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
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards and phones work for nearly everything; carry a little cash only for small vendors.
Build your perfect day in Québec City
Tell us your cruise line, ship and departure date and we'll give you a complete set of full port information and playbooks of how to spend your day.
Inside the Canada & New England collection
Here's a peek at everything waiting for your Québec City cruise day.
Typical weather
Emergency & contacts
Excursions compared
4 comparedBest of Old Québec panoramic tour and walking discovery
≈ 3.5 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€70$78
Do it yourself
€16$18
Save ≈ €54Save ≈ $60 (77% off)
The Ross Gaudreault cruise terminal (84 Dalhousie St) sits in the Lower Town a 5-minute walk from Place Royale and Petit-Champlain, so this is a pure walking day with zero transit risk. The Funiculaire from Petit-Champlain to Dufferin Terrace is CA$5 (~€4) one way, or you can climb the free Escalier Casse-Cou stairs. Everything from the Château Frontenac to the Plains of Abraham is on foot within Upper Town.
See the DIY plan →
Montmorency Falls park with cable car and suspension bridge
≈ 4 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€80$89
Do it yourself
€27$30
Save ≈ €53Save ≈ $59 (66% off)
From the Gare du Palais near the Lower Town, the RTC city bus 800 runs to the Brideau stop (about 45 min, CA$3.75 / ~€3 per ride, exact change or the RTC app), a 10-minute walk from the park's lower station. The cable car is CA$19 (~€13) return and gives access to the cliff-top trails and suspension bridge; the panoramic staircase is free if you prefer to climb. Buses run roughly every 30 minutes, so check the return time before you set off.
See the DIY plan →
Ready-made port days
14 plansThe Old Québec Walking Classic
Cobblestones, a clifftop boardwalk and four centuries of history — all within earshot of your ship's horn.
Citadelle, Changing of the Guard & the Ramparts
Guided through a living fortress, then a free walk along the only walled city's original defences.
Montmorency Falls by Bus
A waterfall taller than Niagara, a suspension bridge over the crest, and a 487-step staircase — all on the city bus.
The Museum & Culture Crawl
Three floors of human stories, a 17th-century basilica and a 31st-floor panorama — all indoors.
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.
Have something to share about Québec City Cruise Port?
Share a photo, suggest a thing to do, drop a map link, or tell us what you did in port.
Add a contributionAdmin reviews every contribution before it goes live.