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  • St. John's, Canada

St. John's Exclusive Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours

  • 2 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Iceberg Quest is the only boat tour operating from St. John's harbour. Walking distance from hotels. No shuttles required. Welcome aboard Newfoundland’s award-winning boat tour. Depart from the heart of downtown St. John’s, the oldest North American seaport. Witness the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales thrust their 40 ton bodies into a full breach! Encounter 12,000 year old icebergs from Greenland glaciers. Observe seabirds including Atlantic puffins, Northern gannets, black-legged kittiwakes, and bald eagles. Visit the most easterly land point in North America, Cape Spear. Experience breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the land. Take in Cape Spear Lighthouse standing proud. Entertaining and educational, our narrated tour is fun for the whole family. Step aboard ...Experience the WONDER!

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 100)
5 places
2 hrs duration

Pass by: St. John's

View the St. John's harbour and skyline from the water! Spectacular 'whale's eye' views of historic buildings, colourful rows of houses and the famous St. John's Outer Battery. Wave to passing ships as you make your way to the entrance of St. John's harbour, The Narrows.

Pass by: Signal Hill

From the base of Signal Hill, you will witness the historic and significant Cabot Tower, the site of the first wireless transatlantic communication. You'll have a front-row seat to the hiking trails that dot along the coastline.

Pass by: Fort Amherst Lighthouse

Pass by historic landmarks such as Fort Amherst Lighthouse. Learn about the history of these landmarks through a guided narration including the significance of the St. John's port since the early 1500's.

Pass by: Blackhead

Sailing past the incredible Blackhead Sea Caves you will witness a kittiwake colony. Keep watch for bald eagles, northern gannets, puffins and other seabirds that you may see as they frequent this area.

Pass by: Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

Witness breathtaking views of the incredible Cape Spear National Historic Site - the most easterly point in North America! You will be on the Atlantic Ocean looking at the emerging rugged coastline of ancient volcanic and metamorphic rock. Atop the cliffs is the Cape Spear Lighthouse and Battery, sitting at 213 feet above sea level, providing both direction and safety to passing ships for over a century.

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

9:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.5

587 total reviews

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