FlyRidge 35' Yacht Charter Montreal: Private Boat Rental from $150 Per Person

Most people don't know that one of the most underrated luxury experiences in Montreal isn't on the road at all — it's on the water. A private yacht charter on the St. Lawrence River gives you skyline views, river breeze, and the kind of privacy no restaurant or rooftop can match. Our FlyRidge 35' flybridge yacht is available for 4-hour cruises with up to 18 guests, from $150 per person. This guide covers pricing, what's included, and how to build a full day around it.

The FlyRidge 35': What You're Getting

This is a proper 35-foot flybridge yacht — not a pontoon boat, not a fishing charter. The flybridge design means there's a second deck with its own helm and seating, giving your group two distinct levels to spread out on. Total capacity is 20 people, with up to 18 guests comfortably aboard for a 4-hour ride through the St. Lawrence.

The typical route takes you past Old Montreal and the Clock Tower, out toward the Boucherville Islands, with the city skyline opening up behind you. Sunset departures are the most popular slot — the light hits the Jacques-Cartier Bridge and the river turns gold. In September and October, the shoreline foliage adds a whole second show, which is exactly why fall is our favourite time to send a charter out.

Pricing: Straight Numbers

• FlyRidge 35' private charter: from $150 per person, 4-hour ride, up to 18 guests
• Extended bookings: $130 per person on 7-day-plus reservations, $120 per person on 14-day-plus reservations
• Longer charters and multi-day formats available on request

Because pricing is per person, the math works in your favour with a bigger group: split 15 ways, a 4-hour private yacht charter costs about the same per head as a decent dinner downtown — except you get the entire river. For corporate outings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, milestone birthdays, and proposals, it's one of the best cost-to-impression ratios in the city. Call (438) 809-4417 for availability and custom formats.

Occasions That Fit a Yacht Charter Perfectly

Bachelor and bachelorette parties

A 4-hour cruise is the ideal anchor for a group weekend: everyone's together, nobody's driving, and the photos actually look good. Many groups book the yacht for the Saturday afternoon and keep the evening open downtown.

Corporate events and client entertaining

Nothing signals 'we planned this' like picking clients up for a river cruise. It's private, it's turnkey, and it's a setting no ballroom replicates. Capacity for 18 guests fits most executive groups comfortably.

Proposals and anniversaries

With the skyline behind you and only your people on board, the flybridge is about as controlled a proposal setting as exists. We've hosted more than a few 'yes' moments — tell us the plan and we'll help stage it.

Birthdays and family gatherings

Up to 18 guests means the whole extended crew fits. It's also one of the rare luxury formats that genuinely works across generations — grandparents and teenagers are equally happy on the water.

Make It a Full Weekend: Pair the Yacht with Jet-Skis or a Supercar

The yacht is the centrepiece, but the water fleet rounds it out. Our Seadoo GTX Pro 130 runs $550 per day — the most comfortable and fastest jet-ski in our line-up, stable and easy to drive, up to 90 km/h, ideal for long rides or a family cruise. The Seadoo Spark Trixx is $525 per day (dropping to $450 per day on week-plus bookings) — the sporty, ultra-manoeuvrable one built for tricks and fun between friends. Delivery for the GTX Pro 130 is $150.

A popular formula: the group rides the yacht for the afternoon, a few guests take turns on the jet-skis alongside it, and everyone meets back on the flybridge for sunset. We cover the jet-ski side in detail in our French-language guide, location de motomarine à Montréal.

And if the weekend needs a road component, the car fleet plugs straight in: the Toyota GR Supra at $400 per day (420 hp, tuned B58 inline-six), the Porsche Macan GTS at $600 per day (440 hp sport SUV), the Porsche Panamera GTS at $600 per day (473 hp luxury sedan), the Audi RS7 Sportback at $850 per day (591 hp), and the Audi R8 at $1,200 per day (562 hp, mid-engine V10). Deposits run $5,000 for the Supra, $3,000 for the Porsches, $3,499 for the RS7, and $8,000 for the R8. Browse the full line-up on our fleet page.

What a 4-Hour Charter Actually Looks Like

Boarding happens at the marina near the Old Port. After a safety briefing, you head out with the captain at the helm — you don't need a boating licence or any experience, because the crew handles navigation. The first hour is skyline cruising; the middle hours are where you choose: anchor near the islands for swimming and jet-ski rotations, or keep moving along the river. The last stretch is the return past the harbour, which is when most groups break out whatever they've been saving for the toast.

You're welcome to bring your own food and drinks — the deck space and seating handle a catered spread without issue. Music, decorations for a birthday or a proposal, and timing requests are all workable; this is a private charter, so the itinerary bends to you.

Booking: How It Works

1. Call or text (438) 809-4417 with your date, group size, and preferred time slot
2. We confirm availability, the headcount, and any add-ons (jet-skis, catering, car rentals)
3. A deposit locks your slot — full details are confirmed at booking
4. Show up at the marina; we handle the rest

Peak demand runs May through September, with sunset slots on Friday and Saturday being the first to go. September and October charters are the insider move — same boat, same river, plus the fall colours along the shoreline. If you're planning around a specific date (wedding weekend, Grand Prix, a festival), book early; those windows disappear first.

For everything else on the water, our jet-ski and boat guides live on the blog, and delivery coverage across Greater Montreal is detailed on our locations page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people fit on the FlyRidge 35'?

Up to 18 guests, with total capacity of 20 including crew. It's the right size for most bachelor parties, corporate groups, and extended families.

How long is the charter?

The standard format is a 4-hour ride. Longer charters and custom formats are available — call (438) 809-4417 and we'll build what you need.

Do I need a boating licence?

No. The FlyRidge 35' charters with a crew handling navigation. You show up, board, and enjoy the river.

Can we combine the yacht with jet-skis?

Yes — and it's our most popular water package. The GTX Pro 130 ($550/day) and Spark Trixx ($525/day) can run alongside the charter so the group rotates between the flybridge and the water.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes. The deck space handles catering, coolers, and setups for birthdays or proposals without issue.

Where does the cruise go?

A typical 4-hour route covers the Old Montreal waterfront, the Boucherville Islands area, and open stretches of the St. Lawrence — with the skyline in the background the whole way.