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Quebec City Sightseeing cruises

Our most recommended Quebec City Sightseeing cruises

Quebec City: Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

1. Quebec City: Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

Set sail on a captivating cruise on the Saint Lawrence River and discover the city of Quebec and its surroundings. See the iconic old forts, Montmorency Falls, Laurentian Mountains, and many more highlights during the journey. Your costumed guide, Louis Jolliet, will reveal the unsuspected history of Quebec City, the river, and the surroundings. Take time to relax on the outside terraces while admiring the exceptional view of the Château Frontenac, Île d'Orléans, and the Côte-de-Beaupré. Learn interesting stories and facts about the city while cruising in the serene waters.

Quebec: Grosse Île & Irish Immigrant Memorial Cruise & Tour

2. Quebec: Grosse Île & Irish Immigrant Memorial Cruise & Tour

Join a day tour to Grosse Île and meet period figures who will tell you about the daily lives of the immigrants and employees that resided in this quarantine station. Cruise on the St. Lawrence River and learn about medicine and immigration procedures that took place in Quebec during the 19th and 20th centuries. Depart from Berthier-sur-Mer, on the South Shore of the St. Lawrence River. Enjoy plenty of time on the island, then be transported back to Berthier-sur-Mer. Walk or hop on the tourist trolley to visit the central part of the island and the village where the quarantine station employees lived. Continue on to the hospital sector at the easternmost point of the island to visit the Lazaretto. Take a walk along the Mirador Trail and admire the views of the Isle-aux-Grues archipelago, taking in the natural treasures that await you at every turn. Retrace the footsteps of the Irish immigrants or linger a while at the memorial and think about what they experienced as they arrived in Canada.

Québec City: Evening Cruise with Live Entertainment

3. Québec City: Evening Cruise with Live Entertainment

Take advantage of the summer season on the only floating terrace in Quebec City. Whether you're with friends or are a couple, there are magical moments to be had on the St. Lawrence River as the city and the Château Frontenac are illuminated before your very eyes. Sit back and relax with a drink in hand on this cruise that begins at Chouinard Pier. Sail past iconic sights such as the Chateau Frontenac, Beauport, Montmorency Falls, Île d'Orléans, Sainte Foy, and more. With live entertainment, a special atmosphere, panoramic views, and multiple bars and terraces, don't miss this cruise during summer in Quebec City.

From Montreal: Quebec City Scenic River Cruise

4. From Montreal: Quebec City Scenic River Cruise

Hop aboard a bus in Montreal and stop off on your way to Quebec City to explore Montmorency Falls on foot. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec city. Watch a guide portraying the explorer Louis Jolliet, and transfer back to Montreal at the end of the day. Get on the bus at the meeting point in downtown Montreal and leave the city. Next, stop off at the spectacular Montmorency Falls, and see the cascading waterfall, which is 276 ft (84 meters) high. Then, arrive at Quebec city and choose a departure time for your river cruise. Set sail from the historic Old Port and take in the spectacular views of the city and the countryside. Watch a guide in a costume portraying Louis Jolliet, an explorer, aboard your boat. Enjoy some free time to walk around during your tour. Finally, leave Quebec City and head back to Montreal.

Frequently asked questions about Quebec City

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What people are saying about Quebec City

Beautiful views, a great guide (in historical costume), your choice of indoor or outdoor seating, and access to food, a bar, and gift shops onboard. Well worth the price. Try to bring a hat that won't blow away if you want to sit outside; it was windy enough to blow chairs down the open upper deck on our return trip. Invigorating to be up there, though, and if you get cold, you can always go back to the heated inside to warm up!

Informative, bilingual, historical narration was excellent. Cruise was relaxing and on time. Nice opportunity to see the falls from the water.

The narrator was very informative and entertaining. I really enjoyed his presentation style. The views were spectacular.

Very nice time, it was amazing and thanks to the host for all the knowledge and the time. Really great experience to do

the guide was first rate. Well spoken with interesting stories