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Québec, Canada
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Overview

Enjoy the view of Québec City and the surrounding countryside from the water on this sightseeing cruise along the Saint-Lawrence River. Set sail from the Cap Diamant to Montmorency Falls, the perfect combination of nature and culture. Take in the stunning view from three distinctive exterior terraces, with commentary from a costumed guide dressed as the French-Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet. See the Québec City skyline and cruise beneath the famous Fairmont Le Château Frontenac hotel. A variety of beverages and snacks are available for purchase on board the boat.
  • See Quebec's skyline and river from a breathtaking point of view
  • Enjoy the pastoral charm of Ile d'Orleans
  • View the surging Montmorency Falls, the highest waterfalls in Quebec
  • Cruise beneath the historic and much-photographed Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
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Guided cruise of 1:30
Spectacular view of the Old-Québec
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
10 Rue Dalhousie , 10 Rue Dalhousie, Québec, QC G1K 4B2, Canada
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At Chouinard Pier.

This activity will end right where it started.
This Québec City sightseeing river cruise departs from the Chouinard Pier. Climb aboard the AML Louis Jolliet, a 170-foot cruise ship named after the famous French-Canadian explorer. Choose from any of the three distinctive exterior terraces or settle into the air-conditioned dining area. Either way, the views from the Saint Lawrence River will be breathtaking.

Enjoy this entertaining and educational sightseeing tour of Québec City and the surrounding countryside, cruising from the Cap Diamant to Montmorency Falls. The Cap Diamant, or Cape Diamond, is the official name of the cape and promontory on which Québec City is located. It’s formed by the confluence of a bend in the Saint Lawrence River to the south and east and the much smaller Saint-Charles River to the north. Montmorency Falls is an 83-meter-high waterfall, an impressive 30 meters higher than iconic Niagara Falls.

Some of the sites to be seen include the historic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac hotel, Canada’s most-beloved hotel and the most-photographed hotel in the world and the historical island borough of Île d’Orléans.

There’s also something to be learned on this live-narrated cruise. Find out about the history of Québec City, the Saint Lawrence River and all the aforementioned points of interest along the way from the enthusiastic, costumed guide, dressed as Louis Jolliet himself.

A variety of beverages and snacks are available for purchase on board the boat.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Croisieres AML
Discover the bucolic charm of Ile d'Orleans on this river cruise aboard the AML Louis Jolliet or a similar smaller boat, depending on the number of passengers. On board, you can purchase a snack or meal with drinks, such as cocktails, to be enjoyed on the viewing decks (own expense).
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
Admire Montmorency Falls, the highest waterfall in Quebec
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Stop At:  
St. Lawrence River
See the port installations on both shores of the St Lawrence River.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Place Royale
Glide beneath the prestigious Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, perched atop Cap Diamant, with the majestic Laurentian Mountains in the background.
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Old Quebec
With our guide, learn more about the only walled city in North America
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Croisieres AML
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Quebec City Guided Sightseeing Cruise ?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Quebec City Guided Sightseeing Cruise ?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
See all safety measures taken by Quebec City Guided Sightseeing Cruise .
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What is the social distancing policy during Quebec City Guided Sightseeing Cruise ?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Quebec City Guided Sightseeing Cruise .
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Quebec City Guided Sightseeing Cruise ?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
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  • "The upper deck had the best views but it is a lot windier, so dress accordingly." See review
  • "I found this to be slightly boring and would recommend doing a walking tour and or the country side tour of the falls first." See review

