Why Québec City?

Choosing Québec City as a cruise destination

Québec City boasts over 400 years of history and a wealth of unforgettable experiences. Its European flair and vibrant yet cozy atmosphere make it a highly popular destination for travellers from around the world. Cruise passengers will fall in love with its historical charm, its culture, its food, and its stunning views in every season.

Choose Québec City for its one-of-a-kind welcome

The Port of Québec is the leading cruise destination on the St. Lawrence. It’s welcoming, clean, and safe, making it a popular choice for major international cruise lines.

This distinctive combination, along with top-quality infrastructure, has made Québec City one of the world’s top destinations for cruise lines.

  • Most popular of the 400 destinations served by the Holland America Line
  • One of Royal Caribbean International’s top 10 cruise destinations
Quebec City, panorama of the town, with the Saint-Laurent river in background

Advantages of the destination

The Port of Québec and its partners offer a comprehensive range of services to cruise lines and their passengers to make the destination a highlight of any trip.

We have the infrastructure to accommodate any size and type of cruise ship, thanks to the high availability of wharves, especially in the spring and summer.

Our two cruise terminals are designed to offer passengers a quick, seamless experience.

 

Efficient port services

The Port of Québec is well versed in welcoming cruise passengers. Our facilities and teams offer a wide range of services to the cruise ships that stop with us.

  • Ramps
  • Material handlers
  • Luggage handling
  • Dock supply
  • Greywater drainage
  • X-ray machines
  • K9s