Port Tadoussac sits at the natural junction where the Saguenay River meets the mighty Saint Lawrence, a setting that instantly sets it apart from other cruise ports with its living history and extraordinary wildlife encounters. Here you’re not just passing through—you’re stepping into Québec’s best experiences: up the Saguenay Fjord you cruise through emerald hills and towering cliffs where you can glimpse moose in the shoreline and eagles above, and out on the deep Saint Lawrence you can witness blue whales surfacing and gulping air, their graceful arcs framed by pristine northern light. Onshore, the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre invites you to brush up on whale knowledge before you head out, and Tadoussac’s Old Chapel—North America’s oldest wooden chapel—offers a vivid window into the area’s French trading past. And the signatures aren’t limited to scenery: signature itineraries routinely combine intimate shore visits with the season’s best wildlife watches, while the port welcomes a modern expedition fleet designed for exploration—sturdy vessels with stabilized hulls, Zodiacs for intimate close-quarters wildlife viewing, and onboard naturalists who translate the sea into stories. Onboard services mirror the setting: expert guides share real-time insights, bilingual programs, and immersive lectures; comfortable lounges and observation decks let you linger over the scenery, while locally inspired cuisine and seamless shore excursion booking ensure you experience Tadoussac’s history, culture, and coast without rushing.
