Veendam docking in Montreal, July 1

Just received an e-mail from HAL that the embarkation will take place at a different location than previously given for the Veendam on Saturday, July 1.

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: For guests embarking ms Veendam in Montreal, Canada, guests will embark at Berths 34-35, located East of Pont Jacques-Cartier Bridge, approximately 7km east of Old Montreal. Access to the terminal by vehicle is via the Pie-IX entrance to the Port of Montreal located at the intersection of Notre-Dame East and Pie-IX Blvd. Once at this Pie-IX entrance take the Port road on the right to the temporary cruise terminal 34-35, which is fully equipped with waiting area, tourist info, restrooms, telephones, Wifi, vending machines, taxis, shuttle service to Old Montreal, and free long-term parking. The Montreal Port will provide a free shuttle between Old Town and Pier 34-35 starting at 8:30am. The last shuttle will leave from Old Town 2 hours before the ship's departure time. We regret any inconvenience and thank you for your attention.

I called HAL and received the location of the shuttle in Old Town. Location is corner of Rue Notre Dame Ouest and Boulevard St. Laurent.

Hopefully everyone concerned has this information. However, when we sailed on Uniworld in April, we were given wrong information and had a very difficult time locating the correct location.

Just received an e-mail from HAL that the embarkation will take place at a different location than previously given for the Veendam on Saturday, July 1.

 

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: For guests embarking ms Veendam in Montreal, Canada, guests will embark at Berths 34-35, located East of Pont Jacques-Cartier Bridge, approximately 7km east of Old Montreal. Access to the terminal by vehicle is via the Pie-IX entrance to the Port of Montreal located at the intersection of Notre-Dame East and Pie-IX Blvd. Once at this Pie-IX entrance take the Port road on the right to the temporary cruise terminal 34-35, which is fully equipped with waiting area, tourist info, restrooms, telephones, Wifi, vending machines, taxis, shuttle service to Old Montreal, and free long-term parking. The Montreal Port will provide a free shuttle between Old Town and Pier 34-35 starting at 8:30am. The last shuttle will leave from Old Town 2 hours before the ship's departure time. We regret any inconvenience and thank you for your attention.

 

I called HAL and received the location of the shuttle in Old Town. Location is corner of Rue Notre Dame Ouest and Boulevard St. Laurent.

 

Hopefully everyone concerned has this information. However, when we sailed on Uniworld in April, we were given wrong information and had a very difficult time locating the correct location.

Keep in Mind that Sat July 1st is Canada Day. It is a public holiday to celebrate the founding of Canada in 1867. It's Canada's 150th birthday. Montreal will probably busy.

You should also get a great view from the ship of the fire works that night.

Allan

Except that the ship sails at 4!

We are booked on the August 12 sailing from Montreal and are driving to the port. Having problems with finding long term parking. Anyone else doing this cruise that has suggestions? Perhaps we will have the same arrangements as the July 1 departure? Hate to wait and not have anything reserved. Thanks for the help.

The Port Authority has confirmed to me that ships which are supposed to dock at the main terminal (Quai Alexandra) will be able to starting July 16th.

Parking information can be found in this link:

http://www.port-montreal.com/en/access-to-berths.html