Maligne Lake Cruise Tickets and Prices
What the Maligne Lake cruise costs: the operator's cruise-only tickets, guided days from Jasper with pick-up from US$139, what each includes and how to book.
The operator, Pursuit, sells the cruise-only ticket on its own site, where the fare shows once you pick a date; a guided day from Jasper that includes the cruise starts at US$139 per person (checked October 2026). The difference is what is included: the cruise-only ticket gets you on the boat at the lake, and the guided day picks you up in Jasper and drives you there and back.
Check dates for the Spirit Island cruise day
The price ladder
| Option | Price | What it includes | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Cruise, from the operator | on the operator’s site, GST extra | 1.5 hours on the boat, about 15 minutes at the Spirit Island viewpoint | a missed cruise isn’t refunded |
| Premium Cruise, from the operator | on the operator’s site, GST extra | 2 hours, adults only (16+), a stop at Pincushion Bay and about 30 minutes at Spirit Island | a missed cruise isn’t refunded |
| Maligne Valley wildlife and Spirit Island cruise | from US$139 per person | about 6 hours: pick-up in Jasper, the valley drive, the cruise | free up to 24 hours before |
| Wildlife and sightseeing tour with the Maligne cruise | from US$167 per person | about 6 hours: pick-up, a Medicine Lake stop, wildlife spotting, the cruise | free up to 24 hours before |
Pursuit shows its cruise fares only in its booking calendar, so they are not quoted here; its site lists children 5 and under free, up to 20% off for Alberta residents and rates before GST. Cruise details are from Pursuit’s experience and FAQ pages; tour prices are GetYourGuide’s lowest per-person fares. All checked October 2026; confirm the live price when you book.
Which one is cheaper for you
If you are driving anyway, the cruise-only ticket covers just the boat, and you choose your own stops on the Maligne Lake Road. Add the cost of the drive and a Parks Canada pass, which every vehicle in the park needs. If you have no car, a guided day covers the transport, and the tours add a guide who knows where the moose stand.
Maligne Valley wildlife and Spirit Island cruise
Pick-up in Jasper, the valley drive with wildlife stops and the cruise to Spirit Island.
Check dates →Wildlife and sightseeing day with the cruise
Adds a Medicine Lake stroll to the valley drive and the cruise.
See this tour →Prices are the lowest per-person fares on GetYourGuide when checked, not a quote; the calendar shows the live price for your date.
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Pick a date to see live times and prices for this guided day from Jasper. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before it starts.
How to book
- Cruise-only: online from the operator, Pursuit, which also sells tickets at the lake. Boats fill in summer, so book ahead, and arrive about an hour early; seating is first come, first served.
- A guided day: pick a date in the calendar on this page. You get a confirmation with the pick-up time for your Jasper hotel.
Either way, the cruise season is 28 May to 10 October in 2027. Outside it there are no boats; see when the cruise runs.
Jasper: Maligne Valley Wildlife & Spirit Island Cruise
4.6 out of 5 from 280 reviews · from US$139 per person, checked October 2026.
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