2016 InternatIonal CruIses from/to QuébeC CItyMake the most of your cruise through Canada/New England, choose one with Québec City as a port of embarkation and disembarkation. A majestic château that overlooks a sparkling river, a fortified city on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, more than 400 years of history and architecture: welcome to Québec City. It is the cradle of French civilization in North America, and still today, a strong European influence can be felt in the city’s inviting bistros, fine restaurants, exclusive boutiques and fascinating museums.

QuébeC CIty Cradle of frenCh amerICa

ten great reasons to Choose QuébeC CItyas port of embarkatIon1. One of the world’s most beautiful cities

2. Warm, authentic Québécois charm

3. Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

4. European flair in a North American setting and value

5. One of the safest places in North America

6. One of North America’s 10 most walkable cities

7. Exciting entertainment and culture

awards‘‘Cruise Insight awards 2015’’Port of Québec received the much-coveted ‘Best Destination Experience’ awards along with Barcelona, Montecarlo, Valencia, Shanghai and Sydney.

‘‘tripadvisor travelers’ Choice awards 2016’’Québec City ranks 2nd in the top 10 best destinations in Canada.

travel + leisure - ‘‘world’s best awards 2015’’Québec City ranks 6th among the 10 best cities in the U.S and Canada, becoming first among Canadian destinations.

8. Nature at your doorstep

9. So much to explore in Old Québec — just steps from your cruise ship

10. A haven of fine dining opportunities, from stunningly sophisticated to farm-to-table restaurants, many of which can be found on parcoursgourmand.com

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CRYSTAL CRUISES

CUNARD LINE

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

PEARL SEAS CRUISES

PONANT

PRINCESS CRUISES

CANADA

UNITEDSTATES

ATLANTIQUEOCEAN

Corner Brook

St. John’s

St-Pierre et Miquelon, France

NewfoundlandHavre-Saint-Pierre

Sept-Îles

GaspéÎles-de-la-Madeleine

Saint Lawrence River

Charlottetown

Saint John

Bar Harbor

Halifax

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

Prince Edward Island

Portland

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Boston

Sydney

Baie-Comeau

Saguenay

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Set course for the World Heritage beauty of Québec City. From the cruise terminal in the heart of the old quarter, passengers step ashore into a safe and spectacular world of history and heritage – a unique combination of French culture, natural beauty, gourmet dining, great shopping, and legendary hospitality.

2016 cruises from/to Québec city

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Information and 2017 itineraries: crystalcruises.com Book with your travel agent

crystal cruises crystal serenity ► 4 DEPARTURES

7 days itinerary - french canadian Jubilee

SEPTEMBER 17 neW yorK to Québec city New York, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Gaspé, Baie-Comeau, Québec City

8 days itinerary - neW enGland interlude

SEPTEMBER 24 Québec city to neW yorK Québec, Sept-Îles, Halifax, Portland, Boston, Newport, New York

9 days itinerary - autumn in the maritimes

OCTOBER 9 neW yorK to Québec city New York, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Gaspé, Saguenay, Québec City

7 days itinerary - autumn escaPe

OCTOBER 18 Québec city to neW yorK Québec City, Baie-Comeau, Gaspé, Bar Harbor, Boston, New York

7 days neW enGland & canada

SEPTEMBER 27 neW yorK to Québec city New York City, Newport, Boston, Sydney, Québec City

OCTOBER 4 Québec city to neW yorK Québec City, Saguenay, Gaspé, Halifax, New York City

14 days - transatlantic, neW enGland & canada

SEPTEMBER 20 southamPton to Québec city Southampton, New York City, Newport, Boston, Sydney, Québec City

OCTOBER 4 Québec city to southamPton Québec City, Saguenay, Gaspé, Halifax, New York City, Southampton

cunard line Queen mary 2 ► 4 DEPARTURES

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holland america line Zuiderdam ► 4 DEPARTURES

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10 days - colors of canada & neW enGland

SEPTEMBER 7 neW yorK to Québec city New York City, Gloucester, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Saguenay, Québec City

SEPTEMBER 17 Québec city to neW yorK Québec City, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Bar Harbor, Gloucester, Newport, New York City

SEPTEMBER 27 neW yorK city to Québec city New York City, Gloucester, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Saguenay, Québec City

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OCTOBER 7 Québec city to fort lauderdale Québec City, Saguenay, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Bar Harbor, Portland, Boston, Port Canaveral, Ft. Lauderdale

norWeGian cruise line norWeGian daWn ► 4 DEPARTURES

7 days or 14 days canada & neW enGland

SEPTEMBER 9 boston to Québec city Boston, Portland, Halifax, Charlottetown, Gaspé, Saguenay, Québec City

SEPTEMBER 16 Québec city to boston Québec City, Sydney, Halifax, Saint John, Bar Harbor, Boston

SEPTEMBER 23 boston to Québec city Boston, Portland, Halifax, Charlottetown, Gaspé, Saguenay, Québec City.

SEPTEMBER 30 Québec city to boston Québec City, Sydney, Halifax, Saint John, Bar Harbor, Boston

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Pearl seas cruises Pearl mist

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Ponant le boréal ► 2 DEPARTURES

14 days - from Groenland to the saint laWrence

SEPTEMBER 8 KanGerlussuaQ to Québec city Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, Monumental Island, Grinnell Glacier, Akpatok, Nachvak Fjord, Battle Harbour, Gros Morne, Percé, Tadoussac, Saguenay, Québec City

SEPTEMBER 21 Québec city to boston Québec City, Saguenay, Tadoussac, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Percé, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Louisbourg, Lunenbourg, Bar Harbor, Boston

11 niGhts - canadian maritimes cruise

SEPTEMBER 24 Portland to Québec city Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport, Lunenburg, Halifax, Pictou, Charlottetown, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Gaspé, Baie-Comeau, Saguenay, Québec City

14 niGhts - art and autumn alonG the east coast cruise

OCTOBER 5 Québec city to miami Québec City, Saguenay, Baie-Comeau, Gaspé, Charlottetown, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Pictou, Halifax, Lunenburg, Bar Harbor, Portland, Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, New York City, Miami

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10 days - classic canada & neW enGland

SEPTEMBER 22 neW yorK to Québec city New York City, Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Québec City

OCTOBER 2 Québec city to neW yorK Québec City, Corner Brook, Sydney, Halifax, Saint John, Bar Harbor, Boston, Newport, New York City

OCTOBER 12 neW yorK to Québec city New York City, Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Québec City

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OCTOBER 22 Québec city to fort lauderdale Québec City, Saguenay, Sydney, Halifax, Saint John, Bar Harbor, Boston, Newport, New York City, Norfolk, Ft. Lauderdale

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tourIst InformatIon: 1-877-783-1608info@quebecregion.comquebecregion.com

Capital of the province of Québec and home to its national assembly

size: 9,000 sq. km (5,592 sq. miles)

population: 677,000

While 95 % of residents are French-speaking, English is spoken widely.

hotel capacity: 16,000 rooms

nearly 4.7 million tourists visit yearly — near 1 million from 75 countries outside Canada

driving distances: From Montréal: 253 km (157 miles) From Toronto: 797 km (495 miles) From Boston: 618 km (384 miles) From New York: 811 km (504 miles)

QuébeC CIty at a glanCe

Over 350 domestic or international flights per week to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), voted North America’s “Best Airport” in its category. aeroportdequebec.com

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CRYSTAL CRUISES

CUNARD LINE

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

PEARL SEAS CRUISES

PONANT

PRINCESS CRUISESCruises itineraries suggested in this document are subject to change. Contact your travel agent.