The 5 Best Tours in Tadoussac

1.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

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

Board a 24 or 60-passenger Zodiac from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine for 2 to 2.5 hours on the St. Lawrence. Bilingual naturalists such as Catherine and Frederick explain whale behavior while you watch for belugas, humpbacks, fin whales, minke whales, seals, and porpoises. Waterproof outerwear is provided, but you still need warm layers.

“The wet suits provided were helpful. I liked the explanations from the guide about the whale’s behaviour. We got to see a few minke whales in the fjord.”

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

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

Spend three hours aboard an AML Cruises boat in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, watching for belugas, humpbacks, fin whales, minkes, seals, and more. French and English naturalist guides explain the wildlife and fjord. Choose standard seating, Upper Deck Access, or VIP service with food and drinks when booking.

“VIP experience was great! Awesome service, a nice quiet place with mature adults to view the whales. Only one set of stairs up. Decent for small mobility issues. We saw a Minke and a Fin whale, guides were great!”

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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 from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine for about two hours. Choose a large observation boat or a fast Zodiac, hear bilingual naturalist commentary, and watch for up to 13 whale species, belugas, seals, porpoises, and seabirds. Zodiacs include waterproof clothing, but are not suitable for children under six or anyone with mobility concerns.

“We drove the 2.5 hours from Quebec City and boarded the Zodiac in Baie-Ste-Catherine ready for a day of whale watching. and were not disappointed. We had such a great time and did not regret booking the smaller boat as it is more agile and can move to whale sightings much quicker than the large boat. It was cold out on the water but we dressed warmly in layers, a hat, gloves, waterproof shoes, etc. You will get wet so plan accordingly. We saw three whales - fin, minke, and humpack - and several seals and birds. Additionally we went into the fjorde and the boat took us right up…”

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

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

Join AML Cruises for a three-hour bilingual whale-watching trip through the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Choose the open-air Upper Deck for 360-degree views, or the Saint-Laurent VIP Lounge for heated comfort, floor-to-ceiling windows, local bites, and drinks. Guides explain up to 13 whale species while the boat passes Prince Shoal Light, Les Dunes, and Pointe-Noire.

“The whole experience was wonderful. A friendly staff. Comfortable surroundings and so many whales!”

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5.Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 61 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $58Best value

From Anse-de-Roche, you’ll paddle a double kayak through the Saguenay Fjord for two to three hours with an English- or French-speaking guide. Expect steep cliffs, quiet water, seabirds, seals, and a possible beluga sighting. Wetsuits, boots, flotation jackets, paddles, and safety gear are provided.

“Activity was not bad but not the best kayaking”

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