CARLETON BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours to the Wild: Escale Sauvage off Carleton‑sur‑Mer
A 3-hour boat excursion from Carleton‑sur‑Mer that combines marine wildlife viewing with about one hour ashore on Île aux Hérons or Anse‑aux‑Corbeaux.
Three Hours to the Wild: Escale Sauvage off Carleton‑sur‑Mer.
Escale Sauvage is a three‑hour marine outing from Carleton‑sur‑Mer operated by Croisières Martin. The route takes passengers into coastal waters to look for seals, dolphins, seabirds and, on occasion, small rorquals, and includes a roughly one‑hour landing at either Île aux Hérons or Anse‑aux‑Corbeaux to walk, relax or swim before returning to port.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seals, Dolphins and Seabirds — and Sometimes Whales
The trip’s primary draw is marine wildlife: passengers can expect sightings of seals, dolphins and a variety of seabirds, with occasional encounters with small rorquals.
An Hour Ashore to Walk, Swim or Relax
Each cruise includes an ashore stop of about one hour at either Île aux Hérons or Anse‑aux‑Corbeaux where passengers can disembark to walk along the beach, relax or swim.
Carleton‑sur‑Mer to Coastal Gaspésie
Departing from Carleton‑sur‑Mer, the excursion weaves along the Gaspé coastline to search productive waters and then returns to port after the shore stop.
What the day feels like
What the Three‑Hour Sail Feels Like
You leave Carleton‑sur‑Mer, spend time scanning choppy coastal waters for seals, dolphins and seabirds (and occasionally small rorquals), make a planned stop of roughly one hour ashore at Île aux Hérons or Anse‑aux‑Corbeaux to stretch legs or swim, then reboard for the return passage to port.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
There is an ashore stop of about one hour where passengers can walk or swim; bring swimwear if you plan to swim and suitable footwear for a beach walk.
The full outing lasts three hours from departure to return.
The cruise is operated by Croisières Martin out of Carleton‑sur‑Mer.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Escale Sauvage cruise?
The excursion is three hours in total.
Where does the boat depart from?
The cruise departs from Carleton‑sur‑Mer.
What wildlife might we see?
Passengers can expect to see seals, dolphins and seabirds, and occasionally small rorquals.
Is there time ashore during the trip?
Yes — the itinerary includes approximately one hour ashore at either Île aux Hérons or Anse‑aux‑Corbeaux for walking, relaxing or swimming.
Who operates Escale Sauvage?
The excursion is run by Croisières Martin.