Board a guided 90-minute ocean cruise to the wild cliffs of Grand Colombier, one of the North Atlantic's great migratory seabird sanctuaries, teeming with puffins, gannets, and razorbills. A rare wildlife spectacle just off the coast of this tiny French territory.
What to expect
The boat departs Saint-Pierre harbour and tracks south along a coastline of dramatic sea stacks and kelp-fringed rocks before rounding the headland to Grand Colombier. The guide narrates the ecology of each species as the cliffs come alive with nesting activity — Atlantic puffins are the crowd favourite, bobbing stoically on the swell just metres from the hull. The return leg often follows pods of common dolphins drawn to the channel currents. Binoculars are recommended; some operators supply them on request.
Good to know
The 2026 season calendar is published on the SPM Ferries website — book as soon as it opens, as cruise-day slots sell out. Allow 2 hours including embarkation; confirm your ship's all-aboard time before booking. Dress for open-water conditions: wind and spray are constant companions.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at St Pierre et Miquelon — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.