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Quebec City Cruise Crowd Forecast — Thursday, October 29, 2026
Crowded day in Quebec City — 2 ships representing ~1,412 estimated cruise passengers, right around a busy day for this port.
Expect noticeable cruise crowds. Consider booking activities away from the main port area.
- 2 shipsin port
- 1,412est. passengers
Where today falls, from a quiet day to a busy day
Busier than 75% of scheduled cruise days at this port.
🧭 How to play this day
CROWD-TACTICALMulti-ship days pack the old town walls, especially in fall foliage season — do the walled city first thing or save it for late afternoon, and spend midday at Montmorency Falls or Île d'Orléans.
Restaurant lines in Petit-Champlain get long at lunch; eat early or late, or walk five minutes outside the gates where the crowds thin dramatically.
Why is this crowded?
2 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 1,412 passengers of combined capacity.
Compared with other cruise days: Well above average for this port.
Ships in port
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrival | Departure | Berth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Seas Splendor | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 06:00 | 17:00 | 21 | 808 |
| Seabourn Ovation | Seabourn Cruise Line | 06:30 | — | 22 | 604 |
Arrival timeline
Bars show each ship’s scheduled time in port (6 AM – 10 PM port time).
Shore day advice
Book excursions in advance, start early, and avoid the main port area at midday.
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Data & accuracy
- Schedule source: Port of Quebec
- Data last fetched: Oct 29, 2026
- Forecast date: Oct 29, 2026
- Estimates are based on published ship capacities, not actual bookings or how many passengers go ashore.