Saguenay Quebec, Canada
Port Adventures
Best of Saguenay (SU03)
$126.00* (ages 10 and up), $95.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Sights of Saguenay
Learn about Seguenay’s past, visit the home of legendary painter Arthur Villenueve and learn about mohair wool at a Le Chevrier du Nord.
On this adventure you will…
Board your coach for a narrated, scenic trip through La Baie to explore the Saguenay Fjord and its importance to the area.
Explore The Fjord Museum to discover the creation of the fjord and the mysteries it conceals. Pass the Ha! Ha! Pyramid, a monument to the great flood of 1996, and learn about the devastation caused by one of Canada’s greatest natural disasters.
Continue on to learn about another staple to the area – pulp and paper making – as you visit a historic paper mill.
Visit the house of local barber turned painter Arthur Villeneuve. See the impressive frescoes that cover almost every square inch of his home.
Proceed to Le Chevrier du Nord, a small family business that produces goat mohair wool, for a guided visit to learn about this thriving local industry.
Finish your journey and return to the ship.
Best of Saguenay – Adult Only Departure (SU14)
Sightseeing
$126.00* (ages 18 and up)
3.5 to 4 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Sights of Saguenay
Learn about Seguenay's past, visit the home of legendary painter Arthur Villenueve and learn about mohair wool at a Le Chevrier du Nord.
On this adventure you will…
Board your coach for a narrated, scenic trip through La Baie to explore the Saguenay Fjord and its importance to the area.
Explore The Fjord Museum to discover the creation of the fjord and the mysteries it conceals. Pass the Ha! Ha! Pyramid, a monument to the great flood of 1996, and learn about the devastation caused by one of Canada's greatest natural disasters.
Continue on to learn about another staple to the area–pulp and paper making–as you visit a historic paper mill.
Visit the house of local barber turned painter Arthur Villeneuve. See the impressive frescoes that cover almost every square inch of his home.
Proceed to Le Chevrier du Nord, a small family business that produces goat mohair wool, for a guided visit to learn about this thriving local industry.
Finish your journey and return to the ship.
Best of Saguenay – Small Group Departure (SU16)
Sightseeing
$210.00* (ages 10 and up), $159.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Sights of Saguenay
Learn about Seguenay's past, visit the home of legendary painter Arthur Villenueve and learn about mohair wool at a Le Chevrier du Nord.
On this adventure you will…
Board your coach for a narrated, scenic trip through La Baie to explore the Saguenay Fjord and its importance to the area.
Explore The Fjord Museum to discover the creation of the fjord and the mysteries it conceals. Pass the Ha! Ha! Pyramid, a monument to the great flood of 1996, and learn about the devastation caused by one of Canada's greatest natural disasters.
Continue on to learn about another staple to the area–pulp and paper making–as you visit a historic paper mill.
Visit the house of local barber turned painter Arthur Villeneuve. See the impressive frescoes that cover almost every square inch of his home.
Proceed to Le Chevrier du Nord, a small family business that produces goat mohair wool, for a guided visit to learn about this thriving local industry.
Finish your journey and return to the ship.
Discover the Fjord Treasures (SU07)
Nature
$219.00* (ages 10 and up), $162.00* (ages 3 to 9), $162.00* (ages 0 to 2)
5.5 to 6 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Land and Sea
See all that nature has to offer with a sea tour of the fjord and a stunning land tour through Saguenay National Park.
On this adventure you will…
Board a sightseeing vessel at the pier for a 2 hour and 40 minute cruise and discover the beauty of the fjord from the sea. Shaped by glaciers, these huge cliffs rise more than 1,150 feet and then drop 900 feet into the once shallow waters.
Cruise to Cape Trinity, the most impressive cliff in the fjord. Learn about the geological, biological and morphological development of the fjord as you glide by the impressive landscapes and towering cliffs.
Your journey takes you along the shores of Ste. Rose du Nord, known as “the jewel of the Saguenay.” One of the most beautiful villages in the province of Québec, this charming hamlet is nestled on the shores of the Saguenay River and surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Stop at the enchanting village of L’Anse St-Jean, where you will have 25 minutes of free time to admire its beauty.
