Cruises
Dear guests and friends of the cruise industry,
Welcome to Montréal!
As a major North American port of call, Montréal is renowned for its exciting cultural offer, dynamic urban scene and many citywide attractions. To help you plan the best getaway ever for your clients, we’ve created a wide range of downloadable tools for you, amongst which:
- Highlights of Montréal – an overview of the city
- Inspiring ideas – excellent suggestions for shopping, dining, accommodations and more
- Itineraries – day itineraries and other tours
- Logistics – getting to and getting around the city (train travel, airport shuttles, métro maps, city maps and more)
- An image gallery
- Contacts and practical information – who to contact and what you need to know
For an up-to-date schedule of arrivals and departures, please visit the Port of Montréal Website.
With this information at your disposal, you’ll be all set to promote or enjoy Montréal as a unique, must-see urban destination for all cruise enthusiasts.
Why choose Montréal as a starting point for your next cruise?
With a little European charm and a lot of urban vibe, Montréal is always an exciting place to be. The city is compact, safe, and pedestrian-friendly, which means you can easily walk from the Montréal Cruise Terminal to your hotel, and then onward to restaurants, cafés, theatres and entertainment venues. Montréalers are known for being outgoing and welcoming—and they are always happy to introduce visitors to the city and share its best-kept secrets.
Sustainability
Tourisme Montréal is moving towards a more proactive and strategic role in the management of the destination, where the coexistence of residents and tourists is encouraged in a concern "to harmoniously integrate tourist flows into local dynamics". Sustainable tourism aims to create a smart, financially prosperous, diverse and sustainable tourism sector. Click here to learn more about Montreal as a sustainable destination.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Getting here
Here are a few suggestions on how to get to Montreal.
Travel by flight
You’ll certainly appreciate that YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport is located just 20 minutes from downtown.
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Travel by bus
If you are planning a trip by bus, rest assured that many American and Canadian operators come to Montréal.
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Travel by train
From convenience to comfort to cost, the train is a transportation of choice.
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Travel by car
Coming to Montréal by car is made easier by the various highways and bridges leading right into the city centre.
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Travel by cruise
Find the full schedule of cruise ships arriving or docked at the Port of Montréal.
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Getting around
Montréal's public transit system and pedestrian-friendly streets can take you from a day at the museum to a restaurant in the Plateau. You can also hop on a BIXI public bike to explore some of the city's over 750 kilometres of bike paths. Or just flag a taxi down on the street.
Practical Information
Find everything on this page from how to mail a postcard to how much to tip.
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Visitor Information
Friendly agents at easily accessible points in central Montréal are ready to assist you in making your visit the greatest.
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Where to stay
You’ll find the perfect place to call home in Montréal, whatever your taste, lifestyle or budget.
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DISCOVER MONTREAL
What's new
Experiences MTL
Get inspiration from our suggestions to live the full Montréal experience and to learn more about Montréal. Our city has many secrets ready to be uncovered!
Restaurants
Year-round food favourites in Montréal.
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Museums and Culture
Immerse yourself in history and culture, museum and art exhibitions, hands-on science or galactic discoveries.
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Shopping
Revamp your wardrobe, buy unique gifts and souvenirs and pick up an edible slice of the city, all in one shopping trip.
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Neighborhoods
Montréal’s neigbourhoods are like the members of an extended family. They each have their personality.
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Special Offers
Enjoy the best of Montréal: You’re at the right place for the best deals! Peruse through our special offers to enjoy the city and its many attractions.
TRAINING
CRUISE INFORMATION
Parking
CRUISE LINES PARTNERS
Maritime Agents
Tours Operators
MARKETING RESSOURCES
Montréal cruises - Savour every moment
To take a look at the brochure, click on the button.
Video
Take an inside tour of Montreal with creative locals who will share their favourite events, venues and travel experiences in the hopes that you will join them or come find your own.
Browse our image gallery
*Please note that all the photos and videos available in our libraries can ONLY be used for the purpose of promoting Montréal as a tourist destination, and for editorial use.
You can’t find the image you’re looking for? Please contact us at leisure@mtl.org.
CONTACTS
You can reach out to our professionals to help you find information on our destination:
Montréal Staff
Local Experts
Who better to organize your trip than a local who knows the city in-and-out?