Ecoresponsible Practices
Concerned about the environment, AML Cruises has, for the past forty years, adopted eco-friendly practices when it comes to their whale watching cruises. Aboard our vessels, you will observe the largest marine mammals while respecting their environment.
AML Cruises noticed the environmental issues and co-founded Alliance Éco-Baleine, an organization committed to adopting the best eco-friendly practices when it comes to whale watching cruises, making it the best sustainable model in the world. Protecting the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park is essential for the company, as it is the most beautiful whale watching site in the world. The work of the Alliance members has resulted in the development and implementation of the best practices in the industry, of which they are the precursors. This includes the creation of the Eco-Whale Fund, which supports research, training as well as education related to whale watching activities.
The actions undertaken by AML Cruises through Alliance Éco-Baleine have a concrete impact on the environment. For example, the marine ecosystem is minimally disrupted as the vessels use low consumption engines. In addition, the boats have a speed limit of 25 knots thus reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emission.
Responsible water consumption
In Montreal, the AML Cavalier Maxim uses water from the river to supply its daily use. The water used is treated thanks to its high-performance wastewater treatment system which returns the water to the river even cleaner than it was before. In addition, several of the vessel bathrooms are equipped with a vacuum system, also found on planes, that uses 10 times less water when the toilets are flushed.
Enjoy marine activities while respecting marine life
AML Cruises is pleased to offer marine activities that suit your environmental values. If you are a thrill seeker, make sure to try our adventure cruise aboard a Zodiac. Designed and manufactured in Isle-aux-Coudres, these embarcations allow close observation of marine mammals.
The new generation of AML’s Zodiacs has a capacity of 60-passenger compared to its traditional 20 or 30-passenger capacity. Zodiacs reduce the number of boat trips to the observation sites, allowing the same number of people to enjoy their adventure, making the trip eco-friendly. Their engines cause low noise emission, therefore reducing the disturbance of marine life.
Member companies of Alliance Éco-Baleine, including AML Cruises, offer rich excursions to passengers while ensuring the preservation of local ecosystems.
