Puffin & Marine Wildlife Boat Tour

4.9(1079)1 hr 30 minGerman, Arabic, Chinese (Taiwan), Japanese +5Book 3 hours aheadSt John's, Canada

From

$95

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.

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

What you'll do

Visit the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home of the Atlantic Puffin and millio
ns 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!

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

Must be request / confirmed directly with Gatherall's - additional fees apply. Location and time will be confirmed once booked.

Good to know

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
Direction/guidance is provided to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all passengers
Depending on vessel movement/sea conditions, passengers may be advised by the crew to refrain from standing or to remain seated during certain portions of the cruise

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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