Croisières AML

Grand Fleuve - Tadoussac / Baie-Sainte-Catherine

The best observation boat in Canada, le Grand Fleuve has been completely renovated in order to offer greater whale sightings, these giants of the sea! Equipped with an observation platform, a glassed-in room and a covered deck the boat offers comfort and space along with an exceptional panorama!

Technical specifications

Passengers capacity : 700 passengers
Lenght : 32.31 meters
Width : 9.14 meters
Draft : 2.29 meters
Speed : 13 knots

Cruises

The Grand Fleuve offers whale watching cruises in the Eastern Quebec. For more information, please refer to Whales & Fjord departing from Tadoussac and Baie-Ste-Catherine.

Services on board

• Restauration services
  Travelling with a group? Why not planning a memorable trip to encounter whales? Restaurant services also offered on board and for more information about our packages please contact our cruise specialists.
   
• Bistro
  For a light snack or a hot meal, visit our Bistro and choose from its variety of cuisine while enjoying the environment.
   
• Bars
  Relax and observe the scenery while sampling one of our cocktails on the many outdoor terraces on board the Grand Fleuve.

• Boutique
  Our boutique on board offers a wide selection of gifts. Find a unique souvenir for your whale watching experience on the St Lawrence River.
   
• Entertainment
  Enthusiastic about the sea world, our experienced naturalist guides on board will reveal the most interesting details about the St Lawrence river and its habitat. Feel the excitement all around you and let them tell you about the largest sea mammals in the world…Special entertainment for children on board and binoculars also available for rental.

Security

At Croisières AML, our quality service always puts passenger safety first. Each of our ships must meet very specific Transport Canada certification and licensing standards and regulations.

As a result, all our ships and officers are fully certified by Transport Canada and Transport Québec.

Safety on board the Grand Fleuve:

• All crewmembers must take the MED (Marine Emergency Duties) Course and refresher courses on a regular basis;
• Each crew must conduct a fire or abandon ship drill every week;
• All crewmembers are trained for and assigned a specific emergency duty. All ships are equipped with modern electronic equipment;
• All safety gear fully complies with Transport Canada Ship Safety regulations and undergoes stringent inspections on a regular basis.