The Port of Québec is the first cruise ship destination on the St. Lawrence. With its welcoming, clean and secure environment, the Port is a highly sought-after destination among the major international cruise ship lines. As soon as their ship docks, tourists are won over the city's charm and attractions. Just steps away from the Ross Gaudrault Cruise Terminal, they can discover Québec City through its alleys, its fortifications—the only ones north of Mexico, its architectural heritage and, of course, its smiling people.
With its unique offer and high-quality facilities, Québec City has carved itself a place among the world’s top cruise ship destinations.
In 2018, over 230,000 visitors swarmed the city’s streets. Each year, the Port welcomes more than 30 of the biggest ships of the most prestigious cruise ship lines that ply the world’s seas.
Holland America Line
Celebrity Cruises
Curnard Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
Crystal Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line
This unprecedented popularity has significantly raised Québec City’s profile and generates major economic benefits for the region. A stopover passenger and a destination passenger represent an average of $111 and $329 respectively in revenues for merchants and hotel operators. Tourisme Québec estimates the economic gains associated with the cruise ship industry in Quebec to be $85.9M.
In August 2018, the QPA announced its plan to improve the infrastructure for receiving international cruises by building a second cruise terminal, which will be located at Pier 30. Sure to be a boon for [...]
Québec City, July 17, 2019. Québec City adds a third straight annual Cruisers’ Choice Destination Award to its trophy case as Cruise Critic’s best cruise destination in the United [...]
Québec, le 17 mai 2019 – Hier, se tenait la 2e édition du Forum sur les croisières internationales de Québec sous la coprésidence de M. Mario Girard, président-directeur [...]
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