Board the coach and discover the fjord by land with brief photo opportunities, including a bridge featured on the Canadian $1000 bill and a national park observation point.
Return to the ship.
Discover Val-Jalbert (SU12)
Cultural
$236.00* (ages 10 and up), $176.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
6.5 to 7 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Historic Ghost Town
Explore Val-Jalbert Historical Village and learn about the unique history of this ghost town.
On this adventure you will…
Start your journey at a majestic fjord. The charming village of Saguenay lies where the waters of the Saguenay and the Saint Lawrence rivers meet. Visit the district of Chicoutimi—known for its decidedly French atmosphere and a touch of the Old World.
Discover the importance of the Saguenay Fjord, deeply chiseled in the Laurentians Mountains, a natural trading route for the First Nations people of the area. In the 1600s, France established its first fur trading post and colonization soon followed.
Pass through the industrial area and see how the early 20th century brought logging, the pulp and paper industries and aluminum production to the area.
Continue your journey through farmland and along Lac St-Jean to Val-Jalbert Historical Village. Dominated by the majestic beauty of the 236-foot-high Chute Ouiatchouan, Val-Jalbert Historical Village was a model working village created in 1901 around a pulp mill. After the mill's closure in 1927, Val-Jalbert gradually turned into a kind of ghost-town. This vast, almost 500-acre wooded domain consists of many restored buildings. See the convent, the general store, the post office, the pulp mill and the famous Rue Labreque.
Enjoy lunch at the Pulp Mill after a multimedia show. After lunch, explore the area on your own.
Return to the ship.
Discovery of New France (SU10)
Cultural
$126.00* (ages 10 and up), $95.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4 to 4.5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
History of the Fjord
Discover this unique site where you can visit the early days of Québec's colonization and learn about the formation of the Saguenay fjord.
On this adventure you will…
Visit Nouvelle France to see a meticulous restoration of historic buildings and a cast of colorful characters. Amid settings faithful to the 17th-century descriptions of New France, rediscover a Huron village, the Cent Associés farm and Québec City's Upper and Lower Town.
Experience the 2 major foundations of Québec history: the First Nations and the French cultures. Encounter historic characters explaining the 17th-century way of life.
Head to the Fjord Museum to learn about the creation of the fjord and the natural mysteries it contains.
Return to the ship.
Discovery of New France and Fabuleuse Show (SU20)
Signature Collection, Cultural
$207.00* (ages 10 and up), $203.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4.5 to 5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Adventure through Time
Explore the 17th-century way of life in a fantastic recreation of New France.
On this adventure you will…
Visit Nouvelle France, where you will see a meticulous restoration of historic buildings and colorful characters that will guide you on your journey through olden days. Rediscover Huron Village, Cent Associés farm and Quebec City's Upper and Lower Towns.
Experience the history of Québec on a guided tour, where you will encounter historic characters explaining the 17th-century way of life in New France.
Enjoy the cruise-line only English version of the local show, "La Fabuleuse," that captures the important events that marked the history of the region, including the area's discovery by Jacques Cartier, the Great Fire of 1870, the flood of 1996, as well as other historic events. This 75-minute, exhilarating live stage show features the history of the Saguenay Lac St. Jean's Kingdom. Combining 200 local performers, multiple animals and spectacular audio-visual experiences, "La Fabuleuse" has been enjoyed by more than a million visitors in its original French version.
View the backstage area after the show before returning to the ship.
Discovery of New France and Musee Du Fjord (SU11)
Cultural
$165.00* (ages 10 and up), $122.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4 to 4.5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
History of the Fjord
Discover this unique site where you can visit the early days of Québec's colonization and learn about the formation of the Saguenay fjord.
On this adventure you will…
Visit Nouvelle France to see a meticulous restoration of historic buildings and a cast of colorful characters. Amid settings faithful to the 17th-century descriptions of New France, rediscover a Huron village, the Cent Associés farm and Québec City's Upper and Lower Town.
