Boat Tour: 40 Years of Unforgettable Experiences

Join our 2-hour guided whale and bird boat tour in Bay Bulls. Experience breathtaking views, expert guides, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Witless Bay ecological reserve - Every spring and summer the four islands that make up the reserve become a nesting ground for approximately 4 million seabirds. Several different species that can be seen on the islands include: the second largest colony of Leach’s Storm-Petrel in the world (620,000 pairs), Common Murre, Razorbill Auk, Black-Legged…
What's Included
  • Lifejackets
What's Not Included
  • Shuttle Service 35 CAD
Additional Information

Delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests for 40 years. With four decades of experience under our belt, we have perfected the art of providing the best boat tour experience.
Our tour guides are highly knowledgeable and passionate about the local history and wildlife, and they are committed to sharing their expertise with…

Location
22 Lower Rd
Lower Road
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time to check in and pick up your tickets at our gift shop. A ticket is required for boarding. * You must call our office if shuttle service is required, please note this is an additional charge per person.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Md051690
Sep 30, 2025
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience with everyone on board. The whole crew made the tour much more exceptional. We will definitely come back.
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C407tomichelem
Sep 29, 2025
Guided Bird Boat tour in Bay Bulls - Loved going out on the end of season cruise. Managed to see puffins and appreciated their willingness to look for them. Excellent experience highly recommended.
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Shea_h
Sep 28, 2025
Consider this a don’t miss! - We were so lucky to see minke whales before we even really took off! And after that, it was a party on the boat with live music, informative (and funny) commentary, some fishing, drinks, and screeching. The staff were so amazing, from the captain to the bartender, we all enjoyed the experience. HIGHLY recommend.
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Jessicaroy
Sep 27, 2025
Fantastic scenic tour! - We had such an amazing time on O'Brien's boat tour! The staff were so fun and engaging. It was one of the last tours of the season but we still saw puffins, bald eagles and sun fish. The views along the shoreline were breath taking! Definitely recommend taking a trip with O'Brien's!
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M9502wodebram
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent Ecological Tour - Excellent tour, informative and well organized. Our tour guide Noah had so much energy and truly exhibited his passion for all the wildlife that we saw on the tour. We were lucky enough to see a female whale and her calf up close as they remained close to the tour boat for a few minutes. There were so many birds of numerous species. Noah gave us great information on how to identify them. I highly recommend this tour for all ages.
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Christine
Sep 25, 2025
Great experience overall - Despite it being late in the season, we were still able to see puffins! No whales at this time of year sadly but understandable. Staff were friendly and great.
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Rickmr7348nn
Sep 18, 2025
Great Experience - Late season experience, so only some puffins, but the crew made it a great day. Still great to see the coastline with excellent narrative. The puffins that were there, were amazing.
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Relax47018233032
Sep 17, 2025
Best boat tour ever! - The shuttle was prompt and friendly. The crew was welcoming, entertaining and humourous. Despite mid-Sept. being off season for puffins and whales, we did see many puffins. The live music and Screetching In ceremony made the tour all the more enjoyable. If you've come this far to Newfoundland, it's a must to get out into the water with O'Brien's boat tours. Seriously!
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U6834iggregr
Sep 16, 2025
Puffin tour and wildlife experience - Great friendly crew, very informative, overall a wonderful experience to remember. Beautiful scenery, including two Bald Eagle sightings. Due to time of year (September), no whale sightings. The screech in ceremony was a riot to watch.
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Dan_christa
Sep 16, 2025
An amazing experience with O’Brien’s Whale Watching Boat Tour - We had an amazing experience with O’Brien’s Whale Watching! The tour was well organized and comfortable from start to finish. We were lucky enough to see several humpback whales up close, which was absolutely unforgettable. Another highlight for us was spotting puffins on a secluded island—such a beautiful sight. Our tour guide was both entertaining and pleasant, sharing fun stories and interesting facts that kept everyone engaged throughout the trip. You could really tell they enjoyed what they do, and it made the experience even better. I would highly recommend O’Brien’s to anyone visiting the area—it’s a fantastic way to explore the ocean, see incredible wildlife, and have a memorable adventure!
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