Physical Characteristics of the Port
The new port installations of Saguenay are now available to accomodate cruise ships in the heart of Ha! Ha! Bay
New Cruise Pavilion
This year, passengers will enjoy the amenities of a brand new Cruise Pavilion. Among the services offered:
Tourist Office, cruise ship passenger lounge with a view on the Fjord, restrooms, souvenir boutiques, an indoor alley with regional craftsmen, public telephones, WIFI Web connexions, a coffee shop, equipment and car rental. Come discover the warm welcoming ways of Saguenay's people.
- Allowable draft
At Bagotville quay: over 12 m
At anchor stations: over 40 m
At shuttle quays: over 3 m
- Length of berth
374 m with Dolphin
- Shuttle quays
6 stations, 15 m in length, are linked to a footbridge providing access to secure land installations
- Anchor stations
Many safe anchoring points are indicated on the marine chart
- Port services
- Tug service
- Significant investment in a fendering system and bollards to handle the world's largest vessels
- Minimal tidal variations effect with floating part of the brand new facilities (safe gangway)
- Passenger reception Pavilion with tourist information office, boutiques and services
- Direct ship-to-shore access: wheelchair accessibility, immediate acces to buses, taxis and Hop on / Hop off tourist bus"