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Cruises from Quebec City, QC

Old World charm · St. Lawrence sailings

From $1,119 per person · 45 itineraries available · (50 sailings)

Start in one of North America's most European cities — Quebec City combines 400-year-old Old Quebec with St. Lawrence and Atlantic Canada itineraries, especially popular for fall foliage cruises.

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Lowest fares on 45 itineraries — updated from our daily price crawl.

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Why cruise from Quebec City?

A few reasons cruisers keep sailing from here.

  • UNESCO Old Quebec — walkable walled city at the terminal doorstep
  • Fall foliage capital — October sailings along the St. Lawrence and Maritimes
  • Smaller-ship and premium lines — intimate ships that fit the river and fjord routes
  • French culture without a transatlantic flight — cuisine, architecture, and history
  • Gateway to Saguenay and Charlevoix — scenic fjords and whale watching on many itineraries

Getting there

Airports, drives, and transfer tips for embarkation day.

  • Fly into Quebec City Jean Lesage (YQB) — 20 minutes to the port by taxi
  • Alternatively fly Montreal (YUL) and take VIA Rail or drive ~3 hours
  • Old Quebec hotels put you steps from embarkation — worth one pre-cruise night
  • Passport required for U.S. visitors entering Canada

Terminals & parking

Quebec City cruise terminals are along the St. Lawrence in or near Old Quebec (berths vary by ship size). Parking in the old city is tight — many guests use hotel packages or off-site lots with shuttles. Confirm your pier assignment before embarkation day.

Best time to cruise from Quebec City

Quebec City cruising is seasonal, concentrated in summer and early fall. July and August bring festivals and warm weather; September and October are prime for autumn colors — the reason many guests choose this port.

Spring sailings (May–June) are fewer but can offer lower fares. Winters are off-season for cruise departures.

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