Frequently asked questions : a trip onboard the Bella Desgagnés
Cabin
All cabins are equipped with two single beds in addition to two pull-down beds in quadruple cabins. Economy and Standard cabin beds are 80 cm X 200 cm and Superior and Select cabin beds are 100 cm X 200 cm.
Food services
The cafeteria is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday except Mondays when it is open until the time of arrival at the port of Rimouski.
Miscellaneous
You can visit the ship’s position on the site to see where the ship is in real time and its estimated time of arrival in the next 2 to 3 ports. When you make your reservation, it is important that you give us an email address and cell number so we can reach you quickly in case of major changes to the schedule.
Also, in order to receive important communications including notices regarding schedule changes, we recommend that you subscribe to alerts by creating an account. You will then need to select the Lower North Shore maritime service and choose the mode of transmission of your choice (either by email, text message or both).
Sept-Îles : There is no parking directly on the wharf. You can park at approximately 400 meters from the ship. Please speak to the dock attendant for more information.
Havre-Saint-Pierre : There is no parking at the Havre-Saint-Pierre wharf. At the time of your reservation, you will receive a map indicating the free parking lots in the village.
Natashquan : Free parking is located on the wharf.
Life on the Bella and accommodations
It is forbidden to bring alcohol on board. Relais Nordik holds a liquor sales license and we are pleased to offer you a selection of beers, wines and spirits.
Stopovers
During the summer period, the Cooperative for a Sustainable Tourism Environment (CoSte) organizes shore excursions for a fee. There is no reservation on board and you must reserve in advance by contacting them at 1 877 573-2678 or by visiting https://voyagescoste.ca/en/tour-item/bella-desgagnes/
Rimouski : 3 km
Sept-Îles : 0.2 km
Port-Menier : 1 km
Havre-Saint-Pierre : 0 km
Natashquan : 3 km
Kegaska : 1.5 km
La Romaine : 2 km
Harrington Harbour : 0 km
Tête-à-la-Baleine : 10 km
Saint-Augustin : 10 km and not accessible by road
Blanc-Sablon : 3 km
Note that, as stated on the boarding pass and on the freight and vehicle bill of lading :
« The carrier may at any time, and without previous notice, cancel or change the timetable, the destination or course of the ship and will not incur any liability for any damage to any passenger, including purely monetary loss due to a cancellation or changes whether or not they may be caused by the Carrier’s negligence or that of its employees, agent and/or subcontractors. »