Top 4 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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