Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise: Witness Wildlife in Witless Bay Ecological Reserve

Embark on an incredible wildlife adventure in Newfoundland’s Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Watch puffins, whales, and icebergs while enjoying entertaining commentary from knowledgeable guides.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gatherall’s Puffin & Whale Watch - Explore the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to the Atlantic Puffin and millions of seabirds, as well as one of Newfoundland’s premier whale watching locations. This highly-rated tour showcases seasonal wildlife and attractions, along with breathtaking coastal scenery throughout the year.
    Seasonal guidance…
What's Included
  • Transport Canada Marine Safety compliant safety equipment provided
  • Tours led by experienced, local guides
  • Complimentary on-site parking
  • Vessel equipped with washroom facilities
  • Pre-departure safety briefing for all passengers
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Best location. Best crew. Best tour boat. Cruise to the incredible Witless Bay Ecological Reserve for your chance to watch puffins, whales, and icebergs. Wildlife attractions vary with the time of year. Puffins nest May through to mid-September. Whale season peaks mid-June through mid-August. Whale sometimes sighted before and after peak period….

Location
Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch
Northside Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Terrycooks
May 26, 2026
Puffins are fun to watch - The guides were informative and interesting. We saw tons of puffins and other sea birds.
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Ruth_k
May 26, 2026
Amazing staff and a... - Amazing staff and a beautiful day out on the water. We saw thousands of puffins and were lucky enough to see a minke whale.
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Jennypg7427wa
May 25, 2026
Top Notch - Fantastic tour. The info was amazing and all staff were so eager to please. Views of the birdlife were superb. I especially loved the singing!
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O3482evtomb
May 24, 2026
Puffins and Screech - The tour was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Sadly, no icebergs today... but that is not their fault. Lots and lots and lots of Puffins and other birds. Also got Screeched In with 20 others.
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50selcant
May 23, 2026
Engaging tour guides, well managed and organized - Definetely recommended experience
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Karmag492
May 23, 2026
Met expectations - So much fun. Lives up to the advertising. Just reminder … you can’t tell a whale where to be!
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Escape39662366191
May 21, 2026
A very beautiful moment - A magnificent day at sea. Well surrounded and excellent guides. The temperature was just right. We were lucky; we finally saw a whale, despite the fact that we were very early in the season. All the staff were very welcoming.
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Sylvrgirl
May 19, 2026
After 41+ yrs, they know what they're doing! - Such fun, and so well worth it!! We had a super time, and saw so many Seabirds and Puffins! We loved it, and the crew was so entertaining. This is the one to do! 41 yrs and going strong. Wow!!
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Deborah_c
May 17, 2026
Great experience - We went mid May and although there is no guarantee you will see a whale, we did see a whale. Very exciting. Staff is wonderful, very entertaining.
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Julieanne_y
May 22, 2026
Loved the puffins - We got to see lots of birds but no whales or icebergs. We understand we were early for whale season. The staff were great, especially Jo-Ann our transportation to and from.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).