Cruise & Adventure

Cruise & Adventure - PACKAGE

One week Cruise between Montreal, Les Iles de la Madeleine , the Gaspésie peninsula and Quebec City.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

Lodging for six nights on board the M.V. CTMA Vacancier
Lodging for one night in a Yurt
All meals on board while sailing
Five meals and one light lunch for the bike ride on the Islands
Activities on board
3 days of guided Tours on Les Iles de la Madeleine
One day discovery of the South Part by bike
One half day circumnavigating of Entry Island
One half day hiking on Entry Island
Overnight in a Yurt with meals and activities
Hiking and cookout
Discovery of the island of Havre-aux-Maisons by bike
Guided Tour of the East Islands and hiking
Stopover in the Gaspésie peninsula
Stopover in Quebec City
All taxes and port charges

Departures:
- From mid-June till the end of September
- Fridays from Montreal

PASSENGER FARES

Adult: Starting at 1799$
Per person based on double occupancy
(Interior cabin private washroom, bunk beds)

Single supplement: 257$
(Interior cabin, private or shared washroom, bunk beds)
Other types of cabin available with a surcharge

Child (0 to 5) : $455
Youth (5 to 12) : $1057

Notes: Rules dictate that children must be over the age of 7, in order to participate in the kayak activity.

ITINERARY:

Friday:

DAY 1: BOARDING AT THE PORT OF MONTREAL – CREW’S WELCOME

At around 3 PM, the ship weighs anchor. After the Clock Tower, Jacques Cartier Bridge, Notre-Dame and Ste-Helene Islands and the La Ronde Amusement Park, we pass by the City of Sorel and the wonderful Bertier-Sorel Archipelago. At Lake St-Pierre, we watch as the ship switches pilots. We later sail under the Laviolette bridge and past the City of Three-Rivers and the Shrine of Notre-Dame-du-Cap. After midnight, the ship passes under the two Quebec Bridges and we start to see the lights of the Château Frontenac and of Old Québec City.

Saturday:
DAY 2: DISCOVERING THE GASPE PENINSULA FROM THE ST-LAWRENCE

Early in the morning, we sail near Tadoussac at the mouth of the Saguenay River. Later on, the ship heads toward the south shore and we then sail past the towns of Rimouski and Matane and we start to see the impressive windmill park which stretches on hill tops all the way to Cap-Chat. Near Ste-Anne-des-Monts, the St-Lawrence River now flowing with salt water, widens considerably. As we sail past the Chics-Chocs Mountains, we discover the particular landscapes of Mont-St-Pierre, reputed for its wind gliding activities. We then sail past the lighthouse at Pointe-à-la-Renommée and the fishing port of Rivière-au-Renard, then around Forillon Park and the Bay of Gaspé. After navigating between Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island, we sail on to Les Îles de la Madeleine.

DAYS 3, 4 ET 5 : ADVENTURE ON LES ÎLES DE LA MADELEINE

Itinerary on the Islands (May be modified according to activities, weather or other variables)

Sunday: The South island by bike

Welcome and information meeting
CTMA Group & Vert & Mer
The South of the Islands by bike
55 km ride from the ship to the South island of Havre-Aubert
Crossing of the Havre-aux-Basques lagoon on the cycling path
Tour of the Bassin, Étang-des-Caps and La Montagne villages
Meeting at the la Grave site at the end of the day
Return to the ship by bus
Briefing for day (2) in the evening (7 PM)
Overnight on board the ship

Breakfast on board

Light lunch before departure

Evening meal on your own ($)

Monday: Discovery of Entry Island, hicking and kayaking

Departure for Entry Island on the M.V. Yvan Quinn (departure 7:30 AM, return 4:30 PM))

Before noon:

Guided hike to the top of Big Hill
Lunch – Cookout

In the afternoon:

Circumnavigation of Entry Island in sea kayak
Return to the ship around 5 PM

In the evening:

Transportation to the yurt site at the Butte du Vent (6 PM)
Welcome and installation in the yurts for the night
Entertainment and campfire
Overnight in the yurt (You keep your cabin on board the ship)

Breakfast included on board the ship

Lunch cookout included on Entry island

Country evening meal included at the yurt campground

Tuesday: The central island, Havre-aux-Maisons and the Est part of the Islands

Before noon:

Breakfast at the yurt
Hiking to the lighthouse at Pointe Hérissée (Borgot) and on to La Cote Site at Étang-du-Nord harbor

In the afternoon:

Transportation to the M.V. CTMA Vacancier and preparation for the afternoon
Bike excursion to and discovery of the island of Havre-aux-Maisons
Guided visit of the East islands (Pointe-aux-Loups, Grosse-Île, Grande-Entrée)
Short hiking trip at the Grande-Échourie beach and Boudreau Island
Evening meal at the Salicorne or on the ship (On your own)

Breakfast included at the yurt campground

Cookout lunch at La Côte

Evening meal with the group on your own($)

Important information:

Bring your own bike (you can rent by booking in advance at the Pedalier at 418-986-2965)
Tandem kayaks are included
At the yurt site, bedding is included (sleeping bag, blankets, pillows and covers). The site is without electricity but propane lamps are available. You may bring your own flashlight.

Wednesday:

DAY 6: DISCOVERY OF THE GASPÉSIE PENINSULA BY LAND

In the morning:

Possibility of biking near the ship or
Bus to Percé Town
For sale on board the previous evening
Optional circumnavigation of Bonaventure Island $
For sale on board the previous evening
Other Tours available (inquire on board-$)

In the afternoon:

We again sail between Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock and we then navigate close to the Gaspésie peninsula
Landscapes are impressive
Possibility of whale watching

Thursday:
DAY 7 : QUEBEC CITY

At daybreak, we board Pilots near Les Escoumins and sail on past Tadoussac and the Saguenay Fjord, where many whales gather. We then pass by Baie-Ste-Catherine and La Malbaie, where we can see the famed and its Casino. We then sail past St-Joseph-de-la-Rive, l’Île aux Coudre and Baie-St-Paul, sites that keep inspiring many painters. Following is Mount Le Massif, Cap-Tourmente Preserve, l’Île aux Grues and Grosse Île with it’s Irish Memorial. Next is La Côte-de-Beaupré, L’Île d’Orleans and the Montmorency Falls. Around noon, we stop at the only walled city in North America, Québec City. Throughout the afternoon, we enjoy discovering the history of this unique city, wondering along the many cobblestone streets and visiting the shops and attractions.

Stopover in Quebec City

On your own
Tours available ($)

Friday:DAY 8 : BACK IN MONTREAL

Early in the morning, the ship gets into Montreal.

Note:

This itinerary is liable to change without notice;
Please take note that you must absolutely book this package by phone and specify <Cruise & Adventure Package> at booking, in order to benefit from the advantages of this package.

Information & Reservation :
CTMA Group, 1-888-986-3278, Reference
info@ctma.ca