Nearly 5,600 passengers and 2,800 crew members are expected from ships including Pearl Mist, Seabourn Quest, Silver Whisper and, calling for the first time, Albatros and Saga Sapphire.
The season will start in June with the arrival of Pearl Mist for the first of eight visits.
Karine Blais, cruise coordinator for Baie-Comeau, said 2016 looks promising with eight calls already confirmed.