Top Newfoundland & Labrador On the Water

Ocean Safari with us and experience the best of what the season has to offer. Whales and dolphins are our main stay during the season but are usually limited to June through August regularly. Icebergs can be seen usually between April and July when they are passing through. We are part of the UNESCO certified Discovery Geopark. The geology of the area is from the Ediacharan Period of the geological record and holds the fossil record of some of the first life on the planet. We will include this as part of the narration of the area and the wildlife that we see. Though wildlife is never guaranteed our guests can expect to see whales, dolphins, birds and waterfowl in season as well as icebergs, puffins, gannets, eagles and many other birds. Sunfish are a regular sighting in the falls and Leatherback Turtles and Sea Eagles have been seen.

Climb aboard your catamaran, sail back into the ice age and hear about the history of the formation of the Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is one of the few places on Earth where you can see the planet’s mantle. Formed 450 million years ago, through a collision of continents, admire elevated plateaus of the Long Range Mountains. Enjoy a guided tour through a natural landscape shaped by ancient glaciers; spot bald eagles, moose, whales, and seabirds; and get a close up peek at a charming Newfoundland fishing village. Woody Point, a small rural community is rooted in history and heart. Talented musicians will entertain you on board with traditional NL music and song. And if you’re visiting from “Away,” you won’t want to miss becoming an Honourary Newfoundlander in a traditional Screech-In ceremony.

Relax at the end of a fun filled day with a leisurely sail into the sunset aboard the Emm-Cat, our 100 passenger catamaran. With the Tablelands and Gros Morne Mountain as your back drop, and the Atlantic ocean breeze in your face, enjoy the beauty of glacier carved Bonne Bay, live onboard entertainment by our NL musicians and a hot or cool beverage. A perfect opportunity to capture that special photograph.

Your small-group tour begins with hotel pick-up in downtown St. John’s before visiting Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site, the oldest lighthouse in the province and the easternmost point in North America. Next, drive through the city, passing notable landmarks including the colourful homes of Jellybean Row, lively George Street, and the charming harbour community of Quidi Vidi Village. You will then visit Signal Hill National Historic Site. While here, explore Cabot Tower and take in panoramic views overlooking the city and harbour. Your experience continues with Iceberg Quest, Newfoundland’s award-winning boat tour. This unforgettable cruise offers the chance to see Cape Spear, Cabot Tower, and Fort Amherst from the sea while searching for humpback whales and massive 12,000-year-old icebergs drifting through the Atlantic. Your tour concludes with hotel drop-off in downtown St. John’s.

Get a true Newfoundland and Labrador experience on this half-day, guided kayak tour from Trinity. Paddle your way through sea caves and over seascapes to see seasonal wonders like icebergs, rock formations, and wildlife, including migrating humpback whales and other species who pass through this area.

Imagine kayaking past icebergs, nesting puffins, and maybe even beside dolphins or a whale in the waters off Newfoundland. This tour could make that your reality. Have your kayak towed out off the coast, then kayak along the shore with your guide. The route will be varied for each trip, based on wildlife sightings, the state of the ocean, and each paddlers comfort and ability.

Experience the North Atlantic for yourself on a private fishing adventure to try and capture St. John’s local specialty: cod. This is a great opportunity to catch and take some fish back home with you without the hassle of bringing fishing equipment. Shark fishing charters are also available for more adventurous travelers.