Private Tour

Whale Watching, Shark and Cod Fishing, from St. John's Harbor

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

We offer the most unique marine adventure in Newfoundland. You will get to catch and keep your own cod fish so please bring a cooler to take your cod fillet back with you.

Life is short, let's enjoy the experience on the mighty North Atlantic.

There is nothing better than a day on the North Atlantic chasing the famous cod which has defined our province for over 500 years.

For the more adventurous we also offer Shark Fishing Charters (Blue Shark, Porbeagle, Mako and Great White)

We offer custom tour packages for those looking to enjoy the taste of freshly cooked cod right off the boat. We can pan fry your catch as soon as we clean your fish while you enjoy a cold beverage and relax after a fantastic day on the water. Please inquire for details and availability.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

All guests will need to access the tour boat via ladder on the marina wharf

If you tend to get sea sick this is not for you.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

We provide fishing rods and life jackets

If you wish to enjoy a cold beer or bottle of wine please bring your choice of beverage.

What To Expect

Enjoy a day of cod fishing or we can try to photograph some humpback whales and with any luck we may even find some million-year-old icebergs floating by. You may wish to just relax on deck and enjoy an ice cold beer while the puffins swim along the ocean surface. It's time to relax and enjoy the beautiful North Atlantic Ocean while floating past the most easterly point in North America, Beautiful Cape Spear. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ANYONE WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COD FISHERY The cod fishery is only open Saturday- Monday of every week. Cod fishing season opens the first weekend in July and closes Labor Day Monday. Please verify your tour dates coincide with the cod fishery if wishing to go cod fishing. NL Boat Tours is a PET FRIENDLY experience, please bring a leash as your pet may get excited with the sights and sounds on-board.

Options

Whale Watching, Shark and Cod Fishing, Marine Charter from St. John's Harbor

Reviews

4.94

62 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Cod Fishing (first time for my Husband)
Janette B,
Aug 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The Guide was amazing. Friendly, Informative like most people in NL. we caught our quota of cod fish in no time. Then our guide took us to Quidi Quidi village which was lovely. At the end of our journey He filleted the cod for us and we were on our way. Wonderful experience.
Nice host, too costly
Jazz V,
Aug 16, 2024
- Viator
2.00
The Skipper was very friendly. The trip was shorter than the stated time and we did very little fishing, one member of our party didn't even get to fish. Overall I don't think it was worth the cost.
Wonderful Fishing Trip :)
Kimberly P,
Aug 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
What a great trip! Our tour guide met us at the dock an hour early and we immediately loaded up the boat, put on our lifejackets and headed out. The water was choppy but he handled it perfectly and navigated us into a cove (little fishing village). Once back out on the water, we put our lines in and had 10+ cod fish in no time! Incredible time and the easiest most fun fishing we've ever done! We did an extra bit of sailing around the harbor and he was able to drop us off practically right next to our cruise ship! Couldn't ask for a better guide or experience! Thanks so much!