Montreal Cruise Terminal (Grand Quay)
Cruise terminal at 200 De la Commune Street West, with Terminals 1 and 2 on the Grand Quay and Terminal 3 via the Berri entrance. Assignments vary by ship.
Montreal, Canada
Montreal, on an island in the St. Lawrence River, is Quebec's largest city. Cruise ships berth at the Grand Quay in Old Montreal, beside the Old Port and a short walk from Notre-Dame Basilica and Place d'Armes. More about Montreal →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Eastern Time)
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Cruise Ships in Montreal
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Montreal day.
Planning a day in Montreal?
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Montreal cruise port?
Ships berth at the Grand Quay on De la Commune Street West in Old Montreal, beside the Old Port. The cruise terminal is a short walk from Notre-Dame Basilica and Place d'Armes; some ships use Terminal 3, reached via the Berri entrance further east.
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Getting to the Montreal cruise port
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Montreal Cruise Terminal (Grand Quay)
21 km · 20–50 min by car
About 21 km by road. Taxi at the official airport flat fare, drive, or the airport bus to Old Montreal.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi (airport flat fare)
CAD 49.45per vehicle
20–35 min
Official daytime flat fare, taxes included, tip extra.
Airport bus
CAD 11.25per person
~50 min
About CAD 11.25 (24-hour pass), approximate; exact change in coins. City single tickets are not valid on this bus.
Drive
Variesper vehicle
20–35 min
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Routes end at the cruise terminal on the Grand Quay. Distances, times and prices are approximate.
Montreal Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Parking at the Montreal cruise port
Official port parking
CAD 55/ day
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
The port runs a 24/7 car park at the Grand Quay, with up to 250 spaces; no trailers or motorhomes. Rates are published for up to 24 hours; there is no per-cruise or multi-day rate.
Parking facilities
FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Grand Quay parkingMontreal Port Authority
Montreal Cruise Terminal (Grand Quay)
~CAD 35/hour – ~CAD 55/day
Available
Serves Montreal Cruise Terminal (Grand Quay) · Reservation: Available
0-6 hours, taxes included. · 6-12 hours. · 12-24 hours; lost ticket CAD 50.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Old Montreal
CAD 171–206 / night
Walking distance to the terminal.
Typical hotel
CAD 171–206 / night
Port ~5 minAirport ~25 min
Pre-cruise nights within a short walk of the Grand Quay and Old Port.
Hotels here
- Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal
- Hotel Place d'Armes
- Hotel Gault
Downtown
CAD 113–152 / night
Shopping, transit and value.
Typical hotel
CAD 113–152 / night
Port 10–15 minAirport ~25 min
Central hotels near the metro and Central Station, a short taxi from the terminal.
Hotels here
- Le Westin Montreal
- Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
- Holiday Inn Montreal Centreville
Airport area (Dorval)
CAD 80–121 / night
Late arrivals and early flights.
Typical hotel
CAD 80–121 / night
Port 20–35 min
One night before or after a flight, a 20-35 min drive from the terminal.
Hotels here
- Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
- Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Montreal-Dorval
- Comfort Inn Aeroport
Plateau Mont-Royal
CAD 133–159 / night
Local neighbourhood feel.
Typical hotel
CAD 133–159 / night
Extra days in a residential area with cafes and restaurants.
Hotels here
- Kutuma Hotel & Suites
- Boxotel
- Hotel de l'ITHQ
Hotel prices are approximate, per night for two adults, in CAD.
Eating in Montreal
- Coffee per item
- CAD 2.95
- per item
- Casual lunch per person
- CAD 13.95–16.95
- per person
- Soft drink per item
- CAD 3.50–3.85
- per item
Prices are approximate, from a long-established deli; taxes and tip extra.
Where to eat
Old Montreal (Rue Saint-Paul and Place Jacques-Cartier)
Restaurants and cafes a short walk from the Grand Quay.
Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Long-established delis and casual spots, a short taxi or metro ride north.
Destination
About Montreal
Montreal, on an island in the St. Lawrence River, is Quebec's largest city. Cruise ships berth at the Grand Quay in Old Montreal, beside the Old Port and a short walk from Notre-Dame Basilica and Place d'Armes. Some cruises start and end here, and the international airport is about 21 km away.
- Climate
- Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Winter (Dec-Feb) highs -5C to -1C, lows -14C to -9C, 66-92 mm of precipitation a month, much of it snow. Spring (Mar-May) highs 2-19C, lows -7C to 8C, 77-90 mm. Summer (Jun-Aug) highs 24-27C, lows 14-17C, 84-94 mm. Autumn (Sep-Nov) highs fall from 21C to 6C, lows from 11C to -2C, 84-103 mm. Warmest month July (high 26.7C); wettest October (103 mm). About 1,041 mm of precipitation a year, including about 217 cm of snow.
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Currency
- CAD
Things to Do in Montreal
Old Montreal and Notre-Dame Basilica
Historic district and basilica a few minutes' walk from the terminal.
Old Port of Montreal
Waterfront promenade beside the Grand Quay.