across Maligne Lake with an English-speaking guide and captain. You’ll see glaciers, sharp Rocky Mountain peaks, and Spirit Island, then take a short nature walk before returning to Home Bay. Guides such as Sam, Mitchell, Nelson, and Grace are praised for adding useful history, Indigenous stories, geology, and humor.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the cruise & the beautiful lake! Grace & Liam did a wonderful job!”

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2.Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $176Top rated

Travel from Jasper through the Maligne Valley by comfortable minibus, stopping at Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake before a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island. Guides such as Sam, Jake, Ross, Catherine, and Kelli share wildlife and wildfire knowledge. Wildlife sightings are possible, not promised, and Maligne Canyon access may remain closed after the 2024 fire.

“They should hope to get Ross as their guide! He was so entertaining and enthusiastic and knowledgeable! We loved his stories and his optimism about the future of the park after the fires!”

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3.Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 502 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

You’ll spend about 90 minutes cruising Maligne Lake in a heated, glass-enclosed boat with a guide such as Nat, Sam, Kat, or Alex. Expect sharp mountain views, a 15-minute stop at Spirit Island, stories about ecology and First Nations history, and possible sightings of deer, eagles, bears, moose, or changing weather.

“The Maligne Lake Cruise was beautiful. Alex M and Kat were our guides on this journey and they made this experience incredible.”

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4.Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 501 reviews · from $155

Ride a comfortable 21-seat minibus through Maligne Valley with guides such as Jake, Sam, Kelli, or Josh, stopping at Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake before a 90-minute cruise to Spirit Island. Expect wildlife searches, mountain views, fire ecology, and a flexible itinerary if canyon repairs continue.

“Sam was an amazing guide! A wealth of animal knowledge! Amazing tour to be able to visit multiple locations in Jasper National Park without the hassle of having to drive. Boat cruise to visit spirit island had unbelievable views of Maligne lake, a must do in Jasper!”

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5.Maligne Valley Wildlife & Spirit Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Spend about six hours touring Maligne Valley from Jasper with a guide such as Fred, John, or Kevin. The day includes wildlife stops, Medicine Lake, a short Maligne Canyon visit, and a 1.5-hour cruise across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. Hotel pickup, transport, commentary, and the boat ride are included.

“Our bus tour guide Fred was extremely knowledgeable & well prepared to educate us on the Maligne Valley history, wildlife & flora. Our boat guides Dan & Sam were friendly & knowledgeable and allowed us plenty of time to ask questions. Spirit Island was a must see. Highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Explore Jasper Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $186

Spend a full day exploring Jasper, Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, and Maligne Lake. Ride the Classic Cruise to Spirit Island, enjoy a hot lunch, and travel by air-conditioned coach with a local host. Pickup is available from several Jasper locations, and the seasonal tour runs from June through September.

“Our tour exceeded our expectations. Our driver and our guide were outstanding. They explained everything thoroughly. The bus was always where Andy, the driver, said it would be. He was willing to stop for animal sightings and would move the bus so everyone could get a glimpse. He willingly answered all questions asked.”

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7.Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · from $181

Spend a full day seeing Jasper National Park with an English-speaking guide, hot lunch, snacks, and refreshments included. Visit Jasper townsite, Maligne Canyon, and Medicine Lake, then cruise Maligne Lake to Spirit Island when the boat operates. Guides on recent departures have included Amy, Elyssa, Mike, Dustin, and Christina.

“We were picked up by Amy who was very communicative and informative. We were lucky to be the only ones on the trip and had an entire coach to ourselves. The boat trip was excellent and the buffet was very good. We stopped a few times on the way back and had a great day overall.”

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