Embarking your ship in Quebec, Canada


If you’re embarking your ship in Quebec please follow the guide below for information about airports, hotels and travelling to your ship.


IMPORTANT: Electronic travel authorisations (ETAs) and declarations (ETDs)

Electronic travel authorisations (ETAs) and declarations (ETDs) are likely to become more common in the future. Many countries are adopting ETAs and ETDs to enhance security and streamline the entry process for visitors.  Because countries are introducing this electronic process at different timeframes, it’s important that you check with your Global Talent Partner / Crew Compliance team what requirements exist in your destination for your nationality.


Entry Visa or Travel documents required prior to your travel

Please check with your Global talent partner/ Crew Compliance team what visa or travel documents you need for your entry in Canada. Further details can be found here


Immigration check upon arrival in Canada

Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed through the normal customs/immigration requirements and collect your luggage.


Missing Luggage

If you are missing luggage, please file a claim with the airline PRIOR to leaving the airport. If your luggage is lost during your journey, please provide the address of the local Port Agent (below) and include the name of the ship you are due to embark.

A copy of the claim should be kept for your records. You must notify Crew Manager aboard your ship as soon as possible.


Joining same day – transfer from airport to the cruise terminal

If joining same day, you will be met by a representative in the baggage claim area holding a sign with ship name and you will be transferred to the cruise ship terminal. Any issues please reach out on:

The driver’s will be holding either your name or ship’s name at the gate after the luggage claim area.

Also, the cars are marked with a signage “Alfred Taxi” – Company hired for the transfers.

NB: No shuttle is available at Quebec Airport.


Joining the next day – transfer from airport to the hotel

If joining on the next day, you will be met by a representative in the baggage claim area holding a sign with ship name and you will be transferred to the hotel. Any issues please reach out on:

The driver’s will be holding either your name or ship’s name at the gate after the luggage claim area.

Also, the cars are marked with a signage “Alfred Taxi” – Company hired for the transfers.

NB: No shuttle is available at Quebec Airport.


Hotels

From the airport make your way to:

Address: 7175 Bd Wilfrid-Hamel Ouest, Québec, QC G2G 1B6 Hotel Phone Number: +1 (418) 872-9831

or

Address: 3031 Boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 2M2 Hotel Phone Number: +1 (418) 656-2727

Address: 775 Av. Honoré-Mercier, Québec, QC G1R 6A5 Hotel Phone Number: +1 418) 694-2000

At the hotel, please be prepared to give them your name and your passport.

All hotel bookings are made on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis.  Depending on your arrival time at the hotel, lunch may also be included. 

All incidental charges, such as phone, mini bar, in room movies, baggage handling etc. will be charged to your account and must be paid by you upon check out.

MEALS

Meal allowances are organized by Carnival UK.  The hotel will inform you of your allowance on check-in. 


Transfer from Hotel to the Ship

It is approximately a 30 – 35 minutes drive from the hotel to the ship terminal.


Fleet Travel emergency contact details

Telephone:            +44 (0) 800 0488717 E-mail:        fleettravel@carnivalssi.com


Crew Agent Emergency contact details

Port Agency name         McLean Kennedy Inc

Email                   mki.quebec@mcleankennedy.ca

Mobile Number               +1 (418) 747 0237  24/7 support service

WhatsApp –                      +1 418 709 8132