St. John's Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours
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St John's, Canada
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Embark on an unforgettable boat tour off the coast of St. John’s and maximize your chances of spotting the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales. Cruise past 12,000-year-old icebergs, and keep your eyes for seabirds such as black-legged kittiwakes, northern gannets, bald eagles, and Atlantic puffins. This narrated tour combines spectacular scenery with fascinating marine life, and the dramatic beauty of Cape Spear—the easternmost point in North America—all in a fun and educational experience, perfect for the whole family.
- Spot wildlife and marine life you won't find elsewhere
- Stay warm and comfortable in the boat's heated cabin
- Learn all about Newfoundland's natural wonders from your captain
- See North America's most easterly land point from the water
What's Included
- Restroom on board
- Licensed Bar on board
- Heated Cabin
- Experienced Guides
- Pre-Departure Safety Briefing
- Safety Equipment Provided, as per Transport Canada Requirements
- Snacks(available for purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours135 Harbour Dr Pier 6, St. John's, NL A1C 6N6, Canada
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Ticket Redemption Point
Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours, 135 Harbour Dr Pier 6, St. John's, NL A1C 6N6, Canada
Itinerary
St. John's (Pass By)
Signal Hill (Pass By)
Fort Amherst Lighthouse (Pass By)
Blackhead (Pass By)
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Iceberg and Whale Sightings are not guaranteed.
- The Tour Operates Rain or Shine, Please Dress Appropriately. A Heated Cabin is Available.
- Please Follow All Instructions Provided by the Crew.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Justin_M
I had an incredible time on the Iceberg Quest Ocean Tour out of St. John’s. The views alone were worth it, with rugged coastline, seabirds, and even a sunfish showing up along the way. Sadly, we weren’t lucky enough to see a whale, but what really stood out, though, was the crew. They were welcoming, knowledgeable, and kept the trip fun from start to finish. A special shoutout to Glen—his hospitality, humour, and charm made the whole experience feel personal and memorable. He’s the kind of guy who makes you want to come back and do it all over again.
Reviews
4.6
based on 473 reviews
Lisa_V, May 2026
Paid $160.00 per person and unfortunately it was cut extremely short. Due to high winds. People were puking and super uncomfortable.
Deborah_F, May 2026
Icequest should have cancelled today with rough seas! They did NOT and were not prepared for most passengers vomiting!! I have requested a refund and due to having to require to have our warm coats washed, we will be without them until Friday late afternoon.
Beth_D, May 2026
The staff were professional, friendly, caring, and attentive. The entire experience was amazing! The iceberg we saw was incredible and the harbour tour provided afterwards was a treat!
Noel_R, May 2026
Fantastic sighting! Bird colony was incredible and we also saw Humpback Whales!!! A mother and calf!!! Crew was super! Highly recommend this excursion!
Charles_B, May 2026
Great crew, great boat and great iceberg.
BUT.
I feel a bit cheated, we paid $600 for this under the impression there would be a possibility to see whales and puffins, we were here in peak puffins season after all and the page heavily leans on that (the first 3 images are whales and puffins). We went straight to an ice bergs which was really cool circled it for 15-20 minutes and then came back dipping into 2 stops on the way. There was no explanation or even mention of whales of puffins (yes is says seabirds and that could be a gull but it’s heavily insinuated that it’s puffins) there is no guarantee of seeing wildlife, I get that, it’s not a zoo but to have the trip and never even mention either of those things once feels a bit off.
Anyway if you’re going to do it and you aren’t expecting to see anything I absolutely recommend but if you’re looking for something specific then maybe check with them before you book and avoid the same mistake as us. Like I said, lovely people, lovely boat but I feel a little bit disappointed
Afroza_S, May 2026
+ We were fortunate to see an iceberg (not guaranteed).
- 4 stars for being expensive. We did not see any whale (not guaranteed). I experienced many boat tours; this boat swung the most. Be careful if you have motion sickness. Nevertheless, larger boats need to keep more distance from icebergs. This boat tour offers closer looks.
John_F, May 2026
Very nice, hospitable, and knowledge hosts that strive to give guests the best experience possible. They worked hard to give those on board the best viewing of a local ice berg. When a whale was sited off shore they went quickly in that direction so that everyone would have the opportunity to see it.
Alain_B, May 2026
Could be cold………….good, breathtaking . Friendly people . Wish this diras k for a 100 characters. Howdie
AnitaL_C, May 2026
Where to start… we were originally scheduled to head out on a Monday morning tour at 11. We received a phone call from the tour operators on Sunday stating that due to weather conditions they would be cancelling our scheduled time slot. But immediately said they would be heading out at 4:30 that same Sunday as there was an Iceberg in the area and there may be a chance with heavy winds scheduled for the following day may cause berg to drift away. We thought this was very nice of them to suggest that to us to allow us to be able to see the Iceberg, which was pretty amazing to see up close. Also spotted a Minky whale and some Puffins off in the distance.
