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Cruise Overview
Canada's most diverse metropolis, Montréal, is an island city that favors style and elegance over order or even prosperity, a city where past and present intrude on each other daily.
In some ways it resembles Vienna—well past its peak of power and glory, perhaps, yet still vibrant and grand.But don't get the wrong idea.
Montréal has always had a bit of an edge.
During Prohibition, thirsty Americans headed north to the city on the St.
Lawrence for booze, music, and a good time, and people still come for the same things.
Summer festivals celebrate everything from comedy and French music and culture to beer and fireworks, and, of course, jazz.
And on those rare weeks when there isn't a planned event, the party continues.
Clubs and sidewalk cafés are abuzz from late afternoon to the early hours of the morning.
And Montréal is a city that knows how to mix it up even when it's 20 below zero.
Rue St-Denis is almost as lively on a Saturday night in January as it is in July, and the festival Montréal en Lumière, or Montréal Highlights, enlivens the dreary days of February with concerts, balls, and fine food.Montréal takes its name from Parc du Mont-Royal, a stubby plug of tree-covered igneous rock that rises 764 feet above the surrounding cityscape.
Although its height is unimpressive, "the Mountain" forms one of Canada's finest urban parks, and views from the Chalet du Mont-Royal atop the hill provide an excellent orientation to the city's layout and major landmarks.Old Montréal is home to museums, the municipal government, and the magnificent Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Montréal within its network of narrow, cobblestone streets.
Although Montréal's centre-ville, or Downtown, bustles like many other major cities on the surface, it's active below street level as well, in the so-called Underground City–-the underground levels of shopping malls and food courts connected by pedestrian tunnels and the city's subway system, or métro.
Residential Plateau Mont-Royal and trendy neighborhoods are abuzz with restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries, and cafés.
The greener areas of town are composed of the Parc du Mont-Royal and the Jardin Botanique.
Québec City's alluring setting atop Cape Diamond (Cap Diamant) evokes a past of high adventure, military history, and exploration.
This French-speaking capital city is the only walled city north of Mexico.
Visitors come for the delicious and inventive cuisine, the remarkable historical continuity, and to share in the seasonal exuberance of the largest Francophone population outside France.The historic heart of this community is the Old City (Vieux-Québec), comprising the part of Upper Town (Haute-Ville) surrounded by walls and Lower Town (Basse-Ville), which spreads out at the base of the hill from Place Royale.
Many sets of staircases and the popular funicular link the top of the hill with the bottom.
Cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and elaborate cathedrals here are charming in all seasons.
The Old City earned recognition as an official UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985, thanks largely to city planners who managed to update and preserve the 400-year-old buildings and attractions without destroying what made them worth preserving.
The most familiar icon of the city, Fairmont Château Frontenac, is set on the highest point in Upper Town, where it holds court over the entire city.Sitting proudly above the confluence of the St.
Lawrence and St.
Charles rivers, the city's famous military fortification, La Citadelle, built in the early 19th century, remains the largest of its kind in North America.
In summer, visitors should try to catch the Changing of the Guard, held every morning at 10 am; you can get much closer to the guards here than at Buckingham Palace in London.Enchanting as it is, the Old City is just a small part of the true Québec City experience.
Think outside the walls and explore St-Roch, a downtown hot spot, which has artsy galleries, foodie haunts, and a bustling square.
Cruise the Grande-Allée and avenue Cartier to find a livelier part of town dotted with nightclubs and fun eateries.
Or while away the hours in St-Jean-Baptiste, a neighborhood with trendy shops and hipster hangouts.
Just after visiting Saguenay, the wonderful Saguenay River pours into the massive St.
Lawrence River.
Before then, however, it slices through one of the world's most southerly fjords and dense forests of towering pine trees.
The nature watching here is nothing short of sublime, with outdoor spots like the Parc National du Fjord-du-Saguenay offering panoramic vistas and sandy river-beaches.
Island-sized blue whales cruise through the waters of the mighty rivers, and flick gallons of water into the air effortlessly with a single swish of their colossal tails.
With hiking, kayaking and cycling opportunities inviting you to explore the spectacular scenery - you'll find endless ways to fall in love with this majestic outdoor escape.
In fall, gorgeous colours ripple through the foliage, and in doing so, they provide one of nature's greatest performances.
In some ways it resembles Vienna—well past its peak of power and glory, perhaps, yet still vibrant and grand.But don't get the wrong idea.
Montréal has always had a bit of an edge.
During Prohibition, thirsty Americans headed north to the city on the St.
Lawrence for booze, music, and a good time, and people still come for the same things.
Summer festivals celebrate everything from comedy and French music and culture to beer and fireworks, and, of course, jazz.
