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.

Québec City Cruise Port

Québec City, Canada · Other

Cruise ships dock at Ross Gaudreault — Pointe-à-Carcy (Wharves 21-22), Québec City.

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Walkable Old Port cruise terminal beneath historic Old Quebec, with cobbled lanes, the Château Frontenac, the Citadelle and easy day trips to Montmorency Falls.

🚢 Docked port1 km / 0.6 mi to city centre

⚠️Old Quebec is hilly with stairs and cobblestones; wear sturdy shoes and allow extra time, and dress for cool, changeable weather.

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At a glance

Multiple terminalsWalk-off possibleFamily friendlyFree WiFi at portTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockUber availableMin. 3h neededAllow 60 min return buffer

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

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Getting to Québec City

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

🚶 On footRecommended

⏱ 12 min💶 Free

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

🚕 TaxiRecommended

⏱ 10 min💶 $10-20 (≈ €6.7–13 / $7.2–14)

Useful for the Plains of Abraham, the Citadelle or starting a Montmorency Falls trip; most accept cards.

📍 Taxi stand outside the cruise terminal

🚕 Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt)

⏱ 10 min💶 $8-20 (≈ €5.3–13 / $5.8–14)

Uber operates in Québec City; supply can thin out on busy cruise days.

📍 Request via app; pickup near the terminal

🚌 Local bus

⏱ 15 min💶 $3.75 (≈ €2.5 / $2.7)

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

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

💱 Currency: Canadian Dollar ($)💵 Cash needed: rarely🏧 ATMs at port💳 Cards widely accepted

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

⏱ 45 min💶 Free to view; tours extra👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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

⏱ 40 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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

⏱ 30 min💶 Free; donations welcome👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Outside Mass times

Musée de la civilisation

Short stop

🏛️ Museum

A lively, family-friendly museum on Quebec culture and history, steps from the port

⏱ 90 min💶 C$22+ entry (≈ €15 / $16)👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Anytime; cooler or rainy hours

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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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