Quebec City

14 Best Quebec River Cruises

The St Lawrence cruises under the cliffs: sightseeing decks with the Chateau skyline, Grosse-Ile’s Irish memorial sailings and the river that made the city matter. The view of Old Quebec from the water is the postcard the streets cannot take.

1.Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

Discover Québec City from the water with this 1.5-hour guided river cruise, featuring landmarks, expert commentary, and scenic outdoor decks.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“Excellent! So glad our tour went out, even though other tour operators did not due to the windy weather. It was a little choppy but not bad (nobody got sick). It was easy getting on and off the small boat, even getting in and off…”

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2.Quebec City Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Experience Quebec City from the water on this 1.5-hour guided cruise, cruising past Montmorency Falls, Château Frontenac, and Île d'Orléans with expert commentary.

★ 4.0

“Great way to see the coast line. Great info shared by the host. Lots of room, drink and food were great. Lost of seating”

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3.Grosse-Île: Irish Immigrant Memorial Cruise & Tour

Discover Grosse-Île’s history on a scenic cruise from Quebec, exploring the quarantine station and immigrant stories, with guides and immersive characters.

★ 4.8

“This tour was amazing! Captain Lachance took time to explain things in English as he drove us safely to and from Grosse-Ile on the Lachance III. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about his personal connection to the island and appreciated his true passion for the history.…”

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6.Québec City: Weekend River Brunch Cruise

Experience Québec City with a scenic 2.5-hour river cruise featuring a delicious 3-course brunch, guided stories, and stunning views of iconic landmarks.

★ 4.5

“This was very good. We did brunch before the tour. This was a 1st class operation! The food and wait staff were great. The boat tour was excellent. The guide had so much interesting information to share! The view of the falls from the boat…”

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8.From Quebec City: Grosse Île Tour & Cruise + Bus Transfer

Explore Grosse-Île with a scenic cruise and guided tour from Quebec City. Discover historic quarantine stations, natural landscapes, and immersive stories in one 9-hour experience.

★ 5.0

“Très belle excursion, le temps de tout visiter et de bien comprendre, animation des gens super plaisante ! Seul bémol, le site de réservation mentionne qu'avec le transport de la navette, ça dure 6h alors qu'en réalité, ça dure en tout au moins 9h. Départ…”

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9.Guided cruise to discover Orleans Island and Quebec City

Discover Quebec City and Ile d'Orleans from a fresh perspective on this 2-hour guided Zodiac cruise, offering stunning river views and engaging stories.

★ 4.6

“Vraiment une excellente journée,nous étions 4 et on a tous adorer et la capitaine est vraiment très gentille.De toute beauté,je vous recommande de le faire.”

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11.Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec – Arrival Private Transfer

Enjoy a smooth, private transfer from Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec City. Comfort, professionalism, and personalized service ensure a hassle-free start or end to your trip.

★ 5.0

“Prompt, friendly driver! Couldn't have been any better. Would book with this company again. Great experience.”

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12.From Quebec City : Cruise & Visit to Grosse-Ile with bus transfer

Discover Grosse-Ile’s history and natural beauty on this full-day Quebec City trip, including cruise, guided tour, and free time to explore the island.

★ 5.0

“Very nice visit to a place heavy in history. Guide are very pedagogical and pleasant, the same goes for actors who allow to immerse themselves completely in the visit. The site is very well maintained and respected. The cruise was also very pleasant, the captain…”

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