Québec City Cruise Port
Québec City, Canada · Other
Cruise ships dock at Ross Gaudreault — Pointe-à-Carcy (Wharves 21-22), Québec City.
Walkable Old Port cruise terminal beneath historic Old Quebec, with cobbled lanes, the Château Frontenac, the Citadelle and easy day trips to Montmorency Falls.
At a glance
Port summary
Ships dock at the Ross Gaudreault terminal at Pointe-à-Carcy, a 10-12 minute flat walk from Old Quebec's Lower Town. Upper Town and the Citadelle are uphill or a quick funicular ride; a car or tour is only needed for Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans.
Cruise dock
🚢 Ross Gaudreault — Pointe-à-Carcy (Wharves 21-22)
The main cruise berth at Pointe-à-Carcy in the Old Port, alongside the Ross Gaudreault terminal. Passengers walk straight into Old Quebec's Lower Town. Larger ships sometimes use Terminal 30 a short distance east.
📍 Latitude: 46.818418, Longitude: -71.199236
See dock on port map →Getting to Québec City
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
A flat 10-12 minute walk reaches Old Quebec's Lower Town; Upper Town is uphill or a short funicular ride.
📍 Exit the terminal into the Old Port
Useful for the Plains of Abraham, the Citadelle or starting a Montmorency Falls trip; most accept cards.
📍 Taxi stand outside the cruise terminal
Uber operates in Québec City; supply can thin out on busy cruise days.
📍 Request via app; pickup near the terminal
RTC city buses reach the Plains, Montcalm and beyond; pay by card, the app or exact-fare cash.
📍 RTC stops a few minutes from the Old Port
The Québec-Lévis ferry is a cheap, scenic harbour crossing with postcard views of the Château Frontenac.
📍 Québec-Lévis ferry terminal beside the cruise dock
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards and phones work for nearly everything; carry a little cash only for small vendors.
Things to do
Château Frontenac
Short stop⭐ Highlight
The grand turreted hotel above the river, the most photographed landmark in Old Quebec
🕐 Morning light for photos
Place-Royale & Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
Short stop🚶 Walk
The cobbled square where Quebec was founded, ringed by 17th-century stone houses
🕐 Anytime; quiet early morning
Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
The ornate mother church of Catholic Canada, with a gilded interior and Holy Door
🕐 Outside Mass times
Musée de la civilisation
Short stop🏛️ Museum
A lively, family-friendly museum on Quebec culture and history, steps from the port
🕐 Anytime; cooler or rainy hours
La Citadelle de Québec
🏛️ Museum
Active star fort on Cap Diamant with guided tours and a summer changing of the guard
🕐 Late morning for the guard ceremony
Terrasse Dufferin & Funiculaire
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Boardwalk terrace beside the Château with sweeping St. Lawrence views and a funicular
🕐 Clear days for the views
Plains of Abraham
🌿 Nature
Vast clifftop park where the 1759 battle was fought, now lawns, paths and river views
🕐 Dry days for a walk or picnic
Quartier Petit-Champlain
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
North America's oldest shopping street, a pedestrian lane of boutiques and cafes
🕐 Late morning before crowds peak
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Québec City?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Québec City, Canada. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Québec City?
- Yes. Québec City is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Québec City centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Local bus, Ferry. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Québec City?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Québec City independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Québec City and are cards accepted?
- Québec City 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 Québec City 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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