Newfoundland Boat Tour: Whale Watching Adventure

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour boat tour in St. John’s and experience the awe-inspiring sight of humpback whales, majestic icebergs, and charming Atlantic Puffins. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. John’s - Experience the stunning views of St. John’s harbour and skyline from the water! Enjoy breathtaking ‘whale’s eye’ perspectives of historic buildings, vibrant rows of houses, and the renowned St. John’s Outer Battery. Greet passing ships as you approach the entrance of St. John’s harbour, known as The Narrows.
  • Signal Hill - At the…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Pre-Departure Safety Briefing
  • Experienced Guides
  • Safety Equipment Provided, as per Transport Canada Requirements
  • On-board restrooms
  • Heated Cabin
  • Licensed Bar on board
Additional Information

Embark on Newfoundland’s acclaimed boat tour, setting sail from the vibrant heart of downtown St. John’s, the oldest seaport in North America. Experience the awe-inspiring sight of the world’s largest gathering of humpback whales as they launch their impressive 40-ton bodies skyward, offering perfect moments for photography with their iconic tail waves….

Location
Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
Located in downtown St. John's, departing from the oldest seaport in North America. Please arrive at our Kiosk 30 minutes prior to departure for check in and safety briefing. Walk from downtown hotels, B&B's, the Convention Centre, dining, George Street & shopping. No shuttle required.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shawn_m
Sep 29, 2025
Excellent Job by Crew - We were too late in the season to see whales, but still great to get out on the North Atlantic with Barry and his crew. Informative, entertaining, and well cared for.
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Christinala6946ge
Sep 28, 2025
Beautiful Scenery & Fun Crew - We had a lovely afternoon on this tour! We were out of season for whales, but the scenery alone was absolutely stunning and worth it. We saw an eagle as well as ocean sunfish. The crew is so friendly and fun, we enjoyed music as well as getting screeched in. Definitely recommend it!
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Paul_j
Sep 26, 2025
Whale watch cruise - No whales at this time of the year. We did see Sun Fish. Good crew, good cruise along the coast. Good time.
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Jmkyer123
Sep 25, 2025
Employees so warm, experience just perfect. - Amazing how friendly the employees are. The boat is in perfect condition with 2 bathrooms and the captain takes really good care of her guests. We knew we weren’t going to see whales in September, but we were lucky enough to see several huge moon/sunfish. Really a High Quality Experience with impeccable Service. Thank you to the whole team. We're already looking back to Newfoundland in June to see the whales.
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Shelley_r
Sep 25, 2025
Highlight of any NFLD Vacation! - Extensive knowledge shared with us. Laughter and friendliness abound! It was an overall wonderful and refreshing experience. Highly recommend
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Murrayk887
Sep 25, 2025
A great afternoon cruise - Very informative harbour tour with lots of history and funny tid bits! Once outside the harbour and on our way to Cape Spear the rugged coastline was spectacular. Other than a couple bald eagles and the usual seagulls we didn’t see any other wildlife. This wasn’t surprising since it was off season for whales and most other seabirds and of course icebergs. Again lots of interesting information about pirates, Cape Spear and the geology of the area. Once back in the harbour there was a ceremonial screeching in for number of the guests which was hilarious. All in all a fantastic cruise and great way to spend part of an afternoon!
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Deborahn530
Sep 24, 2025
We made a mistake - this company took care of us - Unfortunately we booked the wrong tour. We ended up being 1800 miles away. Didn’t know until day of tour. Called them and explained the situation. They were extremely kind and refunded our full tour cost. If you’re looking for a good company to work with this is the one. Can’t say enough good about them.
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Lauren_k
Sep 20, 2025
Excellent tour guides,... - Excellent tour guides, beautiful views. No whales or puffins as it's not the right season, but we really enjoyed our time.
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Potsie333
Sep 22, 2025
Great day, despite ... - Great weather, entertaining staff, fascinating geography ... we saw a sunfish, eagle's head & some cormorants, but no whales or puffins. We were late in the season so not entirely unexpected, but it should not be advertised as a whale & puffin tour if it is clearly know that none will be seen.
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Patf766
Sep 21, 2025
Boat tour St John's - It was an interesting boat tour. Learned about the area and even saw a sunfish. Unfortunately we didn't see any whales during this time
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