Excursions Maritimes Quebec

Excursions Maritimes Quebec

Excursions Maritimes Quebec
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One-of-a-kind tourist attraction in Quebec City! Zip over the St. Lawrence River in a Zodiac™ piloted by a local guide. Customized excursions (route, speed and services) private and semi-private cruises. Sights you will not want to miss: Brown Cove, Ile d'Orleans, Montmorency Falls, the two bridges to Quebec City, Beauport Bay, the Champlain Boardwalk, Levis and the South Shore. Longer trips possible! Historical, port, maritime and ecological commentary provided by your tour guide or an audio guide.
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

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TheMysteryShoppers
Sheffield, UK62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
Having looked at other river tours in the city the others seemed to be too large a group and/or too long a trip. Finally we found details of EMQ and so glad we did. We opted for the Sunset Private Tour. Their harbourside office is easy to locate. We were met there by our captain Yves and his lovely wife Lise. Being October we were a little concerned about the temperature out on the river in a small open craft. However you don't need to worry - inside their warm office they have more than ample waterproofs, dry suits, hats and gloves to use (as well as the obligatory life jackets of course).

Once kitted out we we travelled down river for a close view of the Montmorency Falls, l'Île-d'Orléans and neigbouring coast lines. We fortunate to have a clear evening watched the sunset over Quebec city before a final close up of the city harbour areas. Be it marine, geography, history or local life, Yves is very knowledgeable and quite rightly passionate about the area - so you'll learn a lot more than on a pleasure cruise. Being on the private tour for two he was willing to take us wherever but we were more than happy to be guided where he chose - stopping for photos on the way. So in summary if you're looking for something different, more personal than the commercial companies I would thoroughly recommend you take a trip with captain Yves.
Written October 15, 2024
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Janet A
Edmonton11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
The cruise was a great way to see and hear the history of Quebec City. The narrator switched seamlessly between French and English and was very clear. We learned a lot from a beautiful setting. Would definitely recommend this trip
Written June 29, 2022
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Nathalie B
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 • Solo
Yves has gotten me to work on time in Vieux Quebec throughout the summer. It’s awesome to have an accessible, reliable and safe alternative to la traverse Levis-Quebec. I fully support the union in their efforts for equitable compensation and am happy to have discovered Excursions Maritime Quebec as an alternative to the essential service les Traversiers provide us. My brother and his family have embarked on leisure tours with Excursions maritime Québec and the whole family loved it. I’m so excited to be able to get in a few adventures before winter comes. Merci beaucoup Yves! 👍🏼💙
Written September 6, 2021
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Hugh S
Ottawa, Canada7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
Great way to see sights of Quebec City from the river. Yves was very friendly and very knowledgeable. The semi-private tour was an intimate experience, and the Zodiac brings you very close to the water, and you can take in the whole experience in a much closer way than from a big boat. Good price too for the tour. I would recommend EQM for anyone looking for a boat tour while visiting Quebec City.
Written May 28, 2024
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Kevin H
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Wanted something special for my wife, who was celebrating a milestone birthday. Considered the larger dinner boats but passed on the crowds and went with an EMQ sunset cruise. Absolutely awesome. Yves knows Quebec's past and present and was a magnificent narrator and skipper. From tales of 18th century French and English clashes to the fish eye's view of Montmorency Falls and the Frontenac/city lights reflecting on the water, this was precisely the unique experience I was hoping for.
Written July 18, 2023
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Greta H
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Friends
Private tour on a great/cool boat with a captain/tour guide! It was magical & very special.

Amazing views & smooth ride.

The captain provided covers to keep us dry!
Safety was a big priority.

