
AML Grand Fleuve
Sébastien St-Jean
The AML Grand Fleuve, a comfortable boat
Deemed the best observation boat in Canada, the AML Grand Fleuve has undergone several renovations in recent years to offer you the best view of whales! The panoramic windows, the decks and observation platform provide you with a spectacular vantage point while you enjoy unparalleled comfort.
Take a seat aboard the AML Grand Fleuve where passionate naturalist-guides and highly qualified personnel will make your cruise memorable.
A boat adapted to your needs
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Observation area reserved for children
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Interpretation service on board
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Naturalist guides on board
A fully-equipped boat
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What can the AML Grand Fleuve offer
- Glassed-in decks
- Observation platform
- Bistro and souvenir store
- Covered bridges to protect from the sun and bad weather
- Observation area reserved for children
- Interpretation service on board with diversified educational content
- Passionate naturalist guides supervised by GREMM
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Specifications
Capacity : 689 passengers
Length : 106 feet
Width : 30 feet
Speed : 12 knots -
Available rooms and capacity
Deck A
- 94 people banquet format
- 100 people cocktail dinner format
Deck B – Indoor
- 50 people banquet format
- 80 people cocktail dinner format
Deck B – Outdoor terrace
- 250 people, including 84 seats
PONT C – VIP Lounge
- 30 people
PONT C – Outdoor terrace
- 150 people, including 104 seats
VIP Bridge
- 30 people
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Access for people with reduced mobility
Motorized Mobility Aids (MMA)
(Motorized wheelchairs, scooters, quadcopters)- Due to the weight of the wheelchair combined with the weight of the occupant, the adjustment of these wheelchairs and the lack of a lift socket, it is not possible to take any type of electric wheelchair on board the ships;
- In order to cruise, these individuals must be transferred to a manual wheelchair before reporting to the bridge.
Manual wheelchairs
- Vessels are accessible at all times, regardless of tidal heights. The maximum number of people in manual wheelchairs is three (3) on the AML Grand Fleuve;
- Crew members will assist the person in moving to the desired floor;
- Throughout the cruise, in case of need, the passenger is assisted in his movements in the same way;
- Embarkation and disembarkation will be done in the presence of crew members.
Persons with reduced mobility without wheelchairs
- Boats accessible at all times;
- Assistance in moving the passenger from the moment of arrival at the bridge or before, depending on the passenger's needs.
Want the full AML Grand Fleuve experience?
Discover our cruises departing from Tadoussac or Charlevoix (Baie-Sainte-Catherine).
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Whale Watching Tour with an Upper Deck Exclusive Access in Tadoussac
Meet 13 species of marine mammals aboard the AML Grand Fleuve's VIP walkway, specially designed for observation! On this vast ship, our bilingual naturalist guides will teach you more about the giants of the sea and the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, the most beautiful whale watching site in the world.
Meet 13 species of marine mammals aboard the AML Grand Fleuve and have access to the exclusive upper deck, specially designed for observation!
- Encounter with whales, the most majestic creatures on the planet
- Exceptional panoramic view from a reserved walkway
- Discovery of 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
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Whale Watching Tour with an Upper Deck Exclusive Access in Charlevoix
Less than 2.5 hours away from Quebec City, meet 13 species of marine mammals aboard the AML Grand Fleuve with an exclusive upper deck access, specially designed for whale watching!
On this vast ship, our bilingual naturalist guides will teach you more about the giants of the sea and the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, the most beautiful whale watching site in the world.
- Encounter with whales, the most majestic creatures on the planet
- Exceptional panoramic view from a reserved walkway
- Discovery of 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
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Whale Watching Tour with a Saint-Laurent Lounge VIP Access in Tadoussac
Experience a distinctive whale watching cruise in the AML Grand Fleuve's all-new St-Laurent VIP Lounge! Treat yourself to the best marine mammal watching site in the world!
As a privileged customer, you will enjoy:
- Priority entrance on board
- Two fully glazed interior lounges
- A selection of fine local bites
- Quebec wines, beers and spirits
- A reserved outdoor terrace
- Access to the exclusive upper deck
- Whale Warranty
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Whale Watching Tour with a Saint-Laurent Lounge VIP Access in Charlevoix
Experience a distinctive whale watching cruise in the AML Grand Fleuve's VIP Lounge Saint-Laurent! Treat yourself and fully enjoy the best marine mammal observation site in the world, in Charlevoix, less than 2h30 away from Quebec City!
As a privileged customer, you will get to enjoy :
- A priority entrance on board
- Two fully glass-enclosed lounges
- A selection of fine local bites, Quebec wines, beers and spirits
- A reserved outdoor terrace
- Access to the exclusive upper deck for a better observation
- Whale Warranty