First cruise ship of the season docks in Montreal
The Port of Montreal welcomed its first cruis ship of the season on Saturday and more than 1,000 people set sail for Boston. (more…)
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Cruises returning to the Port of Montreal in 2022. A total of 46 port visits are scheduled
This spring, after two seasons cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, cruises are set to make a great comeback at the Port of Montreal. A total of 46 port visits are scheduled for 2022. (more…)
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Montréal welcomes 101,504 cruise passengers in 2018
During this year’s cruise season, Montréal welcomed 101,504 international and domestic passengers, surpassing the 100,000-passenger mark for the first time. This is 10% more than in 2017. (eturbonews.com)
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Montreal Adding Capacity for More Demand
Montreal inaugurated a new cruise terminal in June, which will be joined by a second operational terminal in 2018, along with the existing alternate terminal located east of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge. The trio of berth locations will help the iconic city accommodate extra ships during its peak fall season. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Montréal’s cruise season sees a record 33% increase in 2017
The Port of Montréal welcomed 114,517 passengers and crew members during the 2017 cruise season, up 33% compared to 2016. In all, some 21 ships representing 16 international cruise lines moored 52 times at the newly renovated T1 Terminal located at the Alexandra Pier in Old Montréal and at Terminal T3 located east of Jacques-Cartier Bridge. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Cruise Ships Can Now Be Powered By Electricity At The Port Of Montreal
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is pleased to announce that its shore power project has been completed and that vessels docking at the Port of Montreal’s new cruise terminal can now be powered by electricity. This two-pronged project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2,800 tonnes per year. (more…)
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Announcing Arctic Shipping Forum North America
On the 1st of January 2017, the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters – more commonly known as the Polar Code – entered into force. Drawn up by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Polar Code provides an international standard that all ice-going vessels must meet if they are to travel through polar waters. (infomarine.net)
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”History Of Ships” – Exhibition At The New Cruise Terminal: A Trip Through Montreal’s Rich Port History
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is pleased to announce the opening of its History of Ships exhibition, which will welcome the public starting July 19, 2017, at 11 a.m. The exhibition is being held at the Port Centre on the second floor of the new Cruise Terminal on Alexandra Pier, at 200 De la Commune Street, Montreal. (more…)
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Cruise Canada New England Symposium Notebook
Ports, cruise lines and other stakeholders around the Cruise Canada New England region had plenty of news and notes at the Cruise Canada New England Symposium being held in Montreal. The news ranged from new cruise lines looking at the region to ports considering expansion plans. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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The Port Of Montreal Welcomes The First Ship At Its New Cruise Terminal
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is celebrating the arrival of the MS Maasdam, the first ship to dock at the Port of Montreal’s new cruise terminal. (more…)
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Cruise Canada New England Preview: 10 Year Plan To Be Revealed
The Executive Committee of the Cruise Canada New England Alliance (CCNE) will release its 2017-2026 strategic plan at its annual gathering in Montreal this week, which brings together ports in the region along with cruise line decision makers and other key stakeholders. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Cruise Canada New England to Present 2026 Strategic Plan in Montreal
Cruise the Saint Lawrence will host the 19th annual Cruise Canada New England Symposium in Montreal in June. The event will serve as the backdrop for the launch of the 2017-2026 Cruise Canada New England strategic plan – covering where the group sees itself in ten years and how it will get there – touching on infrastructure development, summer traffic and more. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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2017 Cruise Canada New England Symposium Set for Montreal
The 2017 Cruise Canada New England Symposium will rotate to Montreal for a June event, timed with the opening of a new cruise terminal and Montreal’s own 375th anniversary celebrations. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Montreal Ready for Big Fall Season
The Port of Montreal announced it is expecting 46,000 cruise passengers for the fall foliage season, extending from August 31 through October 22 with 29 ships expected to dock at the temporary cruise terminal located in Eastern Montréal and at the McKay pier in Old Montréal. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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New Montreal Cruise Terminal Set for May 2017 Debut
The new cruise terminal under construction in Montreal will open next May, according to Yves Gilson, director, marketing and cruises for the Port of Montreal. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Port of Montreal’s Alexandra Pier and Iberville Passenger Terminal are Restored and ready for the 2017 cruise season
The Montreal Port Authority announced a $35 million financial support that will make it possible to restore Alexandra Pier and Iberville Passenger Terminal and provide modern port facilities for the 2017 cruise season.
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Montreal Reports Record Cruise Season
Montreal has reported a record cruise season that came to a close with Regent Seven Seas’ Navigator today departing on a 14-day cruise from Montreal to Miami. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Montreal Applauds New Quebec Maritime Strategy
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has welcomed the Quebec government’s announcement introducing the first ever Quebec Maritime Strategy. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Montreal Launches Cruise Season
Montreal welcomed its first cruise ship of the season on May 12. With just over 71,000 domestic and international passengers expected this year—plus 19,000 crew members, the port said that more than 90,000 cruise visitors will descend on Montréal this season. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Montreal Expects Big Cruise Season
On May 12, the Port of Montreal will mark the first ship of 2015, as it sets sail with some 200 cruise passengers aboard. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Québec and Montréal Invest $55 Million in Cruise Facilities
The Québec government has budgeted $55 million to improve passenger greeting infrastructure at the ports of Québec and Montréal. (travelpulse.com)
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