Cruises from Québec City
Several cruises depart from Québec City. The Port of Québec is a popular departure and destination port on Canadian and New England cruise itineraries.
You can depart from or arrive in Québec City aboard a cruise ship and discover the treasures of the St. Lawrence, Eastern Canada, and New England.
Help and advices
The Port of Québec does everything in its power to make sure cruise ship passengers can
arrive and depart without hassle. To make sure everything goes smoothly, the Port of
Québec recommends all cruise passengers to arrive at the wharf at least 2 hours before
the ship departs.
Check in online if you booked with the cruise line and print out the required travel
documents.
If you booked with a travel agency, contact them directly to collect your documents.
- Cruise ticket
- ID
- Passport, depending on your cruise itinerary
- Plane tickets, if required
- Luggage tags
This list is not exhaustive. We recommend that you check with your travel agent or cruise
line for a complete list of documents, which may vary depending on your itinerary and
cruise line.
Access to the terminals is controlled. Never pack your travel documents in your checked
luggage. Keep them handy! Write to [email protected] for more information.
Be sure to keep your medication with you.
Enjoy your day in Québec City without having to haul around your suitcases while you
wait for your flight or hotel room.
If you have a car
Louise Basin parking (long-term)
Long-term parking (up to 15 days) is available close to our cruise terminals. The Louise Basin parking lot is a 15-minute walk from Terminal 84 and 12 minutes from the Wharf 30 terminal.
- 7 days: $84
- 15 days: $150
You can pay for your parking through the flowbird app
Indigo parking (Long- and short-term)
Contact Indigo for more information on rates.
- Office: 418 628-6852
- Website: indigoneo.ca/en
- Email: [email protected]
Companions and families
Ask a friend or family member to pick you up or drop you off.
Terminal 84 parking area
Your companions can park for free for a few minutes when dropping you off at the terminal.
Rates:
- First 10 minutes free
- $6/hour
Cruise Terminal 30 boarding area
The boarding areas are for immediate embarkation and disembarkation.
Signage will guide you to the arrivals and departures boarding areas.
If you’re arriving by plane
20 minutes from Jean-Lesage International Airport
Jean-Lesage International Airport offers direct seasonal and year-round flights to many cities in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
If you’re arriving by train
Both our terminals are a 15-minute walk from the Gare du Palais VIA Rail station. There is daily service between Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Québec City.
Québec City is also accessible from New York, with a connection in Montréal. People travelling from the US can take an Amtrak train to Montréal, then a VIA Rail train from Montréal to Québec City.