And on those rare weeks when there isn't a planned event, the party continues.
Clubs and sidewalk cafés are abuzz from late afternoon to the early hours of the morning.
And Montréal is a city that knows how to mix it up even when it's 20 below zero.
Rue St-Denis is almost as lively on a Saturday night in January as it is in July, and the festival Montréal en Lumière, or Montréal Highlights, enlivens the dreary days of February with concerts, balls, and fine food.Montréal takes its name from Parc du Mont-Royal, a stubby plug of tree-covered igneous rock that rises 764 feet above the surrounding cityscape.
Although its height is unimpressive, "the Mountain" forms one of Canada's finest urban parks, and views from the Chalet du Mont-Royal atop the hill provide an excellent orientation to the city's layout and major landmarks.Old Montréal is home to museums, the municipal government, and the magnificent Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Montréal within its network of narrow, cobblestone streets.
Although Montréal's centre-ville, or Downtown, bustles like many other major cities on the surface, it's active below street level as well, in the so-called Underground City–-the underground levels of shopping malls and food courts connected by pedestrian tunnels and the city's subway system, or métro.
Residential Plateau Mont-Royal and trendy neighborhoods are abuzz with restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries, and cafés.
The greener areas of town are composed of the Parc du Mont-Royal and the Jardin Botanique.
Québec City's alluring setting atop Cape Diamond (Cap Diamant) evokes a past of high adventure, military history, and exploration.
This French-speaking capital city is the only walled city north of Mexico.
Visitors come for the delicious and inventive cuisine, the remarkable historical continuity, and to share in the seasonal exuberance of the largest Francophone population outside France.The historic heart of this community is the Old City (Vieux-Québec), comprising the part of Upper Town (Haute-Ville) surrounded by walls and Lower Town (Basse-Ville), which spreads out at the base of the hill from Place Royale.
Many sets of staircases and the popular funicular link the top of the hill with the bottom.
Cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and elaborate cathedrals here are charming in all seasons.
The Old City earned recognition as an official UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985, thanks largely to city planners who managed to update and preserve the 400-year-old buildings and attractions without destroying what made them worth preserving.
The most familiar icon of the city, Fairmont Château Frontenac, is set on the highest point in Upper Town, where it holds court over the entire city.Sitting proudly above the confluence of the St.
Lawrence and St.
Charles rivers, the city's famous military fortification, La Citadelle, built in the early 19th century, remains the largest of its kind in North America.
In summer, visitors should try to catch the Changing of the Guard, held every morning at 10 am; you can get much closer to the guards here than at Buckingham Palace in London.Enchanting as it is, the Old City is just a small part of the true Québec City experience.
Think outside the walls and explore St-Roch, a downtown hot spot, which has artsy galleries, foodie haunts, and a bustling square.
Cruise the Grande-Allée and avenue Cartier to find a livelier part of town dotted with nightclubs and fun eateries.
Or while away the hours in St-Jean-Baptiste, a neighborhood with trendy shops and hipster hangouts.
Just after visiting Saguenay, the wonderful Saguenay River pours into the massive St.
Lawrence River.
Before then, however, it slices through one of the world's most southerly fjords and dense forests of towering pine trees.
The nature watching here is nothing short of sublime, with outdoor spots like the Parc National du Fjord-du-Saguenay offering panoramic vistas and sandy river-beaches.
Island-sized blue whales cruise through the waters of the mighty rivers, and flick gallons of water into the air effortlessly with a single swish of their colossal tails.
With hiking, kayaking and cycling opportunities inviting you to explore the spectacular scenery - you'll find endless ways to fall in love with this majestic outdoor escape.
In fall, gorgeous colours ripple through the foliage, and in doing so, they provide one of nature's greatest performances.
Cruise Itinerary
Aboard Seabourn Quest
Launch Year: 2011 Length: 198 Width: 26 Currency: USD Capacity: 450 Crew Count: 330 Deck Count: 10 Cabin Count: 229
Seabourn Quest is the third iteration of the vessel design that has been called “a game-changer for the luxury segment.” True to her Seabourn bloodlines, wherever she sails around the world, Seabourn Quest carries with her a bevy of award-winning dining venues that are comparable to the finest restaurants to be found anywhere. Seabourn Quest offers a variety of dining options to suit every taste and every mood, with never an extra charge.
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Cabin Details
Seabourn Quest offers nine types of suites, eight of which feature verandas. Designed as home away from homes, these suites aim to be the place for you to unwind at the end of the day. Featuring a range of traditional cabin amenities, each also benefit from a Personal Suite Stewardess who will welcome you with Champagne and canapés, draw you a relaxing bath and assist you with anything you might need during your stay.
