4 Tadoussac Whale Watching Tours Worth the Early Start

1.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,716 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $98Our pick

Spend 2 to 2.5 hours on a 24 or 60-passenger Zodiac in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Bilingual naturalists point out whales, belugas, seals, and porpoises, while the captain searches for the best views. Bring warm layers, gloves, and a hat.

“The experience was fantastic, we saw some whales and seals and penguins. It was a brilliant experience to see the whales so close up. If you are considering the boat vs zodiac don’t, The zodiac is the only option to choose as the boat is completely packed moves slowly and the experience can not be anywhere close to the fantastic zodiac experience that we had. Be aware that it gets really cold so bring warm cloths or layers of cloths to wear one might think it is not necessary but it really means the difference to be warm.”

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2.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,179 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Cruise the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park for three hours aboard AML Cruises’ whale-watching boat. Bilingual naturalist guides, including guides such as Cedric and Chantelle on past departures, explain the wildlife in French and English. Expect belugas, fin whales, minkes, seals, and sweeping fjord views.

“We enjoyed with kids a lot! Beautiful surroundings and we spotted fin whale, belugas and seals. We loved the trip, great views from outside as well as inside. The ship was very comfortable and not over populated, good experience”

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3.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 437 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Cruise the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park for about two hours aboard a large observation boat or 24 to 60 passenger Zodiac. A certified bilingual naturalist explains whale behavior as you search for up to 13 species. Zodiacs provide a closer, faster ride, while larger boats offer shelter, washrooms, and a snack bar.

“Loads of facilities on the boat for food and drink and even to buy some more clothes if you want, there wasn’t that much room to see out on the deck”

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4.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: VIP Lounge OR UpperDeck Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 313 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Spend three hours in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park with bilingual naturalist guides, watching for up to 13 whale species. Choose the 360-degree Upper Deck or the glass-enclosed Saint-Laurent VIP Lounge, which adds priority boarding, drinks, local bites, and access to both levels.

“You could see many sightings of whales and it was worth every penny.”

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