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Saguenay Fjord Scenic Cruise Aboard the Iconic Marjolaine

Step aboard the legendary Marjolaine for a 2h15 intimate fjord cruise with Fjord Marine Shuttles — gliding beneath sheer 300-metre cliffs, past waterfalls and into hidden coves inaccessible by land. The most romantic way to experience one of Canada's geological wonders.

What to expect

The Marjolaine departs from Chicoutimi-La Baie and sails deep into the fjord's most dramatic corridor, where granite walls plunge vertically into 270-metre-deep black water. The onboard commentator points out geological formations, the iconic 9-metre-tall Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay statue perched on Cap Trinité, and seasonal wildlife including harbour seals and ospreys. The open forward deck is the place to be for photography; the heated salon provides refuge on cooler days.

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Navettes Maritimes du Fjord (Fjord Marine Shuttles)
CAD pricing from approx. CAD 60–80 per adult (confirm current season rates at navettesdufjord.com)
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Good to know

Departures are seasonal (June onward); check the schedule and pre-book at navettesdufjord.com as the Marjolaine operates on fixed sailings. The pier is very close to the La Baie cruise dock — a short walk or 5-minute taxi. Allow 2h30 total including boarding.

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