--- title: "Quebec City Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/quebec-city description: "A walled city with the soul of Old France" --- # Quebec City 🇨🇦 · Canada · US & Canada East Coast > "A walled city with the soul of Old France" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.6h - **Departure Sailings:** 19 - **Visiting Sailings:** 76 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (37 sailings), Oct (36 sailings), Jun (10 sailings) ## About Quebec City Quebec City sits on a bluff above the St. Lawrence River, and the old town behind its stone walls is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Château Frontenac, a massive hotel built in the style of a French château, dominates the skyline from nearly every angle. The cruise terminal is near the lower town at Petit-Champlain, a strip of craft shops and restaurants on a narrow cobblestone street, or at the Quai Paquet across the river, reached by a short ferry. The upper town, reached by funicular or stairs, has the fortifications, the Plains of Abraham (the battlefield where the British took Quebec in 1759), and the Citadelle, still an active military garrison. French is the working language, and menus, signs, and conversations default to it. For food, poutine (fries, cheese curds, and gravy) is everywhere, and the bakeries sell proper croissants. Winter visits mean snow and sub-zero temperatures, but the Christmas market in December is worth seeing. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** CAD (Canadian Dollar) - **Language:** English, French - **Timezone:** America/Toronto (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected, similar to US ## Location Coordinates: 46.8155, -71.2007 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Quebec%20City/@46.81547,-71.20071,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Quebec%20City&ll=46.81547,-71.20071&z=13) ## Things to Do in Quebec City Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Quebec City Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/da2dc04e-f5d3-4415-90cf-b81870aa7d4d.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (5,319) | 2h | ✓ | €27 | Viator | | [Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Local Tastings](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7a7f4ad2-9782-488e-b4e0-256ee59d9558.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (1,963) | 3h | ✓ | €111 | Viator | | [Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b27afd29-c681-412c-83ba-e56b5399101d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,832) | 2h | ✓ | €37 | Viator | | [Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour with a guide-Gratuity based](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/64938bd4-fd0d-4934-8e6f-1c12137cfcf0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (907) | 2h | ✓ | €4 | Viator | | [5 Course Gourmet Food and History Walking Tour of Old Quebec](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/28ad73a6-99bf-47d7-b9c0-7b5ce39fce01.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (544) | 3h | ✓ | €192 | Viator | | [Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/76d48840-da59-4978-9aac-94aa74347414.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (401) | 3h | ✓ | €192 | Viator | | [Magnificent Montmorency Falls E-Bike Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bf51e1ce-2964-499b-bb44-02c4eea08398.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (374) | 4h | ✓ | €122 | Viator | | [Goat Hiking, Beaver Dam Visit and picnic in Quebec forest](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/beaa0d8d-9465-422c-a6c1-1cedf198ee95.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (310) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €67 | Viator | | [Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/466fa56c-a939-4f89-b13a-6834a578f173.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (293) | 3h | ✓ | €102 | Viator | | [Old Quebec Walking Tour with a Certified Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/764d2da4-044c-4d34-9a71-57a459da7847.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (237) | 2h 15m | ✓ | €15 | Viator | | [Private Half-Day Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-De-Beaupré](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/34e5d765-df15-457d-93a4-fb56501c9555.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (201) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €132 | Viator | | [Quebec City : Bike Excursion to Montmorency Falls](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d4dd7043-6127-461e-929d-22841af09fb2.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (150) | 4h | ✓ | €122 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Saguenay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/saguenay.md): 97 nm - [Montreal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/montreal.md): 125 nm - [Rockland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/rockland.md): 185 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/acadian-tidecall-boston-to-quebec~NCL-BREAKAWAY-20281022-7.md)** - **Price:** €815 per person (€1,630 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Breakaway](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-breakaway.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-10-22 - **Itinerary:** Acadian Tidecall – Boston to Québec ## Featured Cruises from Quebec City Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [St. Lawrence Passage – Boston to Montreal](https://cruisello.com/cruises/st-lawrence-passage-boston-to-montreal~HAL-VOLENDAM-20270515-14.md) | Volendam | Holland America Line | 2027-05-15 | 14 | €2,269 | ## Browse Cruises - [Cruises departing from Quebec City](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=quebec_city) (19 sailings) - [All cruises visiting Quebec City](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=quebec_city) (95 sailings) ## Browse - [US & Canada East Coast cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)