Québec City: Whale Watching Tour with Bus Transportation
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Overview
Embark on a hassle-free adventure from historic Québec City and journey to the stunning Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park for a breathtaking whale watching tour. Choose between a spacious observation boat or an intimate Zodiac ride and encounter up to 13 captivating whale species with guidance from expert naturalists. Sit back and relax with round-trip bus transportation, enjoying a scenic journey through picturesque landscapes along the St. Lawrence River. - Skip driving and enjoy comfortable travel by bus for this full-day adventure - Discover breathtaking Charlevoix landscapes on the journey from historic Québec City - Pick your adventure upon booking between boat or Zodiac, for a unique whale watching experience - Get the chance to observe up to 13 whale species with commentary by naturalist guides - Immerse yourself in the enchanting vistas of the Saguenay Fjord and its surrounding mountains
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (2) Options Available
Option(s)
Zodiac Cruise
A small, faster, open-air boat that holds either 24 or 60 passengers and allows you to get very close to the whales.
Big Boat Cruise
Boat Cruise: Whale-watching cruise on a large, three-level, 105-foot (32-meter) boat with a glassed-in main deck, observation platform and covered upper deck.
Starting from
$162.27
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Expert and certified naturalist guide onboard
- Waterproof jacket and pants (if choosing the Zodiac option)
- 2.5-hour or 3-hour whale-watching cruise
- Bilingual commentary
What's not Included
- Food and drink
- Binoculars
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meals are not included. You can either pack a lunch and/or snacks, or you can buy a preprepared lunchbox from our lunchbox service upon arrival at Baie-Sainte-Catherine (depending on availability). Our lunchboxes are also available for preorder.
- Please note that yours meal is not allowed aboard our boats. A one-hour lunch break is scheduled before the cruise, where you can enjoy your meal.
- Please dress warmly, as it can be quite cold on the river. An insulated jacket, hat, gloves and closed-toes shoes are highly recommended.
- Minimum age is 6 years for the zodiac boat
- Zodiac excursions are not advisable, and even prohibited for certain persons such as young children (under the age of 6), pregnant people, people suffering from articulation, back, or autonomy problems. If you or any members of your group fall under these criteria, we recommend choosing the boat option for a comfortable and equally exciting whale watching experience.
- Zodiac excursions are not advisable, and even prohibited for certain persons such as young children (under the age of 6), pregnant women, people suffering from articulation, back, or autonomy problems, or persons in wheelchairs. If you or any members of your group fall under these criteria, we recommend choosing our whale watching boat tour for a comfortable and equally exciting experience.
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