Board a guided ocean cruise around the dramatic Grand Colombier islet to witness massive colonies of migratory seabirds and, in season, humpback and minke whales surfacing against the open North Atlantic. One of the most vivid wildlife spectacles in eastern Canada.
What to expect
You cruise out of Saint-Pierre harbour and round the wild headlands toward the Grand Colombier, a protected islet teeming with gannets, puffins, razorbills, and kittiwakes in their tens of thousands. The guide reads the sea conditions and positions the boat for the best sightlines. In July–September, cetacean sightings are frequent and genuinely thrilling. The raw Atlantic landscape — clifftops, open swells, cold salt air — makes this feel genuinely expedition-grade.
Good to know
Tours run seasonally (typically June–September); check the 2026 calendar on spm-ferries.fr and pre-book as spots are limited. Departure is from the main Saint-Pierre ferry terminal — a 5-minute walk from the cruise tender landing. Bring a windproof layer and binoculars. The 1h30 duration fits comfortably before all-aboard.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Saint-Pierre — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Saint-Pierre
- Île aux Marins: Private Guided Walk on the Ghost Island
- Private Architecture & Heritage Walk Through Saint-Pierre Town
- Les Zigotos Boat Tour: Fjords, Coves & Dramatic Coastline
- Guided Hiking with Escapade Insulaire: Clifftop Trails & Panoramas
- Heritage Museum & Arch Archives: A Private Curator-Led Discovery