← Cap-Aux-Meules cruise guide
wildlife · Cap-Aux-Meules

Marine Wildlife Cruise: Seals, Seabirds & the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Board a small expedition vessel with Excursions en Mer for an intimate, naturalist-led voyage through the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Grey seals, harbour seals, gannets, and migrating whales are regular companions on these legendary waters.

What to expect

The skipper and on-board naturalist know every rock, sandbar, and feeding channel in these waters intimately. Expect binoculars, expert commentary, and genuine wildlife encounters — grey seals hauled out on sandbars, gannets diving like arrows, and if timing is right, minke whales breaching in the distance. The vessel is small enough to pivot instantly toward any sighting. Hot drinks are served on cooler mornings.

Book it with
Excursions en Mer
CAD 75–95 per person (2–3 hr departure; confirm current season pricing directly)
Book it →

Good to know

Pre-book directly; departures can sell out days ahead in season. Bring a windproof jacket — even July mornings on the Gulf are fresh. Duration is approximately 2.5 hours, making it easy to combine with a port-side lunch before all-aboard.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Cap-Aux-Meules — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Quest
12 nights · calls at Cap-Aux-Meules
from $5,019
View sailing →
Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
12 nights · calls at Cap-Aux-Meules
from $6,884
View sailing →
Seabourn · Seabourn Ovation
22 nights · calls at Cap-Aux-Meules
from $8,479
View sailing →
Holland America · Volendam
7 nights · calls at Cap-Aux-Meules
from $1,179
View sailing →
See all cruises to Cap-Aux-Meules →
← Back to the full Cap-Aux-Meules guide

⚓ Your bucket-list concierge

Doing the whole cruise?

Tell us your sailing and we'll send the bucket list for every port — the operator to call, real prices, and an honest verdict on each ship tour.

No spam. The honest plan, even when it says skip the ship’s tour.