Banff Boat Cruise Rental Prices

Lake Minnewanka, located just 15 minutes from Banff, offers a variety of boat rental options for visitors looking to explore its stunning waters.

Motorized Boats: A 16-foot aluminum motorboat with an outboard motor can be rented for CA$162 for the first hour, with additional hours at CA$80. A half-day rental (4 hours) is available for CA$377, though this option is only offered on weekdays.

Single Kayaks: Available at CA$49 for the first hour, with each additional hour costing CA$24.50.

Double Kayaks or Canoes: These can be rented for CA$91 for the first hour, with subsequent hours at CA$45.50.

All rentals include necessary safety equipment, and motorized boats come with fuel. It's important to note that rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and a credit card is required for all rentals. The rental season typically runs from early May through mid-October, weather permitting.

Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise Options

Classic Cruise: An approximately one-hour interpretive tour priced at CA$65 and up for adults, and CA$42.25 and up for children.

Premium Cruise: A 1.5-hour extended tour featuring a special stop at Devil’s Gap, starting at CA$74 for adults and CA$48.10 for children.

Beer Voyage: A 1.5-hour evening cruise that includes a selection of local craft beers, priced at CA$91 and up.

Junior Explorer Cruise: Designed for families, this one-hour cruise includes interactive activities for children. One child (aged 6-15) can join for free with each paying adult.

To avoid parking challenges, especially during peak times, consider using Roam Transit’s Route 6, which offers free return rides to Lake Minnewanka for cruise ticket holders.
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