Did you know?
The gestation period for whales varies according to the species. For baleen whales, it’s 10 to 13 months. For toothed whales, it’s 10 to 17 months.
Know your whales!
Finback whale
- Length: 18 to 23 metres
- Weight: 50 to 60 tonnes
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Characteristics:
- 2nd biggest living creature on the planet
- Triangular dorsal fin
- Wide, dark grey back
- 6 metre spout easy to spot
- Reaches speeds of 40 km/h
Planning an event
Planning an event
Need to organize a corporate activity, a meeting or a special event (ball, wedding, birthday)? Or maybe you’re a teacher looking for a great educational opportunity for your class? Groupe Dufour offers you its two boats and their expert staff to help make your event a resounding success.
Corporate events
Is your company celebrating a milestone? Would you like to do something really special for one of your biggest clients, or perhaps organize a truly original Christmas party? Charter our cruise boat, enjoy a private whale watching tour and have your celebration surrounded by the sea!
Monohull Famille Dufour
- Capacity of 585 passengers
- Seats 160
- Private VIP lounge
- Bar service and boutique
- Catering service
Zodiac Tadoussac III
As part of a teambuilding activity, there’s nothing like getting right up close to the sea for a whale watching excursion on a Zodiac-style boat.
- Capacity of 48 passengers
- Raingear provided
Reservation is done by email or phone at 1 800 463-5250
Weddings, birthdays, receptions
For a unique engagement party, an unforgettable graduation or a cocktail soirée that’s quite out of the ordinary, we can organize buffet-style banquets, hire a singer of musicians or decorate the boat to achieve the effect you desire. Everything (almost !) is possible !
Monohull Famille Dufour
- Capacity of 585 passengers
- Seats 160
- Private VIP lounge
- Bar service and boutique
- Catering service
Reservation is done by email or phone at 1 800 463-5250
School groups
Are you a Primary or High School instructor who would like to teach a lesson on the environment your students will never forget, and at a reduced rate? Board one of our excursion boats with your students and help them discover the wonderful world of whales! What’s more, all our hotels have accommodations perfectly suited to student groups.
Monohull Famille Dufour
- Capacity of 585 passengers
- Seats 160
- Private VIP lounge
- Bar service and boutique
- Catering service
Zodiac Tadoussac III
- Capacity of 48 passengers
- Raingear provided
- For reasons of safety, children must measure a minimum 1.4 m (4' 7")
- Because of the deck configuration, wheelchairs, either standard or motorized, are not permitted.
Reservation is done by email or phone at 1 800 463-5250
