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2-Hour Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls: 40 years of expertise★ 4.92 (757) · 2h
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St. John's: Whale & Puffin Boat Tour with Icebergs & Cape SpearYou’ll sail from downtown St. John’s past colorful houses and historic lighthouses, spotting humpback whales and puffins alongside ancient icebergs drifting by Cape Spear. With local guides sharing stories (and heated cabins if it gets chilly), you’ll feel both exhilarated and oddly at home among all that wild Atlantic energy.
Witless Bay Puffin Cruise: Late Season SightingsA 90-minute catamaran cruise through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve with a professional naturalist guide and hotel pickup included. The tour operates into late September when puffins are still nesting, and the stable catamaran offers comfortable viewing from sheltered areas around the islands. Wildlife sightings vary by season and cannot be guaranteed; whale season peaks earlier in summer, but late-season cruises occasionally encounter whales, dolphins and other marine life.Is it for me?Book this if you want to watch puffins from a stable catamaran platform in late season, when smaller group tours replace the larger peak-season departures.
St. John's tour with Cape Spear, Signal Hill & whale watchingA guided small-group tour of St. John's combines city landmarks—Cape Spear Lighthouse, Signal Hill, Cabot Tower, and Quidi Vidi Village—with a narrated boat cruise searching for humpback whales and drifting icebergs. Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown St. John's are included, along with admission to all sites. Iceberg sightings peak May–June; whale sightings peak mid-June to mid-August, though neither is guaranteed each year.Is it for me?This is a shared tour limited to seven guests, so you travel with a small group rather than alone or in a large coach. Choose it if you want the landmarks, the boat time, and the narration all arranged in one morning or afternoon without building the day yourself.
Boat Tour St John's — what to know before booking
This guide compares 6 bookable options for Boat Tour St John's, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at CA$ 95. The average rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 2,532 traveler reviews.
6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Boat Tour St John's cost?
Prices start at CA$ 95. There are 6 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
2-Hour Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls: 40 years of expertise is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 757 reviews.
