mevelandry
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Hi!
I come from the province of Quebec (Born and raised, lived in many regions and currently lives in Montreal) and I just learned that Disney Cruise Line will do a cruise coming and/or departing from Quebec including two other Quebec ports in 2018 which are Saguenay and Baie-Comeau...
So I thought maybe I (along with some of my fellow Quebecois(e) DISers) could help.
Feel free to ask any question you want regarding ports, excursions, etc. We are most likely going to be able to help! There are no stupid questions. I can also help you with the pronounciation. (Kay-Beck, Sag-Nay, Bay-Como)
EDIT:
Two sailings so far...
-From NYC to Quebec City: September 20, 2018
-From Quebec City to NYC: September 27, 2018
TRANSPORTATION FROM MONTREAL FOR THOSE WHO WILL FLY TO MONTREAL
My boss (76 yo) takes the Via Rail train from Montreal to Quebec almost every time he has to go to Quebec. He usually picks the Business section in order to be able to work. Apparently the seats are very comfortable, there is room for the legs, there is free wifi (actually all sections have free wifi and power outlets)... It takes about 3h30 by train but both train stations have a very practical location. My office is right in front of the Gare Centrale (train station) and I help tourists finding the sites they are looking for all the time.
The tickets usually go from 70 to 215$ depending on the moment you use it and the section you pick but be sure to subscribe to the newsletter because they go on promotion all the time (especially on tuesday mornings). They can go as low as 33$.
If you need to go from the Montreal (YUL) airport to the train station, it should be a 38$ flat rate by cab.
Or you can take the STM (Public Transportation) line 747 that will cost you 10$ and be valid for 24 hours. It's an interesting route for tourists because it stops near the most important subway stations, hotels. The "Gare Centrale" (train station) would be stop number 5.
REGARDING TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PEOPLE WHO CHOSE TO FLY IN...
MONTRÉAL
The price for the shuttle from Montreal airport is not as expensive as I expected. If money is no object, it's definitely the less complicated way to do it... They will pick you up at the airport and bring to directly to the port of Québec.
But if you insist on saving a few bucks:
Step 1) You can take the STM bus 747 at 10$ CND/pp (before 7:30 AM), the tickets are available in a automatic teller that looks like an ATM machine --I could give you a cheaper option but you'd have to transfer busses and then take the subway and then you'll hate me!
Step 2) stop at the Gare d’autocars de Montréal which is where I would take the Orleans Express bus to Québec if I were you... because the Orleans Express bus departing from YUL airport are not only more expensive but they only start running at 11:00 AM (which is way too late if you are flying in the same day), while the Downtown Montreal bus starts at 6:00 AM.
On the bright side, if you book early up to three months in advance), you can sometimes get a 25$ (CND dollars! That like 20$ USD/pp) tickets each way --take note that you can't make changes on the tickets and they are non-refundable-- but I would leave before 9:00 AM (from La Gare Centrale de Montréal), because you never know if there won't be an accident on the road or something. It's a 2,5 hours ride between Montreal and Quebec after all!
Step 3) When you arrive La Gare du Palais, the Port of Québec is situated very close to the Port of Québec. A cab ride from there shouldn't be too expensive.
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QUÉBEC
If you are travelling from Quebec, I would stick to the cab. The flat rate from Quebec Airport to downtown Quebec is around 35$ CND (about 28$ USD) I don't think it's going to be much more expensive to get to the Port. Make sure you ask for a flat rate (or in french "Tarif fixe"). According to my collegues from Quebec, the traffic can be very heavy during rush hour, so no matter when DCL tells you to arrive, I would add 30-60 minutes more just in case. Better be safe than sorry.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN QUÉBEC
Near Old Quebec (10 to 20 min walk from Old Quebec neighborhood):
The Delta, the Tryp Pur & Marriott Quebec would be good and affordable options. (I will try to find out if they offer shuttles).
Old Quebec (very close to the port):
Hotel du Capitole is right in the Old Quebec, in front of Place d'Youville. This hotel is an historic monument and has cachet (Beaux-Arts style). The rooms are comfortable. It is situated next to a theater. I love that hotel!
If money if no object, go for Château Frontenac or Château Laurier.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN MONTRÉAL
Airport:
-Mariott Airport (it's quite nice for an Airport Hotel and it's right inside the Airport!)
-Sheraton Montreal Airport (I have a gym/spa/pool membership there and it's very nice and clean, the gym and pool are nothing to write home about but I like them).
Near the Old Port:
*If you chose an hotel on St-Paul Street. ALWAYS ask for a room that does NOT give on St-Paul St. The soundproofing of the windows is usually pretty bad and St-Paul St. is very noisy. I've made that mistake once and we moved room at 2 AM because we simply could not sleep.*
-Marriott Château Champlain (about 15 minutes walk from the Old Port of Montreal, metro Bonaventure is connected directly to it)
-Hôtel Nelligan (in the Old Port of Montreal, very charming BUT ask for your room to be in the back of the hotel.
