Montreal, cruise with balconies

[bbddll]

Looking to do the full itinerary from either NY or Boston ending up in Montreal. We would really like a balcony; but not seeing many options including balcony choices. Has anyone done this cruise?  Thanks 

Edited October 23, 2019 by bbddll
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[1025cruise]

The ships that do that itinerary tend to be smaller, so not as many balconies.

[spindrift]

Can someone make a suggestion for transportation from the airport to the hotel (in the old port area)?

[laverendrye]

7 hours ago, spindrift said:

Can someone make a suggestion for transportation from the airport to the hotel (in the old port area)?

Taxi. Fixed fare $41. 

[Cruise Cynic]

From the Port of Montreal website:

 

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HYDRO-QUÉBEC INITIATIVE TO RAISE POWER LINES OVER ST. LAWRENCE RIVER WILL ALLOW LARGER CRUISE SHIPS TO REACH MONTREAL
 

Montreal, November 15, 2013 - The Port of Montreal is pleased with an announcement by Hydro-Québec that it will raise two power lines above the St. Lawrence River, an initiative that will allow larger cruise ships to reach Montreal.
 
Following a request from the Montreal Port Authority, Hydro-Québec will tighten power cables next year at Trois-Rivières and Boucherville, providing a clearance of 52 metres under the wires for vessels sailing to Montreal.
 
The power lines were lower in height than the Laviolette Bridge in Trois-Rivières, the lowest insurmountable obstacle on the St. Lawrence River for vessels sailing to Montreal. The bridge has 52 metres of clearance under its structure.
 
Air draft - the height of the part of a ship that is out of the water - is vital for vessels, especially cruise ships that are built higher than cargo ships because of their multiple passenger decks.
 
"I commend Hydro-Québec for committing to take action," said Sylvie Vachon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority. "This is excellent news for the cruise sector in Montreal, which has continued to evolve over the past three years thanks to the work of our marketing and operations teams and the support of Montreal Cruise Committee partners. Raising the power lines above the river will allow the port to welcome larger cruise vessels beginning in 2014, including those capable of carrying 3,000 to 4,000 passengers."

 

Edited to add: Haven't seen a ship larger than 70,000 gr tons in port to date.... Fall 2019

Edited November 20, 2019 by Cruise Cynic

[p_mori7]

On 10/25/2019 at 9:46 AM, spindrift said:

Can someone make a suggestion for transportation from the airport to the hotel (in the old port area)?

 

Uber service is readily available at the airport as well.