TADOUSSAC – WHALEWATCHING
Quebec City, QU
Aboard a cruise ship, Croisières AML Inc. invites you to join them for a whale watching cruise on the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay River. You can also take the tour aboard a Zodiac (semi rigid hull), which includes safety equipment. The tour is in English and French. Departing from Tadoussac, you will cross the St. Lawrence River for a whale-watch cruise aboard a boat with exceptional panoramic views. The tour is in English and French.
- Additional Information
Location/Directions
The cruise departs from the Tadoussac quay, a 5 minute walk from Hotel Tadoussac. Shuttle service is available from Hotel Tadoussac. A shuttle service is also available from le Vacancier Restaurant and motel to Tadoussac quay. The cruise will also depart from Baie Sainte-Catherine.
The Zodiac departs from Tadoussac beach and from Baie- Sainte-Catherine.
From Tadoussac: follow the signs to the town centre. The ticket office is located at 177 rue des Pionniers.
From downtown Québec City: drive to Autoroute Dufferin and follow it North-East. Take the exit to 138 and continue eastbound on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River through the towns of Beaupré, Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie. You can depart from Baie-Sainte-Catherine, or, continue to Tadoussac (you will need to take the ferry from Baie-Sainte-Catherine to Tadoussac). The distance is approximately 214 km from Québec City.
Daily Departures
Boat May 1-18 & Oct 15-31
- Tadoussac, 13:00
- Baie-Sainte-Catherine, 13:30
Boat May 19 - Oct 14
- Tadoussac, 09:45, 13:00
- Baie-Sainte-Catherine, 10:15, 13:30
Zodiac (2 hours) - Both locations
- Jun 3 - 9 & Sep 10 - 30 16:30
- Jun 10 - Sep 9 08:00, 16:30
Zodiac (2.5 hours) - Both locations
- May 1 - 5 13:30
- May 6 - Oct 28 10:15, 13:30
Passenger Instructions
Passengers are required to confirm services 24 hours prior by contacting the supplier directly. Rain suits are provided for the Zodiac.
What To Bring
Wear warm clothes. Bring a hat, gloves, long pants, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars and camera.