Navigate, observe, breathe
Discover the team of enthusiasts behind your whale watching cruises in Tadoussac and Les Escoumins. Naturalist captains devoted to the St. Lawrence River for over 20 years.
We are passionate people, in love with our river.
Du Fleuve is the result of several years of reflection and questioning about the future of whale cruises. Our mission is to promote the river, our whales, our birds and our landscapes around the world through the quality and authenticity of the service we offer.
We are fortunate to share this passion and dedication with our entire team, which is committed to providing human and quality service every day.
We believe that there is a river for everyone.
The wealth of the St. Lawrence River allows us to attend incredible shows every day. Beyond whale cruises, for which we are famous, our river is also the scene of impressive life and biodiversity. We believe that it is our duty to share with you all the beauties that the St. Lawrence River has in store for you.
Human experience in small groups
Our mission is to make you aware of the beauty and fragility of the ecosystem. For us the best way to do this is from our zodiacs of 12 passengers maximum. We are all experienced captain-naturalists who share a great passion for our river and its whales.
Our crew
Why leave Les Escoumins rather than Tadoussac?
Les Escoumins are located directly in the Saguenay—Saint-Laurent Marine Park, a few kilometers from Tadoussac. This strategic positioning allows us to reach whale watching areas in less than 15 minutes, giving you more time with marine mammals and less time sailing.
Unlike departures from Tadoussac, where dozens of boats share the same areas, our whale watching cruises in Les Escoumins guarantee you a more intimate and environmentally friendly experience. With a maximum of 12 passengers per zodiac, we prefer the quality of the observation to the quantity of passengers.
What we say about our whale watching cruises
Discover why our zodiac approach, in small groups of 12 passengers, is appreciated by our customers and the media.
Thinking about whale cruises differently in the Saguenay-Saint-Laurent Marine Park
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A hydrophone to listen to whales in the Saguenay—St. Lawrence Marine Park
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From the River: whale watching in a different way
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Observe and hear whales on the St. Lawrence
Our river cruises.
Whale watching cruise
Zodiac outings in small groups of 12 to observe whales and marine fauna, at the rhythm of the river and in a respectful approach to the environment.
2:30
Duration
12
Places
Starting at $91/person
Sea kayak trip
Guided sea kayak excursions to discover the coastline and wildlife of the river, in small groups and in a calm and immersive approach.
3 hours
Duration
8
Places
Starting at $93/person
Bird cruise, in partnership with the OOT
Guided cruises dedicated to ornithology and the observation of seabirds, carried out in collaboration with the Tadoussac Bird Observatory.
2:30
Duration
12
Places
Starting at $105/person
Hydrophone exploration
Listen to whale songs live through our hydrophone.
2:30
Duration
12
Places
Starting at $95/person
Whale photo workshop
Outings on the river dedicated to nature photography, combining wildlife observation, field support and technical advice, supervised by wildlife photographer Jocelyn Praud.
4 hours
Duration
8
Places
Starting at 260$/pers.
Shuttle
Shuttle service — Du Fleuve ↔ Quai du Ferrosier des Escoumins
5 minutes
Duration
20
Places
$4 per person
