Le petit navire

What Le petit navire does

Le Petit Navire is a family-run, privately held tour boat operator incorporated in Quebec as GESTION SYLVAIN ANGERS INC., founded by Sylvain Angers in 2003 and headquartered at Jacques-Cartier Pier in Montreal's Old Port. The company operates a fleet of two 100% electric passenger vessels — Le Petit Navire I (30-passenger capacity) and Le Petit Navire II (20-passenger capacity) — converted from former high-seas rescue lifeboats recovered from cruise ships rather than built new. The electric propulsion enables near-silent operation, which the company leverages as a core product differentiator by allowing passengers to hear guided commentary clearly.

Name

Le petit navire

Legal name

Le Petit Navire by GESTION SYLVAIN ANGERS INC.

Website

https://lepetitnavire.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Petit Navire is a family-run Montreal tour boat operator that runs guided, bilingual French/English electric boat cruises on the St. Lawrence River and Lachine Canal for tourists, local families, and private/corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat Tour Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boutique Small-Ship River Cruises (THAEACAC), Theme & Specialty River Cruises (Culinary/Wellness/Music/etc.) (THAEACAL)

Keywords

• Guided boat tours
• Electric cruise tours
• Waterfront sightseeing
• Private boat charters
• Canal cruise tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Guided Boat Tours: Ticket sales for three tour products: Old Port of Montreal (45 min), Lachine Canal (90 min one-way with lockages), and Fireworks Tour (1h30 during International des Feux Loto-Québec). Prices range from $15-$70 per ticket depending on tour type and passenger category (adult, student, senior, child).
2. Onboard Bar Service: Drinks served during tours including water, mint lemonade, beer, and wine. 100% Quebec products. Credit/debit cards accepted for onboard payments. Outside food and beverages not permitted.
3. Private Event Charters: Private boat charters for events including 5@7 with colleagues, business meetings, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, weddings, and wine tastings. Charter rates: $795 for 45min (max 20 passengers), $1,095 for 1h30 (max 20 passengers), $1,995 for 1h30 Tuesday-Friday (max 30 passengers).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Petit Navire operates a fleet of 100% electric passenger boats in Montreal's Old Port, offering three guided tour products: a 45-minute Old Port of Montreal harbor basin tour, a 90-minute Lachine Canal cruise through three historic locks, and a 1h30 Fireworks Tour for the International des Feux Loto-Québec. The company also sells private boat charters for corporate events, celebrations, and meetings aboard its two vessels (Le Petit Navire with 30-passenger capacity and Le Petit Navire II with 20-passenger capacity), both converted from former high-seas rescue lifeboats.

Product overview

Le Petit Navire operates a fleet of 100% electric boat tours in Montreal's Old Port. The company offers two vessels (Le Petit Navire I with 30-passenger capacity and Le Petit Navire II with 20-passenger capacity) converted from former high-seas rescue boats. The core product portfolio consists of three guided tour products: the Old Port of Montreal Tour (45-minute cruise of the harbor basins), the Lachine Canal Tour (90-minute lockage experience), and the Fireworks Tour (1h30min International des Feux Loto-Québec viewing). Private cruise charters are available as an add-on service for events. All tours include bilingual French/English guided commentary, bar service with Quebec products, and operate from Jacques-Cartier Pier in the Old Port of Montreal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Old Port of Montreal Tour A 45-minute bilingual French/English guided boat tour of the Old Port of Montreal basins departing from Jacques-Cartier Pier. Passengers see King Edward Pier, Grand Quay, the Lachine Canal entrance, Silo #5, and Habitat 67 with onboard historical commentary and bar service. Pricing: Adults $35, Students (15-25) $30, Children (2-14) $15, Seniors vary.
• Lachine Canal Tour A 90-minute one-way cruise through three historic locks of the Lachine Canal aboard a zero-pollution electric boat, departing from Jacques-Cartier Pier at 10am and arriving at Atwater Market at 12:30pm. Available Friday-Sunday from July to August. Pricing: Adults $50, Students (15-25) $45, Children (2-14) $25, Children under 2 free, Seniors vary.
• Fireworks Tour
• Private Cruise Charter Charter service for private events (corporate 5@7 gatherings, business meetings, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, weddings, wine tastings) aboard one or both vessels. Available in 45-minute or 1h30 durations with Bluetooth/cable music playback, dancing permitted, and 100% Quebec products included. Rates: $795 for 45min (max 20 passengers), $1,095 for 1h30 (max 20 passengers), $1,995 for 1h30 Tuesday-Friday (max 30 passengers).

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FareHarborcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party booking platform that processes online reservations and payments for Le Petit Navire tours. FareHarbor handles secure payment processing and booking management on behalf of the company. Customers can book through FareHarbor embeds on the company website in both English and French.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Toronto Harbour Tours: Toronto-based harbour cruise operator offering sightseeing and themed cruises. Similar guided tour boat operation in another major Canadian city, with comparable product types.
• Niagara City Cruises: Major sightseeing cruise operator at Niagara Falls offering boat tours to the base of the falls. Comparable business model of guided boat tours for tourists at iconic Canadian destinations.
• Ottawa Riverboat Company: Ottawa-based sightseeing cruise operator offering tours on the Ottawa River. Similar guided sightseeing cruise model in another Canadian capital, comparable in product structure to Le Petit Navire's Old Port tour.
• Capitaine Dufour: Quebec-based passenger ferry and water transport service. Overlaps in passenger water transport business model, with cross-river service in the broader Quebec region.

Direct peers

• Bateau-Mouche Montreal: Montreal dinner cruise and sightseeing tour operator running larger vessels on the St. Lawrence River. Competes directly in the guided sightseeing cruise category for tourists and private events.
• Croisières AML: Quebec's largest cruise and boat tour operator, offering harbor tours, whale watching, and dinner cruises in Montreal. The most direct competitor in the Montreal sightseeing boat tour market, with multiple vessels and a broader product portfolio.
• Saute-Moutons (Jet Boating Montreal): Montreal-based Lachine Rapids jet boat tour operator offering high-adrenaline whitewater experiences. Competes for the same Montreal tourist seeking unique, water-based experiences in the city.
• Rapides Lachine: Montreal-based river rafting and jet boat tour company on the Lachine Rapids. Competes for the same water-based experience-seeking tourist demographic in Montreal.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Harbor City Cruises: Major North American cruise and sightseeing tour operator with operations across multiple cities. Larger-scale incumbent offering harbor sightseeing tours with multiple vessels and themed experiences, with a much wider portfolio.

Emerging players

• Duffy Electric Boat Rentals: Electric boat rental and tour operator in Southern California. Comparable focus on electric-powered small craft and small-group intimate water experiences, though operating in self-driven rental rather than guided tours.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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