Downtown:
*I wouldn't recommend hotels near the Metro Berri-Uqam station. It's not a nice place to be after dark. Lots of homeless people, junkies and drug dealers at night. If you have to be around, just go from point A to point B, don't engage into conversations with strangers and you'll be fine.*
-Hyatt Regency Montreal (it's a nice comfortable hotel, situated right in front of the Place Des Arts, very close to the metro Place Des Arts, lots of restaurants and boutiques at Complexe Desjardins where it is situated)
-Hotel Renaissance Montreal Downtown (less than 1 minute walk from St-Catherine Street, right in the action, wonderful rooftop terrace and great restaurant name "East").
-Hotel Reine Elizabeth (the hotel is fresh out of major refurbishment and is absolutely stunning. If you enjoy afternoon tea, I recommend their tea service at Rosélys).
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN QUEBEC
-Cochon Dingue (great breakfast & desserts & I heard the lunch/dinner menu is good too!)
-Ashton (for a good poutine)
-Queues de Castor/BeaverTails
-Afternoon Tea at the Champlain restaurant in the Chateau Frontenac
-Chez Jules (recommended by friends)
-Chez Victor (recommended by friends)
-Le Lapin Sauté (recommended by friends)
-1608 (recommended by friends)
-Chez Boulay (recommended by friends)
-Spag & Tini (recommended by my MIL)
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN MONTREAL
-Bevo (for a good pizza)
-Frites Alors! (for a good poutine)
-La Banquise (for a good poutine)
-Queues de Castor/BeaverTails
-Stash Café (polish restaurant, awesome pierogies)
-Jardin Nelson (food good but the terrace is awesome)
-Le Boucan (awesome "barbecue style" food)
-Indian Curry House (amazing cheap indian restaurant)
-Émeraude de Bangkok (good "americanized sczechuan food", a 5 minute ride from the YUL Airport)
-Archibald (inside YUL airport, recommended by friends)
!!!!!!!ROLL CALL!!!!!
September 20, 2018 - From NYC to Quebec City
@MJDisFamCruisers
@Shadowfan
@dclpluto
@rrali33tt
September 27, 2018 - From Quebec City to NYC
@MJDisFamCruisers
@TheWicKids
I come from the province of Quebec (Born and raised, lived in many regions and currently lives in Montreal) and I just learned that Disney Cruise Line will do a cruise coming and/or departing from Quebec including two other Quebec ports in 2018 which are Saguenay and Baie-Comeau...
So I thought maybe I (along with some of my fellow Quebecois(e) DISers) could help.
Feel free to ask any question you want regarding ports, excursions, etc. We are most likely going to be able to help! There are no stupid questions. I can also help you with the pronounciation. (Kay-Beck, Sag-Nay, Bay-Como)
EDIT:
Two sailings so far...
-From NYC to Quebec City: September 20, 2018
-From Quebec City to NYC: September 27, 2018
TRANSPORTATION FROM MONTREAL FOR THOSE WHO WILL FLY TO MONTREAL
My boss (76 yo) takes the Via Rail train from Montreal to Quebec almost every time he has to go to Quebec. He usually picks the Business section in order to be able to work. Apparently the seats are very comfortable, there is room for the legs, there is free wifi (actually all sections have free wifi and power outlets)... It takes about 3h30 by train but both train stations have a very practical location. My office is right in front of the Gare Centrale (train station) and I help tourists finding the sites they are looking for all the time.
The tickets usually go from 70 to 215$ depending on the moment you use it and the section you pick but be sure to subscribe to the newsletter because they go on promotion all the time (especially on tuesday mornings). They can go as low as 33$.
If you need to go from the Montreal (YUL) airport to the train station, it should be a 38$ flat rate by cab.
Or you can take the STM (Public Transportation) line 747 that will cost you 10$ and be valid for 24 hours. It's an interesting route for tourists because it stops near the most important subway stations, hotels. The "Gare Centrale" (train station) would be stop number 5.
REGARDING TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PEOPLE WHO CHOSE TO FLY IN...
MONTRÉAL
The price for the shuttle from Montreal airport is not as expensive as I expected. If money is no object, it's definitely the less complicated way to do it... They will pick you up at the airport and bring to directly to the port of Québec.
But if you insist on saving a few bucks:
Step 1) You can take the STM bus 747 at 10$ CND/pp (before 7:30 AM), the tickets are available in a automatic teller that looks like an ATM machine --I could give you a cheaper option but you'd have to transfer busses and then take the subway and then you'll hate me!
