Flavours Package

For an even more memorable cruise, add the Flavours Package to your three-day stay on the Îles de la Madeleine. All the culinary attractions of your destination will be yours to enjoy!

With this gourmet tour, you’ll be able to appreciate our talented local chefs, enjoy a wealth of regional food products and visit producers and artisans passionate about their products. 

Package itinerary

Sunday / Day 3

• Reception and information session with the Autobus Les Sillons team
• Tasting and visit of the Fromagie du Pied-De-Vent cheese making workshop museum
• Lunch at Accents Resto Bistro
• Beer tasting at À l’Abri de la Tempête microbrewery
• Visit of La Belle Anse
• Free time at the Dune du Nord beach
• Dinner at the restaurant of the Domaine du Vieux Couvent

Monday / Day 4

• Visit of the Fumoir D'Antan smokehouse workshop museum
• Scenic drive: Chemin des Montants
• Free time at the Dune du Sud beach
• Seal and lobster pâté tasting at Auberge La Salicorne
• Lunch at Auberge La Salicorne
• Visit of the Seal Interpretation Center
• Visit of the port of Grande-Entrée
• Visit and tasting at Le Barbocheux, winemaker and traditional bagosse artisan
• Dinner at La Table des Roy, gourmet restaurant

Tuesday / Day 5

• Tasting of local products at Gourmande de Nature workshop-boutique
• Free time at La Côte (main attractions : salon de thé Le Flâneur, port de pêche, boutiques)
• Lunch at Vent du Large
• Free time at La Grave historic site
• Visit of Les Artisans du Sable workshop museum
• Visit of the Site d'Autrefois cultural site*
• Scenic drive: Bassin, La Montagne, L'Étang-des-Caps
• Dinner on the CTMA Vacancier

Note: This schedule may change due to unavoidable circumstances.

* This activity is only available in French

What's included with this cruise

Accommodation

• 7 nights' accommodation aboard the CTMA Vacancier

Meals

• 15 meals on the ship
• 5 meals in local restaruants (tip included)
• Evening snack
• Drip coffee, tea and herbal tea offered at all times

Entertainment on the islands

• 3 days of guided tours and activities in the Îles de la Madeleine

Entertainment on board

• Welcome cocktail and introduction of the ship’s crew
• Workshops on the Îles de la Madeleine and tasting local products
• Conferences for all interests
• Live music performance on the outer decks
• Aperitifs and singing at sunset
• Evening entertainment and performances
• Interpretive sessions on the outer decks
• Dance classes
• Movie theatre
• Gym
• Visit of wheelhouse
• And more! 

Service

• Kind, welcoming and helpful Madelinot personnel
• Available 24 hours a day
• Wake up call service
• Various practical items available upon request (hair dryer, iron, etc.)

On your own

• Service charges on-board
• Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
• Tip for the guide during the package to the Islands (Tip at your own discretion)
• Activities during the stopovers (sold on board)