Top St John's Water Tours

Marvel at marine wildlife up close on this cruise through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. The reserve is home to over 2.5 million seabirds and one of the largest populations of whales in the North Atlantic. Aboard a spacious catamaran with ample viewing areas, admire icebergs (May and June) and watch for puffins (mid-May to mid-September), whales (mid-June to mid-August), razor-billed auks, black-legged kittiwakes, and more (wildlife attractions vary with the time of year). Hear live commentary from crew and naturalists on board about Newfoundland’s heritage as you travel to Iceberg Alley.

This tour offers the unique opportunity to learn about St. John’s history from a guide connected to the “Come From Away” musical. Visit iconic places including Cape Spear, Signal Hill, Petty Harbour, and more. Your guide can answer any of your questions and provide recommendations for more hidden gems to see during your time in St. John’s.

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.

Take in St. John’s Harbour from a cozy boat cabin during this evening cruise. With live local musicians and a bar on board, tour the harbor in style as the sun sets over the city skyline. Starting in the protected harbor, the tour continues past Fort Amherst Lighthouse and highlights Cape Spear—North America’s most easterly land point.