Step 2) stop at the Gare d’autocars de Montréal which is where I would take the Orleans Express bus to Québec if I were you... because the Orleans Express bus departing from YUL airport are not only more expensive but they only start running at 11:00 AM (which is way too late if you are flying in the same day), while the Downtown Montreal bus starts at 6:00 AM.
On the bright side, if you book early up to three months in advance), you can sometimes get a 25$ (CND dollars! That like 20$ USD/pp) tickets each way --take note that you can't make changes on the tickets and they are non-refundable-- but I would leave before 9:00 AM (from La Gare Centrale de Montréal), because you never know if there won't be an accident on the road or something. It's a 2,5 hours ride between Montreal and Quebec after all!
Step 3) When you arrive La Gare du Palais, the Port of Québec is situated very close to the Port of Québec. A cab ride from there shouldn't be too expensive.
********************************
QUÉBEC
If you are travelling from Quebec, I would stick to the cab. The flat rate from Quebec Airport to downtown Quebec is around 35$ CND (about 28$ USD) I don't think it's going to be much more expensive to get to the Port. Make sure you ask for a flat rate (or in french "Tarif fixe"). According to my collegues from Quebec, the traffic can be very heavy during rush hour, so no matter when DCL tells you to arrive, I would add 30-60 minutes more just in case. Better be safe than sorry.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN QUÉBEC
Near Old Quebec (10 to 20 min walk from Old Quebec neighborhood):
The Delta, the Tryp Pur & Marriott Quebec would be good and affordable options. (I will try to find out if they offer shuttles).
Old Quebec (very close to the port):
Hotel du Capitole is right in the Old Quebec, in front of Place d'Youville. This hotel is an historic monument and has cachet (Beaux-Arts style). The rooms are comfortable. It is situated next to a theater. I love that hotel!
If money if no object, go for Château Frontenac or Château Laurier.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN MONTRÉAL
Airport:
-Mariott Airport (it's quite nice for an Airport Hotel and it's right inside the Airport!)
-Sheraton Montreal Airport (I have a gym/spa/pool membership there and it's very nice and clean, the gym and pool are nothing to write home about but I like them).
Near the Old Port:
*If you chose an hotel on St-Paul Street. ALWAYS ask for a room that does NOT give on St-Paul St. The soundproofing of the windows is usually pretty bad and St-Paul St. is very noisy. I've made that mistake once and we moved room at 2 AM because we simply could not sleep.*
-Marriott Château Champlain (about 15 minutes walk from the Old Port of Montreal, metro Bonaventure is connected directly to it)
-Hôtel Nelligan (in the Old Port of Montreal, very charming BUT ask for your room to be in the back of the hotel.
Downtown:
*I wouldn't recommend hotels near the Metro Berri-Uqam station. It's not a nice place to be after dark. Lots of homeless people, junkies and drug dealers at night. If you have to be around, just go from point A to point B, don't engage into conversations with strangers and you'll be fine.*
-Hyatt Regency Montreal (it's a nice comfortable hotel, situated right in front of the Place Des Arts, very close to the metro Place Des Arts, lots of restaurants and boutiques at Complexe Desjardins where it is situated)
-Hotel Renaissance Montreal Downtown (less than 1 minute walk from St-Catherine Street, right in the action, wonderful rooftop terrace and great restaurant name "East").
-Hotel Reine Elizabeth (the hotel is fresh out of major refurbishment and is absolutely stunning. If you enjoy afternoon tea, I recommend their tea service at Rosélys).
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN QUEBEC
-Cochon Dingue (great breakfast & desserts & I heard the lunch/dinner menu is good too!)
-Ashton (for a good poutine)
-Queues de Castor/BeaverTails
-Afternoon Tea at the Champlain restaurant in the Chateau Frontenac
-Chez Jules (recommended by friends)
-Chez Victor (recommended by friends)
-Le Lapin Sauté (recommended by friends)
-1608 (recommended by friends)
-Chez Boulay (recommended by friends)
-Spag & Tini (recommended by my MIL)
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN MONTREAL
-Bevo (for a good pizza)
-Frites Alors! (for a good poutine)
-La Banquise (for a good poutine)
-Queues de Castor/BeaverTails
-Stash Café (polish restaurant, awesome pierogies)
-Jardin Nelson (food good but the terrace is awesome)
-Le Boucan (awesome "barbecue style" food)
-Indian Curry House (amazing cheap indian restaurant)
-Émeraude de Bangkok (good "americanized sczechuan food", a 5 minute ride from the YUL Airport)
-Archibald (inside YUL airport, recommended by friends)
!!!!!!!ROLL CALL!!!!!
September 20, 2018 - From NYC to Quebec City
@MJDisFamCruisers
@Shadowfan
@dclpluto
@rrali33tt
September 27, 2018 - From Quebec City to NYC
@MJDisFamCruisers
@TheWicKids
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