Seabourn Quest
September 21, 2028

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, offers docking at Montreal Port. Travelers explore Old Montreal and Notre-Dame Basilica. Excursions visit Mont Tremblant. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures cobblestone streets and St. Lawrence vistas. Dining onboard includes tourtière, a Quebecois favorite. Souvenirs, like maple crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover French Canadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Montreal’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic rivers, making Montreal an engaging destination for exploration.

The St. Lawrence River in Canada has no docking; ships cruise from Quebec City to Montreal. Travelers spot beluga whales swimming near shores. Excursions to Old Quebec explore historic ramparts and French heritage. No facilities are available; provisions come from the ship. The peak season, June to September, peaks in fall for foliage. Photography captures river islands and cityscapes. Dining onboard features poutine. Souvenirs, like maple syrup, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover French colonial history. Light layers suit variable weather. The river’s cultural depth and wildlife offer Canada’s scenic waterway experience.

Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, has docking at Havre-Saint-Pierre Port. Travelers explore Mingan Archipelago’s limestone monoliths. Excursions spot whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Local markets sell cloudberry jam. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures rocky islands and coastal vistas. Dining onboard includes poutine, a Quebec favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Acadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance whale spotting. Havre-Saint-Pierre’s wild beauty offers a scenic Canadian stop, blending nature with cultural heritage.

Red Bay, Newfoundland, Canada, offers docking at Red Bay Port. Travelers explore UNESCO-listed Basque whaling sites and Red Bay Museum. Excursions include zodiac tours to Saddle Island. Local markets sell bakeapple jam. The peak season, June to September, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rugged cliffs and Labrador Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes cod tongues, a Newfoundland favorite. Souvenirs, like whaling crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Basque history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Red Bay’s historic allure offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of whaling heritage and scenic coasts, making Red Bay an engaging destination for exploration.

St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada, offers docking at St. Anthony Port. Travelers explore L’Anse aux Meadows’ Viking site and Grenfell House. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell bakeapple jam. The peak season, June to September, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Viking ruins and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes cod tongues, a Newfoundland favorite. Souvenirs, like seal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance site walks. St. Anthony’s historic charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Viking heritage and marine adventures, making St. Anthony an engaging destination.

St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, offers docking at St. John’s Port. Travelers explore Signal Hill and Quidi Vidi village. Excursions include puffin-watching at Cape Spear. Local markets sell toutons. The peak season, June to September, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful rowhouses and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes cod au gratin, a Newfoundland favorite. Souvenirs, like Labradorite crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance hill walks. St. John’s maritime charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic coasts, making St. John’s an engaging destination.

Returning to St. John's — see Day 7 above for port info.

St. Pierre & Miquelon, France, offers docking at St. Pierre Port. Travelers explore Île aux Marins and L’Arche Museum. Excursions include boat tours to Miquelon. Local markets sell cod fritters. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for island tours. Photography captures colorful houses and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes tourtière, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Acadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance island walks. St. Pierre’s maritime charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic islands, making St. Pierre an engaging destination.

Cap-aux-Meules, Quebec, docks at Îles-de-la-Madeleine Port, a 10-minute walk to downtown, population 12,000. Travelers visit Entry Island for seal-watching hikes. Local beaches offer kitesurfing. Markets sell smoked herring. Excursions to Havre-Aubert, 15 minutes south, explore maritime museums. Peak season June to September; taxis 5-10 CAD. Dining includes lobster poutine at harbor cafes. Souvenirs feature sand art.

Gaspe, Quebec, has docking at Gaspé Port. Travelers explore Forillon National Park’s rugged cliffs and whale-watching tours. Excursions visit Percé Rock’s iconic limestone formation. Local markets sell maple syrup. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures coastal vistas and rock formations. Dining onboard includes poutine, a Quebec favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Acadian history. Light layers suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance whale sightings. Gaspé’s dramatic coastline and wildlife provide a scenic Canadian stop, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage.

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, offers docking at Quebec City Port. Travelers explore Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls. Excursions visit Île d’Orléans. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for river tours. Photography captures fortified walls and St. Lawrence vistas. Dining onboard includes tourtière, a Quebecois favorite. Souvenirs, like maple crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover French Canadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Quebec City’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic rivers, making Quebec City an engaging destination.

Returning to Montreal — see Day 1 above for port info.