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Whale-Watching Cruise from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine

Montreal & Quebec, CanadaAbout 3 hoursGuided in English

Head out where the Saguenay fjord meets the St Lawrence to look for belugas, minke, fin and even blue whales, with a naturalist guide on board. One of the best places in the world to see whales from a boat.

About 3 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared boatKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Whale watching in the Saguenay–St Lawrence Marine Park
  • Belugas and, in season, minke, humpback and fin whales
  • A naturalist guide on board
  • The mouth of the Saguenay fjord
  • Departures from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine

Full description

Tadoussac sits at the mouth of the Saguenay fjord, where cold, deep water rises from the St Lawrence and brings krill and fish close to the surface. That makes the Saguenay–St Lawrence Marine Park one of the best whale-watching spots anywhere: belugas live here all year, and from late spring to autumn minke, humpback, fin and sometimes blue whales arrive to feed.

Your cruise departs from Tadoussac or from Baie-Sainte-Catherine across the fjord, depending on the operator on your date. A naturalist guide explains whale behaviour and the marine park’s rules while the captain searches the river, and the trip often includes a look into the dramatic mouth of the fjord.

Itinerary

  1. Check in

    Check in at the marina in Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine.

  2. The fjord

    Sail out past the mouth of the Saguenay.

  3. Whale watching

    Search the St Lawrence for whales with your guide.

  4. Return

    Head back to the dock.

Included

  • Whale-watching cruise of about three hours
  • Naturalist guide
  • Booking support from Voyzotrip

Not included

  • Transport to Tadoussac (about three hours from Quebec City, five or more from Montreal)
  • Food and drinks (a snack bar is on board some boats)
  • Tips

Meeting point

Marina in Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine, Quebec; confirmed with your quote.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Whale sightings are likely in season but never guaranteed.
  • Cruises run roughly from June to October.
  • It is cold on the water even in summer: bring a hat, gloves and a warm jacket.
  • Boats must keep a set distance from whales under marine park rules.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this as a day trip from Montreal?

It is a very long day; most people stay a night in Tadoussac or come from Quebec City.

Which whales will I see?

Belugas live here year-round; the larger whales are most common from July to September.

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