Baie-Sainte-Catherine to Québec City: Panoramic Cruise and Overnight Stay at Petit Manoir du Casino
Embark on a unique adventure from Baie-Sainte-Catherine to Québec City on October 23, 2025, including luxury coach transportation, one night’s accommodation and a return cruise aboard the AML Cavalier Maxim!
In autumn, the forests lining the St. Lawrence River glow with vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and the contrast between the fiery foliage and the river’s deep blue creates a truly enchanting panorama.
That’s exactly what awaits you on this cruise from Baie-Sainte-Catherine to Québec City aboard the Cavalier Maxim. The route follows the north shore of the St. Lawrence, giving you incredible views of the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord, Île aux Lièvres, and some of Quebec’s most picturesque villages, including Rivière-du-Loup, Notre-Dame-du-Portage, Kamouraska, and L’Islet-sur-Mer. A journey bursting with color!
Starting at
$799.00
Price per person + tax | double occ.
Rate is subject to change based on special requests.
This package includes :
- Luxury coach transportation with tour guide
- Free time in Baie-Saint-Paul
- Guided visit of Safran Nordique
- Free time in the evening at the Casino de Charlevoix
- Dinner at Le Petit Manoir du Casino
- 1 night’s accommodation at Le Petit Manoir du Casino
- 1 ticket for the cruise from Baie-Sainte-Catherine to Québec City aboard the AML Cavalier Maxim
- Breakfast: classic brunch served on board
- Variety of onboard activities
- 3-course lunch
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What to expect during your getaway
Day 1: Québec City → La Malbaie
Date: October 23, 2025
- Departure: Between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM, depending on the boarding point chosen (see details at the bottom of the page)
In the morning, travel to the magnificent Charlevoix region. Enjoy lunch and free time in Baie-Saint-Paul to explore the many art galleries along rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Safran Nordique saffron farm, set on an exceptional site. Learn more about saffron cultivation and discover their line of saffron-based products and cosmetics. In the evening, a dinner is included at Le Petit Manoir du Casino, after which you can try your luck at the Casino de Charlevoix!
Please note that the bus driver’s hours are limited in the evening. If you wish to stay at the Casino past 7:30 p.m., the return to the hotel will be at your own expense (by taxi or on foot).
Day 2: La Malbaie → Baie-Sainte-Catherine → Québec City
Date: October 24, 2025
In the morning, depart for Baie-Sainte-Catherine, where you’ll board the Cavalier Maxim. Once the cruise begins, a delicious plated brunch will be served. During the cruise, enjoy a variety of activities: a lecture on the history of the St. Lawrence River, games and entertainment, and the expertise of a naturalist guide who will share insights about the whales, the fjord, and the St. Lawrence lighthouses. Later, savour a three-course lunch including an appetizer, main course, and dessert, for an unforgettable bistronomic experience.
This package does not include:
- Personal insurance
- Meals or drinks not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Optional activities or excursions
- Travel
agent client compensation fund (FICAV)
**Please note that unfortunately, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this cruise.
Boarding points :
6:00 AM : LavalComfort Inn & Suites | 2055 Autoroute des Laurentides
6:45 AM : Montréal (Centre-Ville)Square Dorchester | 1170, rue Peel
7:15 AM : LongueuilStationnement P2 du Métro | 1200 Rue Saint-Charles Ouest
8:15 AM : Saint-HyacintheTim Hortons | 3520 Boulevard Laframboise, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC J2R 1J9
9:00 AM : DrummondvilleWalmart | 1205, boul. René-Levesque
9:15 AM : Notre-Dame-du-Bon-ConseilHalte 10 | 1245, chemin Quatre-Saisons, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Québec, Canada, J0C 1A0
10:30 AM : Sainte-FoyGare d’autocars | 3001, chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois
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