Getting ashore
Montreal is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Montreal, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cruises from Montreal
Montreal is a cruise embarkation gateway with lighter cruise traffic, typically smaller vessels, and departures mostly from September through October.
Usually docks
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Cruises start or end here
Smaller ships
What to expect in Montreal
How much time will you have?
About 11h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h 45m to 12h in Montreal, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Montreal get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 19% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,350 passengers
- Busy day: 2,850+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 19% of days
When to cruise from Montreal
Cruises depart during 8 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from September through October.
Most cruise traffic clusters from September through October, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Where Montreal fits into a cruise
Cruises from Montreal most commonly head into St. Lawrence / Quebec itineraries, often starting with Quebec and Saguenay .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Montreal typically carry around 754 guests, with Volendam, Star Pride, and Viking Mars calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Volendam 10 calls
- 2 Star Pride 6 calls
- 3 Viking Mars 6 calls
- 4 Oceania Vista 5 calls
- 5 Seabourn Quest 5 calls
- 6 Seven Seas Grandeur 5 calls
Next port calls
Feb 13 Le Commandant Charcot
Feb 27 Le Commandant Charcot
Mar 13 Le Commandant Charcot
May 29 Volendam
Jun 8 Volendam
Best current deals from Montreal
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
Seabourn Quest
Montreal → Quebec → Norfolk → Miami
Oct 28, 2028 · 13 nights
$7,998 suite · $615/night
43% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Quest
Montreal → Quebec → Norfolk → Miami
Oct 31, 2027 · 13 nights
$7,698 suite · $592/night
41% below typical · Price trending down
Seabourn Quest
Montreal → Havre-Saint-Pierre → Quebec → Montreal
Sep 21, 2028 · 13 nights
$11,998 suite · $923/night
35% below typical · Price trending down
Seabourn Quest
Montreal → Quebec → Portland, Maine → Boston
Oct 4, 2028 · 12 nights
$15,998 suite · $1,333/night
30% below typical · Price trending down
Seabourn Quest
Montreal → Havre-Saint-Pierre → Quebec → Montreal
Sep 25, 2027 · 12 nights
$14,598 suite · $1,217/night
18% below typical · Price trending down
Azamara Quest
Montreal → Trois-Rivières → Portland, Maine → Boston
Sep 22, 2027 · 12 nights
$4,659 interior · $388/night
9% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Montreal
St. Lawrence / Quebec · New England
Quebec → Gaspé → Halifax + 2 more
13 nights · Next Oct 31
From $7,698 suite · $592/night
Best departure: 41% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Canadian Maritimes · St. Lawrence / Quebec
Havre-Saint-Pierre → L'Anse aux Meadows → Saint John's + 4 more
12 nights · Next Sep 25
From $14,598 suite · $1,217/night
Best departure: 18% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
St. Lawrence / Quebec
Trois-Rivières → Quebec → Saguenay + 7 more
Next Sep 22
From $4,659 interior · $388/night
Best departure: 9% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
New England · Canadian Maritimes
Quebec → Saguenay → Baie-Comeau + 8 more
12 nights · Next Oct 16
From $4,389 interior · $366/night
Best departure: 9% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
New England · Canadian Maritimes
Quebec → Saguenay → Charlottetown + 4 more
Next Oct 22
From $14,199 suite · $1,014/night
Best departure: 16% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Canadian Maritimes
Quebec → Saguenay → Charlottetown + 2 more
10 nights · Next May 29
From $3,754 interior · $375/night
Best departure: typical pricing
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Montreal
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Montreal?
June currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Montreal.
When do cruises from Montreal usually get expensive?
February is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Montreal.
What itineraries are most common from Montreal?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Montreal include St. Lawrence / Quebec One-Way via Quebec, Gaspé & Boston, Canadian Maritimes Loop: Havre-Saint-Pierre, L'Anse aux Meadows & Saint-Pierre, and Canadian Maritimes One-Way: Quebec, Gaspé & Portland, Maine.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Montreal?
Start tracking cruises from Montreal early, then book when a sailing moves below its typical range or hits a new recent low.
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