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AML Zéphyr

The AML Zéphyr, a catamaran-style vessel

The AML Zéphyr will impress you with its sleek catamaran design, panoramic windows and unique ambiance.

With a capacity of up to 243 passengers, this unique boat makes you discover the Saguenay Fjord and meet the world's largest marine mammals. A not-to-be missed activity in Tadoussac during summer.

The perks of the AML Zéphyr

  • Zephyr Bateau 296

    A unique catamaran-type boat

  • Zephyr Vue 296 Pierre Rochette

    A panoramic view

  • Zephyr Bateau 3 296

    An observation deck at the front

  • Zephyr Bateau 4 296

    A covered terrace

A boat adapted to your needs

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    Two Decks

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    A terrace at the front

  • Drink icon

    A bar service

A fully-equipped boat

  • What can the AML Zéphyr offer you

    • Two decks 
    • An observation deck at the front
    • Panoramic view
    • A bar service
  • Specifications

    Capacity : 243 passengers
    Length : 78 feet
    Width : 26 feet

  • Available rooms and capacity

    Deck A

    • 84 people banquet format
    • 100 people cocktail dinner format
    • Terrace: 20 people

    Pont B – Outdoor Terrace

    • 100 people
  • Access for people with reduced mobility

    Manual wheelchairs and Motorized Mobility Aids (MMA)
    Motorized wheelchairs, scooters, quadcopters

    • It is not possible to carry any type of manual or electric wheelchair on board this vessel.

    Persons with reduced mobility without wheelchairs

    • Boats are accessible at all times;
    • Assistance in moving the passenger upon arrival at the bridge or before, depending on the passenger's needs.

Want the full AML Zéphyr experience?

Discover our cruises departing from Tadoussac and Charlevoix (Baie-Sainte-Catherine).

  • Whale Watching Boat Tour in Tadoussac

    The best observation site in the world! Opt for a safe and simple nature experience where our bilingual naturalist-guides will teach you more about the giants of the sea and the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park.

    • Encounter with whales, the most majestic creatures on the planet
    • Exceptional panoramic view
    • Discover the most beautiful whale watching site in the world
    • Interpretation by a naturalist guide
    • Eco-responsible observation in compliance with the regulations of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
    • Whale guarantee
  • Whale Watching Boat Tour in Charlevoix

    Less than 2.5 hours away from Quebec City, meet the giants of the sea and opt for a simple and safe experience aboard the AML Grand Fleuve, a comfortable boat specially designed for marine mammal observation!

    On this vast vessel, our bilingual naturalist guides will teach you more about the giants of the sea and the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park.

    • Encounter with whales, the most majestic creatures on the planet
    • Exceptional panoramic view
    • Discover the most beautiful whale watching site in the world
    • Interpretation by a naturalist guide
    • Ecoresponsible observation, in compliance with the regulations of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
    • Whale guarantee
  • Whale Watching and Fjord Tour in Tadoussac

    Treat yourself to two of Quebec's must-see attractions! Meet 13 species of whales and marine mammals aboard a boat specially designed for whale-watching during a whale-watching cruise, then explore the majestic Saguenay fjord.

    • Meeting with the giants of the sea in the most beautiful observation site in the world
    • Guides interpretation by a certified naturalist
    • The whale watching cruise continues with an incursion into the fjord
    • An excursion filled with discoveries in the heart of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park and the Saguenay fjord
    • Eco-responsible observation in compliance with the regulations of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
  • Whale Watching and Fjord Tour in Charlevoix

    Treat yourself to two of the province's must-see attractions in Baie-Sainte-Catherine, a picturesque Charlevoix village located less than 2.5 hours away from Quebec City.

    Meet 13 species of whales and marine mammals aboard a boat specially designed for whale watching and enjoy a trip into the majestic Saguenay fjord.

    • Meet the whales, the most majestic creatures on the planet
    • Discover the most beautiful whale watching site in the world
    • Guided interpretation by a certified naturalist
    • The whale watching cruise continues with a trip into the fjord
    • An excursion filled with discoveries in the heart of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park and the Saguenay fjord
    • Ecoresponsible observation in compliance with the regulations of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
    • Whale guarantee