Experience the 2 major foundations of Québec history: the First Nations and the French cultures. Encounter historic characters explaining the 17th-century way of life.
Head to the Fjord Museum to learn about the creation of the fjord and the natural mysteries it contains.
Return to the ship.
Greater City of Saguenay (SU09)
$77.00* (ages 10 and up), $58.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
City of Wonders
Discover Rue Racine and Chicoutimi’s Old Port before heading to Arvida and the towns of Old Kenogami and Jonquière.
On this adventure you will…
Board your coach for a scenic drive to Chicoutimi, deeply embedded in the Laurentians Mountains. This natural trading route for the First Nations people helped establish the development of France’s first fur trading post in the 1600s. This colonization created industrialization in the 20th century with logging, the pulp and paper industries and aluminum production.
Drive down Chicoutimi’s main street, Rue Racine, and its Old Port. Stop for a brief photo opportunity at the Cultural Quarter and the Little White House. A photo stop will also be made at the Pulp Mill. Founded in 1898, the mill played an important role in the development of the area. The first French Canadian-owned pulp company, this mill produced high-quality pulp that was exported throughout the world.
Travel through Arvida, “The Washington of the North.” In 1926, 270 houses were built in 135 days and not a single house resembled its neighbors.
Pass by the world’s first aluminum bridge, built to display the strength and diversity of that metal. Visit the Sir William Price Museum, located in a wonderful Anglican chapel built in 1912. The museum is dedicated to the dynasty of the Price family. Afterwards, drive through the company towns of Old Kenogami and Jonquière.
Return to the ship.
Hiking Saguenay National Park (SU04)
Active, Nature
$162.00* (ages 12 and up)
4 to 4.5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Gorgeous Getaway
With over 120 km of hiking trails, Parc National du Saguenay is resplendent with natural beauty.
On this adventure you will…
Board your vehicle for a beautiful scenic drive from La Baie to Parc National du Saguenay. Start your 1.5 mile journey along the "point de vue du Respire" trail. This approximately 2-hour, roundtrip hike (involving an approximately 450-foot incline) is recommended for experienced hikers.
Bask in awe at the huge fjord carved deep within the mountains.
Enjoy remarkable views of the fjord and surrounding mountains, rivers and valleys.
Spend free time at the Interpretation Center and stroll through excellent exhibits of the fjord or browse through the trendy gift shop.
Return to the ship.
La Baie Walking Tour (SU18)
Cultural
$37.00* (ages 10 and up), $37.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
2 to 2.5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Arts and Crafts
Stroll through La Baie and learn about local textiles, art and soap, as well as the village's unique history.
On this adventure you will…
Start your journey in the heart of Saguenay by walking to a textile boutique.
Learn how a textile artist creates fashion accessories and decorations.
Continue on to an art gallery where you'll look at a local artist's work and crafting techniques.
Visit a soap factory, where you'll meet and learn from the artisans. Amid the aromas and various fragrances filling the air, gain hands-on experience in the making of goat milk soap.
Return to the ship.
La Fabuleuse Cultural Show (SU13)
Cultural
$99.00* (ages 10 and up), $85.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
2 to 2.5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
History Comes Alive
Learn about Jacques Cartier, the flood of 1996 and the Great Fire of 1870 on this educational adventure.
On this adventure you will…
Enjoy the cruise-line only English version of the local show, "La Fabuleuse," that captures the important events that marked the history of the region, including the area's discovery by Jacques Cartier, the Great Fire of 1870, the flood of 1996, as well as other historic events. This 75-minute, exhilarating live stage show features the history of the Saguenay Lac St. Jean's Kingdom. Combining 200 local performers, multiple animals and spectacular audio-visual experiences, "La Fabuleuse" has been enjoyed by more than a million visitors in its original French version.
View the backstage area after the show before returning to the ship.
