• Gatherall’s Puffin & Whale Watch - Explore the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to the Atlantic Puffin, millions of seabirds, and one of Newfoundland’s premier whale watching locations. This top-rated tour showcases seasonal wildlife and attractions, along with stunning coastal scenery year-round.

Seasonal highlights (attractions & experiences may vary):
Puffins: Guaranteed sightings from mid-May to mid-September.
Whales: Best chances for sightings from mid-June to mid-August.
Icebergs: Best chances for sightings in May and June.
The number and distribution of whales and icebergs vary each season. While we aim to see whales and icebergs on every tour, please remember that nature follows its own schedule.

WHALE and/or ICEBERG SIGHTINGS NOT GUARANTEED.

Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary filled with rich information about the natural and cultural heritage, along with colorful stories and songs that reflect Newfoundland’s vibrant culture.

Travel on Newfoundland’s largest, most comfortable, and stable tour boat. Multiple decks and ample rail space offer the best views. Its custom design allows us to reach prime spots quickly, giving you more time to enjoy the wildlife. Top Rated Tour!

• Transport Canada Marine Safety compliant safety equipment provided
• Tours led by experienced, local guides
• Complimentary on-site parking
• Vessel equipped with washroom facilities
• Pre-departure safety briefing for all passengers

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities
• Transportation available on request. Additional fee applicable. Contact vendor to add transportation

Best location. Best crew. Best tour boat. Cruise to the incredible Witless Bay Ecological Reserve for your chance to watch puffins, whales, and icebergs. Wildlife attractions vary with the time of year. Puffins nest May through to mid-September. Whale season peaks mid-June through mid-August. Whale sometimes sighted before and after peak period. Icebergs typically appear May to mid-June. Whales and or icebergs are not guaranteed on any given cruise.

Enjoy entertaining and educational live commentary provided by on board naturalists and crew. Learn about Newfoundland’s marine wildlife and heritage from your enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional guides during this awesome adventure. Our catamaran offers the most space for your comfort. Our tour boat offers the greatest range to improve chance of encountering whales and other marine wildlife. Tours duration is a minimum of 90 minutes. Tour boat has indoor accommodations for all guests. Transport Canada Certified crew & boat.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Participants are advised to regard all instruction provided by the vessel crew
• Direction/guidance is provided to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all passengers
• Depending on vessel movement/sea conditions, passengers may be advised by the crew to refrain from standing or to remain seated during certain portions of the cruise
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Whales and or icebergs cannot be guaranteed on any given cruise.
• If in the event that the activity is cancelled on the part of Gatherall’s at any time prior to or during the scheduled activity, participants can elect to either reschedule at no additional charge or will receive a full refund.
• Transportation is available from select hotels - additional fees applicable - must be confirmed two hours in advance of tour. Contact Gatherall’s

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