Cruising St Lawrence Seaway

As part of our cruise leaving Sept 20th from Quebec, I'm really looking forward to cruising through the St L Seaway. Are we likely to see and whales or other wildlife at this time of year, or at any other point on our way to New York? Thanks for any replies.

Your ship will not cruise the Seaway. You will cruise on the St-Lawrence River (from Quebec towards the East).

The seaway (series of locks & canals along the river at sections that are not navigable to large vessels) starts in Montreal and goes inland (westward) towards the Great Lakes.

Whale watching on the St-Lawrence river is good up to October, best area is about 2-3 hours East of Quebec City in the St-Lawrence Estuary. Your ship may pass thru there during Evening or at Dusk, not really sure what your chances are at seeing them from the ship.

If you want a really good feel for whale watching, suggest you drive out to Tadoussac before you go on the cruise.

http://www.croisieresaml.com/en/plan-your-cruise/tadoussac/tout/

~Phil.

Thanks for information about the St Lawrence. I'll be taking my binoculars in hope of seeing a whale or two.