Microbrewery and Vineyard (SU17)
Cultural
$145.00* (ages 21 and up)
3.5 to 4 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Behind the Brews
Treat your taste buds to some of Canada's best beers and spirits on this adventure in Saguenay.
On this adventure you will…
Visit Voie Maltée, a microbrewery with more than 20 varieties of beer.
Watch a demonstration of the fermentation process before tasting the best of the microbrewery's beers. The beers are flavored with local ingredients, such as blueberries or maple, and come in a variety of styles.
Travel to Domaine le Cageot to see how spirits are made from regional ingredients. Learn about the history of the business from the owners as you sample products amidst the enchanting décor.
Return to the ship.
Saguenay Highlights (SU01)
$63.00* (ages 10 and up), $47.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
2.5 to 3 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Educational Escape
Soak up the sights of Seguenay, the Laurentians Mountains and Chicoutimi as you learn about the paper and pulp industries of the area.
On this adventure you will…
Board your coach for a sightseeing tour of the first French fur trading post established where the waters of the Saguenay and St. Lawrence rivers meet. Discover the natural importance of the fjord, deeply embedded in the Laurentians Mountains. This natural trading route for the first Nations people helped establish the area and its development as a heart of 20th-century industrialization. Learn how the development of logging grew the pulp and paper industries, as well as, aluminum production.
Continue to Chicoutimi and head down Main Street. See Rue Racine and its Old Port. Ravaged by a flood in 1996, the city was destroyed except for the Cultural Quarter and the Little White House. Stop for a brief photo at the Pulp Mill of Chicoutimi. Founded in 1898, the mill played an important role in the development of the area, including being the first French-Canadian owned pulp company.
Drive by the Ha! Ha! Pyramid in La Baie district and learn more about that disastrous flood of 1996. Guests can return to the ship or explore La Baie district on their own before returning to the port.
Saguenay Highlights and Fabuleuse Show (SU19)
Signature Collection, Cultural
$149.00* (ages 10 and up), $111.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4.5 to 5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Secrets of Saguenay
Explore Chicoutimi's historical past and learn about the logging industry of Saguenay, then enjoy "La Fabuleuse."
On this adventure you will…
Board your coach for a sightseeing tour of the first French fur trading post in this area, where the waters of the Saguenay and St. Lawrence rivers meet. Discover the importance of the fjord, deeply embedded in the Laurentians Mountains. This natural trading route for the First Nations people helped establish the area and its development as a heart of 20th-century industrialization. Learn how the development of logging grew the pulp and paper industries, as well as aluminum production.
Continue to Chicoutimi and proceed down Main Street. Ravaged by a flood in 1996, the city was destroyed except for the Cultural Quarter and the Little White House. Stop for a brief photo at the Pulp Mill of Chicoutimi. Founded in 1898, the mill played an important role in the development of the area.
Drive by the Ha! Ha! Pyramid in La Baie district, where you will learn more about that disastrous flood.
Enjoy this cruise-line only English version of the local show, "La Fabuleuse." The performance captures the important events that marked the history of the region, including the area's discovery by Jacques Cartier, the Great Fire of 1870, the flood of 1996, as well as other historic events. This 75-minute, exhilarating live stage show features the history of the Saguenay Lac St. Jean's Kingdom. Combining 200 local performers, multiple animals and spectacular audio-visual experiences, "La Fabuleuse" has been enjoyed by more than a million visitors in its original French version.
View the backstage area before returning to the ship.
Sea Kayaking in Saguenay (SU05)
Active, Nature
$256.00* (ages 12 and up)
4 to 4.5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Kayak the Cape
Embrace the natural beauty of Cape Trinity as you kayak through this beautiful fjord.
On this adventure you will…
Head out from the pier in La Baie on an hour-long, scenic drive to Parc National du Saguenay Interpretation Center. Once you arrive, you’ll meet your guide and receive your required safety briefing before boarding your kayak. Previous kayaking experience is not necessary.
Start your 75-minute journey paddling along Cape Trinity, the most impressive cape in the fjord, with sheer cliffs and sand beaches.
