Are you familiar with the AML Cavalier Maxim? The ship that boards thousands of passengers every summer in Montreal. A long journey, starting on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, is part of this ship's history ever since its construction. Here are the highlights.
AML Cavalier Maxim's Biography
A little down the road
It all began in 1962 in Southampton, England, with the construction of the ship, once named Osborn Castle. The ship was first used as a ferry and mail ship.
In 1978, the Osborn Castle left England and crossed the Atlantic Ocean, when the owners of the Trois-Pistoles ferry acquired it. The ship was henceforth known as the "Gobelet d'Argent". The ship was used as a ferry on the St. Lawrence Seaway. It cruised between Trois-Pistoles, in the Bas-St-Laurent region, and Les Escoumins, 30 minutes northeast of Tadoussac, in the North Shore region.
In 1989, the "Gobelet d'Argent" was sold to a business group who renamed it "Le Maxim". Three years later, in 1992, "Le Maxim" passed into the hands of Croisières Navimex. The ship changed its name for the third and last time and became "Le Cavalier Maxim".
In 1995, Croisières AML acquired Croisières Navimex and the Cavalier Maxim. Since then, the ship has been renovated several times to meet the needs of its clientele: three fully glazed dining rooms and two outdoor terraces have been added.
Today
The AML Cavalier Maxim has stood the test of time. Today, along the Quebec City-based AML Louis Jolliet, it is one of the only two restaurant boats across Quebec. Aboard the AML Cavalier Maxim, enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner on the water or book a guided, an escape on the river or an evening cruise along the river, with departures from the Old Port of Montreal.
The AML Cavalier Maxim, which can accommodate up to 800 guests, greets passengers across three different decks: the main deck and its panoramic room, the central deck and its small glass roof and the upper deck and its large glass roof.
Aboard, you can appreciate the beauty of Montreal from a whole new perspective. You can also admire the city's tourist attractions, including La Ronde, Mount Royal, the Olympic Stadium and the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, from a unique vantage point.
Come on board and see for yourself!
