Gaspe will see 31 calls this year from 14 ships, with new callers including the Saint Laurent from Haimark, Black Watch from Fred. Olsen, and the Saga Sapphire.

Said Stéphane Sainte-Croix, executive director: “We offer every ship calling in Gaspe the service of an information agent onboard to promote the destination.”

A new shore excursion takes cruise passengers to the Penouille Peninsula in the Forillon National Park.

Update: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed 19 ships.