Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

Itinerary

Explore the incredible Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to over 2.5 million seabirds and one of the largest populations of whales in the North Atlantic (sightings vary by season). You'll travel aboard a stable catamaran with a comfortable viewing platform for your wildlife experience.

The tour includes stops along the sheltered areas of the islands that comprise the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. The areas visited offer great opportunities to view and photograph the nesting sites and activities of several seabird species.

Whale watching is big part of the adventure with the peak season for encounters typically mid-June through mid-August annually. We make all reasonable efforts to provide you with an opportunity to encounter whales in their natural environment, the level of activity and interaction is entirely at the discretion of the whales.

Tour narrated by an experienced, professional crewmember providing commentary, with a mix of information about the natural and cultural heritage of the area.

Stop At:

• Gatherall's Puffin and Whale Watch, 90 Northside Rd Box 281, Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador A0A 1C0 Canada
• Bay Bulls (Bull Head), Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
• Witless Bay ecological reserve, Harbour Rd, Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada

• All tours hosted by an experienced, local guide
• All safety equipment is provided as per requirements set forth by Transport Canada Marine Safety
• Passengers are provided a pre-departure safety briefing
• Free parking available on site
• Vessel is washroom equipped

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities
• Transportation - A charge of $35 / person + tax payable on check in for guests requiring shuttle

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Participants are advised to regard all instruction provided by the vessel crew
• Not wheelchair accessible
• 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
• Infants must sit on laps
• Whales and or icebergs cannot be guaranteed on any given cruise.
• Most travelers can participate
• 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
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch, 90 Northside Rd, Bay Bulls, NL A0A 1C0, Canada
Traveler pickup is offered
Transportation is offered on limited tours. Guest requiring transportation must contact Gatherall's at least three hours in advance of tour to confirm.

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

1 hour 30 minutes