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  • St. John's, Canada

Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Best location. Best crew. Best tour boat. Cruise to the incredible Witless Bay Ecological Reserve for your chance to watch puffins, whales, and icebergs. Wildlife attractions vary with the time of year. Puffins nest May through to mid-September. Whale season peaks mid-June through mid-August.  Whale sometimes sighted before and after peak period. Icebergs typically appear May to mid-June.  Whales and or icebergs are not guaranteed on any given cruise. Enjoy entertaining and educational live commentary provided by on board naturalists and crew. Learn about Newfoundland's marine wildlife and heritage from your enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional guides during this awesome adventure.  Our catamaran offers the most space for your comfort. Our tour boat offers the greatest range to improve chance of encountering whales and other marine wildlife. Tours duration is a minimum of 90 minutes. Tour boat has indoor accommodations for all guests. Transport Canada Certified crew & boat.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 100)
3 places
1 hr 30 min duration
Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch

Visit the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home of the Atlantic Puffin and millions of seabirds plus one of Newfoundland's best whale watching areas.
Top rated tour features wildlife & attractions in season. Incredible coastal scenery all season.

Seasonal guidance (attractions & experiences may vary):
Puffins guaranteed mid-May through mid-September.
Whales: Mid-June through mid-August best chance for sightings.
Icebergs: May & June best chance for sightings.
Number & distribution of whales and icebergs vary each season. We’d love to experience whales and icebergs on every tour but please remember that nature keeps its own schedule.

WHALES and / or ICEBERG SIGHTINGS NOT GUARANTEED.

Entertaining and informative commentary features a wealth of information about the natural and cultural heritage interspersed with colourful stories and songs characteristic of Newfoundland's vibrant culture.
Travel aboard the largest, most comfortable and stable tour boat in Newfoundland. Multiple decks and abundant rails space provide the best views. Its custom design allows us to spend less time getting to the best spots so you can spend more time with the wildlife. Top Rated Tour!

Points of Interest

  • Gatherall's Puffin and Whale Watch
  • Bay Bulls (Bull Head)
  • Witless Bay ecological reserve

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • All safety equipment is provided as per requirements set forth by Transport Canada Marine Safety
  • All tours hosted by an experienced, local guide
  • Free parking available on site
  • Vessel is washroom equipped
  • Passengers are provided a pre-departure safety briefing
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities
  • Round trip transportation from / to hotel. Contact Gatherall's to confirm details and update booking. 3 hour minimum for new requests.
  • Bar service provided on board tour vessel

Meeting And Pickup

OR
Start time:

10:30 AM

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Participants are advised to regard all instruction provided by the vessel crew

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9

837 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$125.00

per person

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