Venture into Saguenay-St-Lawrence Marine Park on a 3-hour boat trip leaving from the pier in Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine in Quebec. Encounter the most majestic creatures of the planet, the whales.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Discover the wonders of Saguenay-St-Lawrence Marine Park, encompassing a marine environment
Watch for whales, including beluga colonies, fin whales, and minke whales
Enjoy panoramic views in the Saguenay Fjord National Park

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Depart from the pier in Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine and head out on an observation boat on a tour of the marine ecosystem in Quebec's Saguenay-St-Lawrence Marine Park. Embark on a 3-hour whale-watching trip, and observe geological formations like the Saguenay Fjord. As you sail along the waters of this marine reserve aboard the Grand Fleuve, keep your eyes peeled for whales. The area is best known for its colony of belugas, but you can also sometimes spot blue whales, minke whales, and fin whales. Continue your adventure with a visit to the magnificent Saguenay Fjord. This inlet is 65 miles long and sometimes as wide as 2.5 miles. The fjord is also in Saguenay Fjord National Park, sometimes overlapping with Saguenay-St-Lawrence Marine Park. You will be amazed by the wonder of marine life and geological formations as you cruise the waters on this relaxing and informative tour.

Includes

3-hour whale watching cruise
Guide
Bilingual commentary
Local taxes and fees
Upgrade to VIP lounge on upper deck (if VIP option chosen)

Food or drinks
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Pets
Food and drinks
Non-folding wheelchairs
Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

If you are traveling from Quebec City or Charlevoix, it is recommended to choose the Baie-Ste-Catherine departure option
Dress warm, even in the summer, as it can be quite cool on the St. Lawrence River
Cruises are not canceled due to rain unless the weather presents a danger to your safety. There is always an enclosed area on the boat
Foldable wheelchairs are allowed, but electric wheelchairs are not permitted for your safety

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 723 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.6/5

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We spent a wonderful 3 hours whale watching and touring the fiords. The boat was well laid out and comfortable with lots of seating both inside and out with great views everywhere! We saw many belugas and minke whales, seals and a humpback breaching 3 times. Tadoussac is beautiful and we’ll be returning for sure!

June 29, 2022

An excellent well organized activity. There were plenty of whales to see and the guide was quick to point out the marine life. The boat was clean and the staff were friendly and courteous. We throughly enjoyed the trip and would recommend it. Note, we dressed warmly and were fine. Hat and gloves is a must if you like to be outside on deck. Overall wonderful experience.

September 24, 2021

This was our first time whale watching and we had such a good time! Saw so many whales! We were impressed that the captain would sail to where the whales were if we saw spouts off in the water. There were no open restaurants in Baie St. Catherine so if you get there early there isn’t really anything to do. We were told Toudessac has more to do but we ended up hanging out at the look out point a short way past our pick up point. We would definitely recommend this tour!

September 23, 2021

Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine: Whale Watching Cruise

Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine: Whale Watching Cruise

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