Would highly recommend .
Sandra_S, May 2026
Iceberg Quest out of St John’s was a wonderful tour, close to home. It was lucky to see such a beautiful berg in town. The captain and crew did an amazing job of making it such an enjoyable experience. Thank you.
Brenda_B, May 2026
The crew was lovely, just make sure to dress warmly. Took us out along the coast and brought us around the iceberg so everyone got the chance to see it
Makia_J, May 2026
It was AMAZING!!!! Maybe bring a jacket because there’s a possibility you’ll be hit by some waves ;)
Jill_B, Oct 2025
Make sure you dress for the weather. The Captain and crew are fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Participating in the “Screeched in” ceremony was a lot of fun.
Shawn_M, Sep 2025
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.
Paul_J, Sep 2025
No whales at this time of the year. We did see Sun Fish.
Good crew, good cruise along the coast. Good time.
Shelley_R, Sep 2025
Extensive knowledge shared with us. Laughter and friendliness abound! It was an overall wonderful and refreshing experience. Highly recommend
Lauren_K, Sep 2025
Excellent tour guides, beautiful views. No whales or puffins as it's not the right season, but we really enjoyed our time.
Thersa_F, Sep 2025
Great experience. Enjoyed our hosts immensely. Very comfortable environment. Worth 2 hours of your time. Knowledgeable
Cynthia_W, Sep 2025
The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. We didn’t see whales but it wasn’t the season for it, we still did have a great time.
bcdsouza, Sep 2025
Great experience with 8 friends!
Mid-Sept so we didn’t see whales or puffins. But did see a lot of birds inc a bald eagle and marine life. Fantastic captain and crew who kept us safe and entertained. Relaxing and scenic.Shout out to Glen who was funny and engaging. Would highly recommend.
Linda_V, Sep 2025
Beautiful scenery! Although we were too late in the year to see whales or puffins , it was still a very pleasant experience with great service.
William_T, Sep 2025
Excellent customer service. We booked a whale $ nature tour. ! We Will always book through them ! Highly recommend !
Jacqueline_S, Sep 2025
Great Captain and crew....we had a beautiful day on the ocean. My husband had difficulty walking and uses a cane. We were boarded first and assisted all the way. Not the right time of year for icebergs or whales but saw some beautiful scenery, Bald eagles and a HUGE ocean sunfish called a Mola Mola. Some people were screeched in aboard a long the way home. Our crew told us about the environment, history, ocean sea life and ships in the harbour. Explained about Signal Hill the light houses at Cape Spear and activities during the war. We loved our day spent with Iceberg Quest. You are free to wander around the boat and met some very nice people aboard.
Jane_P, Sep 2025
Very informative. Staff was great, very friendly.
Unfortunately, we did not see whales or puffins based on the time of year.
Great to see the Atlantic coast from the water.
Collette_P, Sep 2025
Amazing trip, the crew were so knowledgeable and attentive, the boat was clean and safe.
A brilliant way to see the coastline around St John’s and definitely worth the price!
karen_s, Sep 2025
Its not a real cod for the Screechers ceremony
not for you if you hate wind ,waves and history
Tyler is a boatfull of knowledge
Heinz_B, Sep 2025
A well run tour.
Friendly and knowledgeable make sure that you see not only the obvious but also those little gems that we would not spot, like the motionless hawk up on the cliffs or the puffins on the water , so small and camouflaged.
However, if you absolutely want to see puffins on the cliffs, then you may have better luck choosing another boat .
To be clear, my friends and I loved our outing; the sights, the crew, the adventure.
Justin_M, Sep 2025
I had an incredible time on the Iceberg Quest Ocean Tour out of St. John’s. The views alone were worth it, with rugged coastline, seabirds, and even a sunfish showing up along the way. Sadly, we weren’t lucky enough to see a whale, but what really stood out, though, was the crew. They were welcoming, knowledgeable, and kept the trip fun from start to finish. A special shoutout to Glen—his hospitality, humour, and charm made the whole experience feel personal and memorable. He’s the kind of guy who makes you want to come back and do it all over again.
Leverna_H, Aug 2025
It was a nice boat ride and the guide did a great job with all the information he gave us. But don't go expecting to see whales. There are times in the year they aren't around. Gre
Anthony_M, Aug 2025
You may not see whales depending on the month you go but the crew is fantastic at telling you about whales and puffin as well as iceberg and history of st john and NFL.
Our crew member showed us pics and whales from other trips thanks for that experience on board.
We also got scratched in on the boat with help from the crew it was fun.
My girlfriend does not drink but was surprised that I convinced her to have screech (RUM) for the first time to be screeched by the crew and was thought about at the last second when others started to assemble for it some declined and watched
LOTS OF FUN
Thanks Anthony and Thuy
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