Boat Tours in St Johns: Book These 5 First

1.Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 837 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Our pick

From Bay Bulls, about 25 minutes from St. John’s, you’ll cruise aboard the catamaran Gaffer VI to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Local crew share Newfoundland stories, songs, and wildlife facts while you watch for puffins, whales, icebergs, dolphins, and seabirds. Hotel pickup is available from select hotels for an extra fee.

“Great staff. It was a lot of fun. Our only disappointment was no whales. Puffins were great though. Really enjoyed the people.”

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2.2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 557 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

From Bay Bulls, join a two-hour English-language cruise around the four islands of Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Expect huge seabird colonies, puffins, auks, and possible minke whales or dolphins. The crew adds local stories, songs, fishing, and optional screeching. Bring warm layers, as the boat can feel cold even on a pleasant day.

“We liked theWhales the puffins the ocean and a good crew. I liked the child's price. A seniors price would be good.”

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3.2 Hour Award-Winning Whale and Seabird Boat Tour from St. John’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112

Sail from St. John’s Harbour toward Cape Spear on a two-hour Iceberg Quest cruise. Your captain and crew explain local history, seabirds, whales, and coastal geology while you watch from the deck or heated cabin. Wildlife is never guaranteed, but the route delivers fine views of Signal Hill, Fort Amherst, Blackhead Sea Caves, and North America’s most easterly point.

“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”

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4.2 Hour Boat Tour in Twillingate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112

From 52 Main St. in Twillingate, you’ll cruise Iceberg Alley with Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours for about two hours. The crew shares local stories while you watch for ancient ice, humpback whales, seals, gannets, and seabirds. Captain Barry and crew have sometimes extended the trip when icebergs are nearby. A heated cabin and licensed bar add comfort on cold, wet days.

“Everything was wonderful staff came sound often to make sure everything was good, took pictures for us”

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5.St Johns Premium Tour with Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 37 reviews · from $169

You’ll tour St. John’s with a local guide such as Keith or Kevin, visit Cape Spear and Signal Hill, pass Jellybean Row and Quidi Vidi, then board Iceberg Quest. Expect dramatic coast views, possible whales, puffins, and icebergs, with downtown pickup included.

“Keith from Seaside Tours was absolutely amazing and a delight as a guide. He was already waiting for us at the pick up spot and his car was clean and comfortable. He told us some great stories and we enjoyed his company Brilliant at sorting out our Quest tickets which were not properly logged in system Only complaint is pick up info poor and misleading especially address names We’re astounded when we then go right past the pier we were anchored at !! Strongly suggest you change the pickup point or provide the street address”

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