MONTAGUE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Cruise and Brews: A 2.5‑hour craft‑beer cruise down the Montague and Brudenell Rivers
A short afternoon cruise with artisan brews, seal and seabird viewing, light mackerel jigging and a walkable finish at Bogside Brewing in Montague.
Cruise and Brews: A 2.5‑hour craft‑beer cruise down the Montague and Brudenell Rivers.
Embark from the Montague Marina for a relaxed 2.5‑hour boat tour along the Montague and Brudenell Rivers, where the low, pine‑fringed coastline gives way to seal haulouts, seabird life and calm estuary waters—part cruise, part casual angling session, ending within easy walking distance of a local craft brewery and barbecue.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seals, seabirds and coastal marine life
The cruise offers close views of seals and seabirds along the Montague and Brudenell Rivers, letting passengers scan rocky shorelines and estuary channels from the boat’s deck.
Jig for mackerel or simply relax on deck
The outing mixes light fishing—jigging for mackerel—with unhurried time on deck for passengers who prefer to watch the water and coastline pass by.
Post‑cruise craft beer and barbecue in Montague
After the tour, guests can walk to Bogside Brewing and Barbecue in Montague to enjoy a meal and craft beer; the meal is not included in the cruise price.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
Settle aboard a Three Rivers Boat Tours vessel for a 2.5‑hour circuit of the Montague and Brudenell Rivers: slow passages past shoreline cottages and sheltered coves, scan for marine life, drop a line for mackerel or lean back with a cold artisan brew and let the estuary breeze take the edge off the day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing works for — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Meet at the Montague Marina parking lot at 1 Station Street in Montague, Prince Edward Island.
The experience is run by Three Rivers Boat Tours.
Bogside Brewing and Barbecue in Montague is within walking distance for a meal and craft beer; the meal is not included in the cruise price.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Cruise and Brews tour?
The tour is approximately 2.5 hours long.
Where do we meet for the cruise?
Meet at the Montague Marina parking lot located at 1 Station Street in Montague, PEI.
What wildlife can I expect to see?
Passengers commonly view seals, seabirds and other coastal marine life along the Montague and Brudenell Rivers.
Is fishing part of the cruise?
Yes—there is an opportunity to jig for mackerel during the cruise.
Is a meal included with the tour?
No; the tour finishes within walking distance of Bogside Brewing and Barbecue, but meals at that establishment are not included in the cruise price.
Who operates the Cruise and Brews experience?
The cruise is operated by Three Rivers Boat Tours.
Is the cruise suitable for children and older passengers?
Yes—the tour is described as suitable for all ages.