The 6 Best Whale Watching in Quebec City

1.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

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

Review of Tadoussac’s Zodiac whale-watching tour, with whale sightings, Saguenay Fjord views, practical tips, price advice, and FAQs.

“Efficient company. Process of checking in and boarding zodiac went smoothly. Very nice and knowledgeable guide. Guide and driver of boat did everything they could to help us see as many animals as possible. They would slow down and change positions so we could see animals and take photos. Would highly recommend!”

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

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

Review of AML Cruises’ 3-hour Tadoussac whale tour, with boat comfort, whale sightings, fjord views, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“We were extremely lucky with the number of different species whales we saw and were blessed to see 2 humpback whales. It was absolutely amazing”

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3.Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 863 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

Review of Quebec City whale watching: compare boat and Zodiac options, bus ride, scenery, wildlife, food, value, and practical tips.

“We had a perfect weather day for our whale watching experience and were very lucky to see quite a few minke whales as well as hump back and balugar. Some seals too! What a pleasure, and I was glad that we chose to go in a zodiac. The only criticism I have is that the guide chose to speak for a long time in French and by the time she got to translate her musings into English I'm sure she'd forgotten half of what she had said.”

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4.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Tour

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

Review of Tadoussac whale watching by boat or Zodiac, with practical advice on wildlife sightings, comfort, weather, price, and choosing your departure.

“Our family truly enjoyed our trip. The boat itself is great as it has a bistro and washroom access that was wonderful for my 7 year old. The tour guide was outstanding as he described all parts of the tour in French, English and Spanish. Beautiful views and we saw beluga and minke whales and a grey seal. The guide also explained many interesting facts about the whales. Highly recommended trip.”

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5.Whale Watching Tour with Bus Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $191

Review of Québec City’s full-day whale watching tour, with bus transport, boat or Zodiac options, costs, wildlife, and practical tips.

“I have never seen so many whales on a whale watching tour before - we started seeing them before we even got on the boat! Everything was well organised and the information given regarding the sea life and local history was very interesting”

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

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

Compare AML Cruises’ VIP Lounge and Upper Deck whale tours in Tadoussac, with practical advice on views, wildlife, comfort, price, and weather.

“Alexandra was the best. I would recommend the VIP lounge. The food and drinks were were excellent. View from lounge was very good. And we saw a Minke whale.”

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