1h 30m
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Declared the “Best Boat Cruise in Canada” by 8 million Reader’s Digest subscribers, the Maligne Lake Cruise is an experience like no other. Join us on a panoramic tour across the crystal waters of magical Maligne Lake, fed by the glaciers of Jasper National Park. Glide past the jagged mountain peaks as we cruise to Spirit Island, a world-famous destination only accessible by boat.

Inclusions

What's included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Boat tour of Maligne Lake and Spirit Island

What's not

Food and Drink (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
No public washrooms available for the duration of the cruise
Infant Tickets are free but are required for Attraction

Itinerary

Your 90-minute cruise of the lake starts dockside near the Maligne Lake Boathouse and Chalet. Boats leave approximately on the hour and your ticket is good for any trip during your selected day. After boarding, you will pull away from the dock and be treated to a fully narrated, interpretative tour of the area's unique history and special ecology. Each boat is glass enclosed and fully heated, ensuring you will stay warm while experiencing majestic views throughout the trip.
1.5 hAdmission included
From Spirit Island, which is only accessible by boat near the center of the lake, you will be treated to some of the most spectacular views found anywhere in the world. Jagged, snow-capped peaks ring a lake of vibrant blue water and ancient forest. Wildlife regularly prowl the shoreline, so keep your camera close and your senses alert as you scan the area for the eagles, bears and deer that call this area home. Expert and amateur photographers alike will be treated to incredible opportunities to attempt to document the natural splendor surrounding them, all the while recognizing that no photograph can do justice to the alpine scenery surrounding them. Each cruise last approximately 90 minutes, after which you will return to the boathouse where you can grab a warm beverage or bite to eat from the nearby lodge and chalet.
15 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point: Maligne is an hour from Jasper, please plan accordingly. There are three free parking areas and then please walk to Maligne ticket office at least 15 minutes prior to departure. If you miss tour time, we may not be able to accommodate a tour on the same day; no refunds for a missed cruise time.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 25 travellers
Operated by: Banff Jasper Collection By Pursuit

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Opening/closing dates are weather dependent
Infants are free and ticket is required for this Attraction
Maligne Lake is located one hour from the Jasper townsite. Plan to arrive early for parking and check-in, and be ready to board 15 minutes before your departure time. During the summer season, traffic and parking can take longer than expected.
Maligne Lake is a remote location with limited cell service and no Wi-Fi — we recommend downloading your e-tickets in advance.

How it compares in Jasper

Its from-price is close to the median of the 64 experiences we list in Jasper.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 64.

About Jasper

Jasper is a mountain town on the Athabasca River in Alberta, inside the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, among glaciers, lakes and wildlife.

Jasper sits at about 1,060 metres on the Athabasca River, ringed by peaks, in the largest national park of the Canadian Rockies. The town grew around the railway in the early twentieth century, and elk graze on its lawns and wander its streets. The park, together with its neighbours, forms the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage site, and it is one of the largest dark-sky preserves in the world.

Top-ranked sights in Jasper: Maligne Lake, Medicine Lake, Spirit Island.

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