Explore on your own rating
You dock at the foot of a UNESCO walled city.
Where ships dock
- Wharves 21/22 (Ross-Gaudreault / Pointe-à-Carcy), next to Old Québec
- Wharf 30 (farther; shuttle)
Getting to town
From Wharves 21/22, Petit-Champlain and Place Royale are steps away. The funicular climbs to Dufferin Terrace and the Château Frontenac.
Mostly walking. Taxis and tours go to Montmorency Falls.
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.) Quebec is French-speaking; English is widely understood in tourist areas.
Top sights nearby
- Old Québec (UNESCO)
- Château Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace
- Petit-Champlain
- Montmorency Falls (tour or taxi)
Beaches
- None
Safety & tips
- The upper town is steep; use the funicular.
- Fall foliage cruises are popular.
- Bring a passport.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 20 minutes down from the upper town.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.