Keep your eyes open for marine life, including lazy seals sunning on an emerging rock or a whale breaching the surface of the water.
Spend free time at the Interpretation Center after your kayaking adventure and browse the exhibits or shop the merchandise.
Return to the ship.
The Craftsman Road (SU02)
$117.00* (ages 10 and up), $88.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Arts and Crafts
Learn about glass-making, cheese-making and the refinement of alpaca fur on this eye-opening adventure.
On this adventure you will…
Discover a variety of artisans who continue to follow traditional practices to create amazing products. Visit the famous Touverre Workshop, Saguenay glass-maker and sculptor, Giuseppe Benedetto, performs highly sophisticated glass blowing techniques. Watch as he creates amazing whales, fruits, lamps, perfumers and more. His creations integrate his art with architecture. See his limited-series sculptures that incorporate granite, glass, aluminum, bronze or steel to contrast strength with fragility.
Continue your travels back in time and explore the traditional cheese-making process at the interpretation center of the Fromagerie Boivin Dairy. Taste cheese samples as you learn about the history of this family enterprise that produces about 2.3 million kilos of cheese yearly.
Visit a local alpaca farm to learn about the animals and their prized fur. Known as the “Gold of the Andes,” this luxurious fiber has much to offer. It is light, warm, water-resistant, hypoallergenic and extremely soft. See how craftspeople make sweaters, scarf, hats, mittens and many other items from this amazing fur.
Return to the ship.
Wine and Cheese in Blueberry Country (SU08)
Culinary Adventures
$99.00* (ages 10 and up), $74.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4 to 4.5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Wine and Dine
Treat your tastebuds as you sample a variety of cheeses and wines from the heartland of Saguenay.
On this adventure you will…
Board your coach and travel to the Interpretation Center of the Fromagerie Boivin, a local dairy producing facility that makes 5.6 million pounds of cheese every year.
Sample cheeses and learn about the history of this family-run business.
Continue your scenic journey through Chicoutimi as you pass the Little White House, which survived the 1996 flood, and the pulp mill. The mill, founded in 1898, set the stage for the development of the area as the first French-Canadian-owned pulp company.
Pass the Rio Tinto aluminum factory as your journey continues to Jonquiere.
Arrive at Domaine Le Cageot, a blueberry-focused winery in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean. Taste wines made from blueberries and other small fruits while learning about other artisanal products, like vinegar dressing, jam, jelly, syrup, honey and chocolate made with berries.
Return to the ship.
Zodiac Adventure at Saguenay (SU06)
Nature
$284.00* (ages 10 and up), $193.00* (ages 8 to 9)
4 to 4.5 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Cruise the Cape
Embrace the natural beauty of Cape Trinity as cruise through this beautiful fjord.
On this adventure you will…
Head out from the pier in La Baie on an hour-long, scenic drive to Parc National du Saguenay Interpretation Center. Once you arrive, you’ll meet your guide and receive your required safety briefing before boarding a Zodiac.
Journey on a 75-minute cruise along the high cliffs of Cape Trinity, the most impressive cape in the fjord, exploring these deep, mysterious waters teaming with wildlife.
Keep your eyes open for marine life, including lazy seals sunning on an emerging rock or a whale breaching the surface of the water.
Spend time at the Interpretation Center after your boating adventure and browse the exhibits or shop the merchandise.
Return to the ship.
Best of Saguenay (SU03)
Zoo of Saint-Felicien (SU15)
Nature
$310.00* (ages 10 and up), $259.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
6.5 to 7 hours
Saguenay (Québec), Canada
Walk on the Wild Side
Observe and feed the animals at this amazing 1200-acre zoo.
On this adventure you will…
Board your coach and travel to the town to Saint-Félicien.
Arrive at the Saint-Félicien Zoo and enjoy a multi-sensory film that introduces you its animals.
Take a guided tour of the zoo before exploring on your own. Visit with Gobi the camel and offer special treats to white bears.
Wander through the children's garden and feed wildlife at this 1200-acre facility with over 1,000 animals to see.
Return to the ship.