by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 7:45 AM ET, Mon April 28, 2025
The Port of Montreal officially launched its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of Victory Cruise Lines' Victory I, kicking off a busy schedule expected to bring nearly 60,000 passengers and crew members to the city.
This year’s season features 42 cruise operations involving 21 ships from 13 different cruise lines. New vessels visiting Montreal for the first time include Seven Seas Splendor (Regent Seven Seas Cruises), Silver Shadow (Silversea Cruises), and Allura (Oceania Cruises).
"The Port of Montreal is proud to launch a new cruise season that manifests the vitality of our city and its appeal to cruise lines and travellers from around the world," said Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the Port of Montreal.
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In 2024, the cruise sector brought an estimated $25 million to the local economy, a figure that does not include the additional contribution from river excursions, which drew nearly 120,000 passengers.
Cruise ship arrivals directly benefit the city's shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions while supporting local jobs.
Victory Cruise Lines' Victory I has a long history with Montreal, first calling under the name Saint-Laurent in 2016. A commemorative plaque was presented to Victory Cruise Lines owner John Waggoner during this year’s inaugural stopover, recognizing the company's ongoing commitment to Montreal as a key destination.
The cruise season also marks the return of summer programming at the Grand Quai, with events like C2 Montréal, the Climate Summit, Startupfest, and the Martinique Gourmande festival offering activities for visitors and locals alike. Attractions such as the green roof, Commencement Square, and the Port of Montreal Tower provide views of the city and riverfront.
Full schedule here.
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