Captain took our photos for us.
Written June 18, 2022
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J K
Chicago9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2012 • Friends
We loved our Zodiac experience in Quebec City! What a fun, unique way to explore the St. Lawrence River! I communicated over e-mail with the company owner and captain, Yves, before signing up for the tour. Yves was very informative and courteous over e-mail and he was super nice in person! He gave the boat just the right amount of speed and he shared many facts about Quebec history throughout the 2-hr. tour. We saw beautiful views of the Chateau Frontenac, Ile d'Orleans, and the Montmorency Falls. It was great that you didn't have to leave the city to experience a zodiac ride!
Written July 26, 2012
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michaelcanada
Rome, Italy342 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Friends
The first thing you see on the window of this place is: Trip Advisor rated number 1 for this place. So I booked accordingly. After paying with a credit card in advance we showed up the next dat at 4:00 pm for our booked time. No one was there! we waited for 45 minutes. I tried calling several times with no answer! I then wandered down to the dock and saw the owner trying to fix his boat. He said that he was busy trying to get the motor going. I asked him why he did not call me ahead, or event at 4:00 to meet us. He said to call him back tomorrow and he would try to book us in again. I left and got onto Trip Advisor immediately to write this review. I am now trying to get in touch with him to credit my credit card for the payment. Still no call back! I HAVE LEARNED TO CHECK UP ON THE TRIP ADVISOR STATUS FIRST BEFORE BOOKING AN EVENT LIKE THIS.
Written July 20, 2017
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Hello, first you reserve the same day and don't pay in advance because i take the credit card number in case of no show situation, never bill the credit card because everyone pay the tour at the end by credit card or cash, in case of last minute reservation under 24 hours often it's impossible to send the politic and faq document this one specify it's possible the captain cancel the tour for any reason, but you don't receive it and i don't talk about it. You're right i was repairing my boat and impossible to take your call i was only 75 feets of my office, the next morning begin the big tallship event for the next 5 days and we were under contract with them and i need the help of my second for finish the job. I understand your frustation about this situation, first time in 12 seasons, when you call me after i offer you 60$ for cover your taxi bill and you don't need it and prefer to give me some help about managing my compagny, i appreciate it Thank you but i'm alone in this compagny and it's impossible to make this cruise the boat was broke, for the rest the place was crowdy and full activities i hope you've take the time for visisting the site, they receive 1 million visitors.... in five days. I apologize again and again, but i will take this opportunities to publish my politics and faq document. Thank you and bye ! For the others readers reserve soon please and my boat is perfect now it's was an small problem but we need to be 2 for make it and with full grease on my hand the phone is not able to answer... yes it's possible to pay another guy for answer the phone but it will double the price of the cruise. Policies and FAQ for Excursions Maritimes Québec All the prices are expressed in canadian currency, but we also accept the american currency. (- ? % du $ Cad) For your group reservations as well as for corporate activities, do not hesitate contacting one of our agent, who will know which specific tour to make a success out of your event. We offer the best suggestions for your group activities in term of choice and of prices. Contact us for a custom offer that will match your needs. Safety on board Excursions Maritimes Quebec is a responsible and safe business. Our boats and captains are certified according to the standards and the laws of our partners on the national and provincial level. Our standards of security surpass the standards of Transports Canada. Each passenger must obligatory wear a safety jacket, which is provided by Excursions Maritimes Quebec. All the security equipment is on board, and we own multiple means of communication. Each boat is inspected regularly, and before each excursion. Prices, Cancellations and Refunds Excursions Maritimes Québec Every cancellation must be done by email if it is done more than 48 hours before the activity. If the cancellation is made less than 48 hours before the activity, the customer must call. The fees linked with a cancellation made with less than 48 hours before the activity is of 50% of the amount, and less than 24 hours is 100% of the amount. The sooner the better and we are flexible. The fees (sudden augmentation of the gas prices) and the route of the excursion may go through changes without early notice. The capitain can refuse customers who are under the influence of alcool or drugs, pregnant women, people with chronic back pain and children below 40 pounds. The customers must be present 15 minutes before the beginning of the activity Politic about sells When buying an excursion, the passenger accepts that the excursion offered by Excursions Maritimes Quebec includes some risks of injuries and potential damage to the equipment on board. The customer assumes all the risks of injuries, or material loss, at all time during the excursion, including the boarding and the landing. The customer renounces to all possible reclamations against Excursions Maritimes Quebec, its captains, guides, and partners for all the damages that can happen during the excursion If there is a cancellation by Excursions Maritimes Quebec due to a major case, causing the excursion to be unsafe, illegal or impossible, the responsibility of Excursions Maritimes Quebec is limited to the price of the excursions already cashed by Excursions Maritimes Quebec. Excursions Maritimes Quebec does not assume rresponsibility for any inconvenient caused by lateness. Adults are responsible of their children at all time during the excursion as well as during the boarding and the landing. Animals are not accepted. Q: Should we prepare a special clothing? R: No, exept for closed shoes. Excursions Maritimes Quebec is providing all the other equipment. Q : Is the parking included? R: Yes and no. It depends on the boarding station. Q: If I can not make it to the excursion, can I get a refund? R: Yes, if it is more than 48 hours before the start of the excursions, but we would prefer postpone the activity.
Written July 26, 2017
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Joy M
Old Lyme, CT9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Friends
My husband and I recently went on a ten day trip with friends to Canada. We spent several days in Montreal, Quebec and Halifax. Our EMQ excursion was the first tour we took when we arrived in Quebec and we all loved it! There were 5 of us. Yves was a terrific and engaging guide. He shared lots of information about the city and the environs and it was a wonderful way to see the falls, the cliffs, The Frontenac and the city skyline from a different perspective. A great introduction to what is a charming city! I would highly recommend this for any adults visiting Quebec and kids too. It's very safe and Yves is extremely cautious. If you have young children I would just ask him before booking. I trust he would be forthcoming.
Written September 7, 2017
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Hello Joy i like yours comments about me ! It will be useful for the future clients Thank you ! Yves
Written September 11, 2017
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gre0ss
Stoney Creek, Canada16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Couples
We booked a private cruise with Yves while in Quebec City and had a great time out on the water. Yves was very knowledgeable about the city and the history of the river and surrounding area. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to see Quebec City from a different perspective.
Written August 3, 2015
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