Puffin Extravangza Tours: Wildlife Cruise

Cruise Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to see puffins, whales, and icebergs. Enjoy live commentary from expert guides on a spacious catamaran.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Witless Bay ecological reserve - Embark on our award-winning Newfoundland Puffin Tour to marvel at playful puffins nesting on the cliffs and diving in deep waters. While this tour is past peak whale season, our watchful crew keeps an eye out for whales, dolphins, ocean sunfish, and other marine wildlife that may appear. With expert and entertaining guides and the most comfortable boat, Gatherall’s ensures an unforgettable wildlife encounter!
What's Included
  • All safety equipment is provided as per requirements set forth by Transport Canada Marine Safety
  • Free parking available on site
  • Vessel is washroom equipped
  • Passengers are provided a pre-departure safety briefing
  • All tours hosted by experienced local guides
What's Not Included
  • Bar & canteen service available on shore and during tour
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation available on request. Additional fee applicable. Contact vendor to add transportation
  • Additional fee $35 + tax / person shuttle service on select tours from St. John’s hotels
Additional Information

Tours are structured around wildlife seasonality. Cruise to the incredible Witless Bay Ecological Reserve for your chance to watch puffins. Whales & or icebergs when present will be incorporated into the tour. Wildlife attractions vary with the time of year. Puffins nest May through to mid-September. Peak whale season is from mid-June through mid-August. Whale sightings before and after the peak period are a bonus. Icebergs typically appear from May to mid-June. Whales and or icebergs cannot be guaranteed on any given cruise.

Enjoy entertaining and educational live commentary provided by onboard naturalists and crew. Learn about Newfoundland’s marine wildlife and heritage from your enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional guides during this awesome adventure (minimum 90 minutes). Comfortable & spacious catamaran provides the most space and the greatest range to increase your chance of finding whales.

  • Persons with mobility issues are welcome.
  • Use of motorized wheelchairs and or scooters not permitted on baord.
Location
Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch
Northside Road
Please check in with Gatherall's reception staff 30 minutes before tour time. Shuttle service available on select tours for additional fee. Shuttle MUST be booked at least 3 business hours in advance. Call / message us to confirm. Shuttle fee(s) payable at tour check in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Abbyemptynesters
Aug 21, 2024
A Wonderful, Entertaining and Educational Tour. - My partner and I could not have had a bettee experience than we did on this tour. Well, it maybe could've rained a little less but ... Anyhow, the ship was good, the staff were amazing, knowledgeable, entertaining and enlightening, as well as being all-around helpful. The trip to the Island to see the Puffins (and other assorted birds) was quick, the time spent there was informative and fun, there was much to see and much to learn. One passenger got Screeched In, the crew sang songs and played an instrument or two, and we learned lots of local language (RDF = Rain, Drizzle and Fog). One of the better tours of this type that we've ever been on, and the hospitalty was second to none. A truly memorable experience that anyone would enjoy.
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Colleen_g
Aug 20, 2024
Lots of puffins! - We saw tons of Puffins! It was a rainy day but the puffins did not disappoint. They were everywhere and very active. The boat crew was terrific. They were all very friendly and cared about our safety and that we got to see as much as we could. They told us about the puffins in an entertaining and informative way.
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Scout351
Aug 19, 2024
Great experience!! - One of our favorite holiday experiences!! We saw a whale and countless puffins and the Gatherall's crew made it so much fun. Screeching in ceremony was another highlight. If you have binoculars take them to see the puffins - they are way smaller than we realized!
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