Explore on your own rating
Terminal is right in the historic quarter.
Where ships dock
- Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal (Iberville terminal), Old Port
Getting to town
The terminal is in Old Montréal. Notre-Dame Basilica and Place Jacques-Cartier are a 5–15 minute walk.
Metro (Champ-de-Mars, Place-d'Armes) for the rest of the city.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD). Cards are widely accepted; U.S. dollars are sometimes accepted at a poor rate.
Entry: Canada: a valid U.S. passport is recommended. By sea, Canada also accepts a passport card, an enhanced driver's license, or (on some closed-loop cruises) birth certificate plus photo ID; cruise lines may require more. (CBSA, checked Oct 2026.) Montréal is mostly French-speaking; English is common downtown.
Top sights nearby
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Old Montréal and Old Port
- Mount Royal
- Jean-Talon Market (metro)
Beaches
- Clock Tower Beach (urban beach, no swimming)
Safety & tips
- Try a bagel and poutine.
- Many New England/Canada cruises start or end here.
- Bring a passport.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Short walk back from Old Montréal.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.