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Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

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

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

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Whales and or icebergs cannot be guaranteed on any given cruise.

If in the event that the activity is cancelled on the part of Gatherall’s at any time prior to or during the scheduled activity, participants can elect to either reschedule at no additional charge or will receive a full refund.

Transportation is available from select hotels - additional fees applicable - must be confirmed two hours in advance of tour. Contact Gatherall's

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s 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

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

Transportation available on request. Additional fee applicable. Contact vendor to add transportation

What To Expect

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!

Options

Puffin & Whale Watch

Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

762 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Beautiful nature!

    Maira A,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic, clean, organized, fun and we were blessed with wonderful sunny warm day. We saw so many puffins, humpback whales, dolphins and very unusual site of a male sperm whale. Tge capital and crew were amazing…..

  • Best time ever!

    Oswald B,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We saw a mother and calf humpback whales. Lovely gift shop there . Totally awesome experience! You should definitely plan to do this!

  • It was a nice experience....

    Shafali H,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    It was a nice experience. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable. We spent a lot of time with whales and saw tons of puffins. My only negative is that they changed our tour time the day before. The only notification was a phone call, with no update to the app or by email. Also, no explanation was given. Boat was pretty full, so you had to navigate the people to see.

  • Superb experience!

    Don M,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This trip was well organized with an amazing crew! We got to see the humpback whales and sea birds including the puffins! We had such a great time!

  • Amazing your!

    Melissa F,

    Jul 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very entertaining, informative and we saw whales and puffins! Loved all the songs and info along the way!

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4.92
762 reviews
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