2 Hour Award-Winning Whale and Seabird Boat Tour from St. John's
Recommended by 90% of travelers
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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 455 reviews
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
susan_W, Aug 2025
Very scenic and the water at times was pretty
Choppy but did not bother us. The mates were very informative ( especially Glen ) and it was Avery nice experience We saw bald eagles and a few puffins but no whales as the season is over
Trish_P, Aug 2025
Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable! The trip was excellent and the scenery is awesome!! A must do while here!!!
JOHN_T, Aug 2025
The captain and crew were very accommodating and provided us with an excellent program regarding the history of Newfoundland, particularly St. John's. Unfortunately, we did not see any whales because the "whale watching season" was just over.
James_N, Aug 2025
We had an amazing time
Very fun and informative
Crew was super nice
We got screeched in with a group of others and it was certainly a goodtime!!!
Definitely recommend to anyone
Ralph_M, Aug 2025
Excellent. Whales amazing with great crew indicating where to look. Commentary very informative. A must do trip.
Debby_T, Aug 2025
This experience was amazing. The crew was lots of fun and very informative. We saw puffins, a bald eagle and lots of whales. I would highly recommend this
Maria_B, Aug 2025
Wonderful boat ride! Beautiful sights and interesting history and facts shared by Crew member Glen, who was fantastic! End of whale season so didn't see a lot of whales, however, so other wildlife and had a great time!
Richard_B, Jul 2025
Great tour, even if we didn’t see whales. Tyler did a terrific job explaining the area and sights as well as the fish and birds. Lucas piloted the boost through choppy waters skillfully Roy answered questions. Together they were a great team.
We did get to see a rare ocean sunfish as some seabirds and 3 pairs of mated eagles.
Terrific time.
denise_p, Jul 2025
Great tour
Fun knowledgeable guides. Learned about sites and local culture
Saw whales and puffins
Perfect amount of time
Diane_C, Jul 2025
The talk was incredibly interesting, the weather was great, and the beautiful landscape the real star! The huge caves and stories of pirates and treasure. I saw a whale blow then its fin and seabirds flying high. This tour is a great jumping off point for any tourist. Now I want to go to The Rooms to see the pirate treasure.
Narda_S, Jul 2025
A welcoming boat tour with snacks, drinks and an Ugly Stick available on board. Interesting facts about St. John's offered while we boated out of the habour. MAGICAL MOMENTS when we saw a humpback whale and her calf. The entire experience was a joy and next time I am in town I will ride with them again.
frances_W, Jul 2025
This was a wonderful experience! Orca whales whales swam right under our boat! No exaggeration!
Would recommend 9:30 or 11 am slot
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