Montréal Cruise Port
Montréal, Canada · Other
Cruise ships dock at Grand Quai — Iberville Cruise Berth, Montréal.
Plan my port daysWalkable St. Lawrence cruise terminal at the Grand Quai, beside Old Montréal's churches, squares and museums, with the metro and Mount Royal close by.
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Port summary
Ships dock at the Grand Quai (Iberville Passenger Terminal) in the Old Port. Old Montréal, Notre-Dame Basilica and Place Jacques-Cartier are a 5-10 minute flat walk; the metro and a short taxi reach Mount Royal, Jean-Talon Market and downtown. Montréal is often an embarkation port, so turnaround days can be busy.
Cruise dock
Grand Quai — Iberville Cruise Berth
The cruise berth at the Grand Quai in the Old Port of Montréal, on the St. Lawrence River. Passengers walk straight into Old Montréal; the terminal roof is a free public promenade with skyline views.
Latitude: 45.502724, Longitude: -73.550422
See dock on port map →Getting to Montréal
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
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Money & payments
Cards and phones work for nearly everything; carry a little cash only for small vendors.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedMontréal panoramic city tour with Mount Royal lookout
≈ 4 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€80$89
Do it yourself
€16$18
Save ≈ €64Save ≈ $71 (80% off)
The Grand Quay (Iberville) terminal sits in the Old Port, a 10-minute walk from Place d'Armes and Notre-Dame. For Mount Royal, walk to Champ-de-Mars metro (10 min), ride one stop and transfer, or take STM bus 11 up to the Kondiaronk lookout; a single STM fare is CAD 3.75 (~€2.50) and covers transfers within 120 min. Everything else — Old Montréal squares and the downtown edge — is walkable from the pier.
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Notre-Dame Basilica visit and Old Montréal heritage walk
≈ 3 h · sold by 3 cruise lines
Cruise line
€60$67
Do it yourself
€26$29
Save ≈ €34Save ≈ $38 (57% off)
All stops are within a 15-minute walk of the Grand Quay terminal — no transport needed. Notre-Dame Basilica self-guided entry is CAD 16 (~€11), bought online via Fever or at the door; the chapel museum at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours is ~CAD 8 (~€5). Rue Saint-Paul, Place Jacques-Cartier and Bonsecours Market are free to wander.
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Ready-made port days
14 plansOld Montréal in Two Hours
The cobblestone core — Notre-Dame's facade, the liveliest square in Canada, and the waterfront — in a fast, flat loop from the gangway.
Old Montréal: Basilica, Archaeology & the Founding Story
Go inside — the basilica's gold-and-blue nave, the underground ruins at Pointe-à-Callière, and the chapel where sailors prayed.
Mount Royal Lookout & Mile End Bagels
The city panorama from the mountain, then down into Montréal's coolest neighbourhood for wood-fired bagels and café culture.
The Montréal Food Crawl
Smoked meat, bagels, poutine and the continent's best public market — an eating tour across three neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Montréal?
- Your ship docks directly at the Montréal cruise terminal in Canada.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Montréal?
- Yes. Montréal is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Montréal centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Metro, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Montréal?
- Plan for at least 3.5 hours ashore to see Montréal independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Montréal and are cards accepted?
- Montréal uses the Canadian Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Montréal cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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