bbddll Posted October 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) 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 Additional info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted October 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 23, 2019 The ships that do that itinerary tend to be smaller, so not as many balconies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted October 25, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Can someone make a suggestion for transportation from the airport to the hotel (in the old port area)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laverendrye Posted October 25, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 25, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Cynic Posted November 20, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) From the Port of Montreal website: " 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_mori7 Posted December 20, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 20, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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