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star-3
Overpriced
Peter_S
, Jun 2022
The sightseeing cruise was ok. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of interesting information about the River and Quebec history. The boat was comfortable and had a lot of amenities. It was overpriced however and I felt like it could have been about 25 dollars instead of 50. For that reason, I wouldn’t recommend it.
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star-5
Relaxing river trip
Margaret_G
, Jun 2022
This was a really pleasant trip on the St Lawrence River. Commentary was very good and we had a lovely time.
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star-3
Ok tour, maybe better after all covid restrictions are gone?
Susanjselby
, Jun 2022
A chaotic boarding procedure, had to go from one area to another but we eventually boarded. The so called view of the waterfall is a little disappointing as it’s the other side of a bridge. Hard to hear all the tour details
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hello, We are sorry that your experience did not live up to your expectations. Rest assured that your comments about the boarding and sound will be sent to the person in charge so the situation can be assessed properly. Regards,
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star-5
Great River Cruise
Dena_R
, Jun 2022
It was a very relaxing way to see Quebec City and learn more about the history. The service was also wonderful.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hello Dena, Our team is more than happy that you enjoy the cruise! Regards,
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star-3
Just ok
Craig_P
, May 2022
Pretty much as advertised but nothing special. Crowded, very noisy and not much to see. Very much better tours.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Hello, We would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations and sincerely hoping to have the chance to welcome you again aboard one of our boats!
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star-5
Great Cruise
Sharon_S
, Oct 2021
The guide gave us great information in both French and English! He spoke quickly and carefully! Would do it again
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star-5
Week end in Quebec City
DILAWER_K
, Oct 2021
A week end visit to beautiful Quebec City with Sight Seeing and Visit to Petit Champlain Church was a perfect place to relax the mind and soul after the weeks hard working hours.
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star-5
WellWorth our while!!
Don_M
, Oct 2021
Great tour guide. Would recommend this to others of all ages. Boat was clean and safety protocols followed.
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star-5
Joy on the water!
Julie_B
, Sep 2021
Love being on the water. Great way to get sense of size, place. Lovely ship. Great host and personnel.
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star-5
Tour guide was very...
Joanne_V
, Sep 2021
Tour guide was very informative and spoke perfect English. Well worth seeing. Loved every bit of the tour.
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star-5
Very peaceful with...
JoAnn_R
, Sep 2021
Very peaceful with beautiful views on the water. We had a very good guide. Learned alot about Cdn history.
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Do it again
Ayman_G
, Sep 2021
Our experience was great . From boarding right to the end. I would’ve wish that we had a bit more quieter time there was too much noise otherwise it was excellent!
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star-5
Interesting stories about...
Jeff_W
, Sep 2021
Interesting stories about the history of Quebec City and the St. Lawrence River. Very enjoyable cruise.
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star-5
A must do tour.
Philippe
, Sep 2021
Very nice tour, breathtaking views, the guide was engaging and knowledgeable and the bar tender lady was super nice.
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Sightseeing cruise
Patricia_M
, Sep 2021
The tour narrator was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable and personable. It was a good way to see some of Quebec sites.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Hope to see you soon! Thank you for your nice comment.
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star-5
Absolutely amazing
victor-party-of-5
, Sep 2021
My wife & I + 3 friends enjoyed this tour. The tour guide was well speaking. The crew were vary helpful as well. The parking & booth service people were vary helpful. waiting time was vary fast & well guided as well. Well worth the price. Thank you, p.s. Your bus tour was fantastic as well. I lost the review email for that tour, (Peter) Couldn't ask for a better tour guide. Well spoken, funny, & a great story teller. I would like to Thank him & you as well. We were at the wrong pick up point & the dispatch called me & helped us get on tour. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Thank you very much for your comment! It will be a pleasure to see you another time on board!
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Money grab
Cheyenne_L
, Sep 2021
If giving 0 stars was an option I would. We couldn’t find parking as where you would park for the experience is for whoever. Typically a boat waits 5 mins they did not and no one called or anything. We had friends get on and we selected and English guide it was not English which we are paying for as well
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Hello, Indeed, we ask our customers to arrive more than one hour in advance in order to pick up their ticket, but also to give you time to find a parking. We sometimes have some reserved, but we do not have the exact number at this time for all customers. Moreover, this information is given in the guide: prepare your cruise. The information concerning delays can also be found on this link. We are very sorry to read that you have missed your departure. We will do what we can to better advise our customers to arrive as soon as possible. As for the bilingual cruise, you must raise your hand when the captain asks if he should say it in English, otherwise it is only in French. Also, if it happens to you another time on board, you can raise your hand or tell a staff member your mother tongue in order to correct the situation. Thank you for your constructive feedback, we will do our best to improve the experience of our next customers.
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Don’t waste your money on this.
Denis_C
, Sep 2021
Do not waste your money. Trip was short and did not bring anytjing more that a different point of view to éléments that you could see much vloser by other, cheaper means.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
We are very sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. We will take your feedback constructively to improve the experience of our future guests.
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star-5
Very Interesting Tour
Don_S
, Sep 2021
Excellent tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Quebec city and of the french territories and we learned a lot on this tour. Very interesting!
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We look forward to seeing you on board!
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star-5
Quebec Water Tour
Charles_S
, Sep 2021
Beautiful day to be on the water and experience Old Quebec. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the narrative was excellent!!!!
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We look forward to seeing you on board!
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