Our drive includes four world heritage sites, whale watching, iceberg sighting, and traveling into the ancient landscape at gros morne national park. Newfoundland whale watching tours are a beautiful, exciting, and unique experience. On many tours whale watching is combined with other sightseeing trips, such as coastal, puffin, bird or icebergsafaris. These operators are experts when it comes to arranging your vacation, and you can choose a fully guided adventure, motor coach, or a selfdriving trip across the province with a helping hand to rely on. Whale watching videos trinity eco tours come enjoy the. Iceberg and whale watching boat tours in newfoundland. Whale watching tours in newfoundland trinity eco tours. Experience a tour that combines the major highlights of newfoundland and the viking trail with the unique southern tip of labrador.
Our boat provides passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer service, seamanship and the highest possible safety standards. Bird watching and photography are also popular with newfoundland s visitors. A sperm whale dives deep in trinity bay off the coast of newfoundland, canada arthur gebuys alamy by t. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in quebec. If youre searching for an incredible adventure boat tour for whales, puffins, icebergs in newfoundland be sure to check out gatheralls. Travel to the witless bay islands and enjoy a narrated cruise around the three islands, watching for whales and puffins. Tickets can be purchased at the information booth across from mobile high school on route 10. Johns its a very scenic and short drive, to obriens whale and bird tours. Sep 08, 2017 newfoundlands marine environment and culture of whaling makes for a unique combination.
Photo by newfoundland tourism whale watching in newfoundland. As a matter of fact, we have been seeing whales and icebergs together for the. Newfoundland guided and selfdrive tours maxxim vacations. Dec 16, 2019 whales in newfoundland newfoundland is a great place to go whale watching. Woody point lighthouse, bonne bay newfoundland dans birthday adventure. Every year, the worlds largest migrating population of humpback whales visit the east coast of newfoundland to frolic, feed, and dance in the atlantic ocean. Enjoy engaging commentary and discussion with a mix of information about the natural and cultural heritage of the area. Main season starts a bit later and ends a bit earlier than at quebec. At the same time, you will be exploring the area on and land and sea, viewing a variety of wildlife and spending time in small coastal communities. To put it simply, newfoundland and labrador is one of the premier whale watching locations in the world. See videos from our whale watching tours and harbour kayak tours. We have been in business since 2000, beginning by offering guided backpacking tours on the long range traverse. Newfoundland, labrador and the viking trail nagel tours. Home to over 2 million seabirds including 500,000 atlantic puffins, the reserve is regarded as one of newfoundlands best whale watching sites.
Tour follows the spectacular west coast up to the northern most tip of newfoundland, and includes icebergs and whales in st anthony as well as exploration of the early viking villages. Twentytwo species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises swim the waters along the coastline of newfoundland and labrador during the months of may to august. Newfoundland whale watching where the whales go to play. Seas the day boat tours iceberg, whale and puffin boat tour.
One of the best things you can do in newfoundland is to go whale watching. Newfoundland boat tours and tour packages offering relaxing ocean excursions, iceberg tours, whale watching tours, beach boil ups and cod fishing. That said, uptodate information about whale whereabouts is always very useful and thats what this page is for. With 17,542 kilometers of coastline and located at the apex of the north atlantic oceanic gyre. See the majestic whales of newfoundland and take in a once in a lifetime experience, book your tour today. Best whale watching in newfoundland wandering educators. The ultimate guide to planning the best whale watching tour march 23, 2020 10 facts about icebergs in newfoundland december 10, 2019 best time to see whales in newfoundland november 1, 2019. On this 3hour whale watching tour, youll have the opportunity to see humpback, fin, minke, sperm whales, orcas, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sunfish, bluefin tuna as well as water fowl including northern gannets, puffins, murres, turres, bald eagles, cormorants, shearwaters and osprey. Certainly, the gap is less than that of the nearby dover faulta geological feature that broke apart the continents 200 million years ago.
Away from the hustle of the city, we get closer to the real wildlife of newfoundland. The ocean waters off newfoundland offer one of the best places in the world for a whale watching tour. Experience iceberg tours in newfoundland in beautiful trinity bay. Home to over 2 million seabirds including 500,000 atlantic puffins, the reserve is regarded as one of newfoundland s best whale watching sites. Laurel stowe the married mother of two from florida was a firsttime visitor to newfoundland.
Self guided driving tour of newfoundland and labrador. You will see the largest puffin colony in north america and the second largest in the world the boat is spacious and clean and had plenty of seats and deck space for. So lets say youre lucky enough to be in one of my favorite places in the world, st. After this tour, which showcases the best of the rocks hospitality, we have no doubt that you will want to return to visit newfoundland. Our main goal is to get you out of the electronic age and bring you back to whats really real, while giving you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of newfoundland. Using our fast rescue craft frc we offer the most authentic and exciting experiences on the atlantic ocean giving us the ability to cover a vast area. This tour encompasses all of newfoundland, from the northern peninsula to the east coast of the island. Another 21 species of whales and dolphins visit along with them including the minke, sperm, pothead, blue, and orca. The waters of newfoundland are home to and or visited by upwards of 22 different species of whales. And icebergs are quickly becoming an endangered species, as it were. Be sure to like and subscribe to my channel to for more whale watching and iceberg. We love to share the natural and cultural heritage of our home.
Dan burgoyne and i set out for a self guided driving tour of newfoundland and labrador one day before his 66th birthday. Newfoundland boat tours iceberg tour whale watching. Your journey in newfoundland will be chocked full of epic landscapes, endless wildlife viewing opportunities, and friendly encounters with humble locals. Newfoundland tour labrador tour globus canadian tours. The best time for whale watching in newfoundland is between late june and early august. Jeanine and molly bawn provided us with so much more on this fantastic puffin and whale tour in newfoundland. Cruise to the incredible witless bay ecological reserve for your chance to watch puffins, whales, and icebergs. Newfoundland and labrador is one of the most spectacular whale watching places on earth. Take a zodiac ride with us and get a front row seat to the best newfoundland has to offer. Not only are you almost guaranteed to see whales, you will no doubt see amazing icebergs, too. Its not too early to start thinking about booking a trip for next year. Consider bonavista adventure tours for any guide services and day tour itinerary planning you might need. Whale watching off the coast of newfoundland guest post.
The tour agenda focused on the history of newfoundland but overlooked newfoundland s role in early 21st century history the landing of planes on 911. Traces an archaeology tour of newfoundland and labrador. Download it on your phone and have access while you travel to the latest. On arrival you will be picked up and taken to your downtown, st. Whale watching off the coast of newfoundland keep exploring.
If you prefer to travel with all the planning done for you, there are many package tours available to bring you to newfoundland and labrador. Experience icebergs, puffins and whales with the awardwinning boat tour based in st. Especially in may its all about puffins and icebergs until. Newfoundland mainly sees humpback whales but another 21 species of whales and dolphins visit every summer including minke, sperm, pothead, blue, and orca. Whales in newfoundland newfoundland is a great place to go whale watching. Add in spectacular coastal vistas and the most personable, knowledgable. Newfoundland whale watching tours why it should be on your. This provincewide, day itinerary takes you from coast to coast to coast. Soon, dozens of other operators started whale watching tours out of the provinces capital city of st. Whale watching in newfoundland travel smithsonian magazine.
Iceberg tours in newfoundland how to prepare for the perfect trip. Aug 26, 2015 humpback whale watching in witless bay, newfoundland with obriens we saw a mother and two babies cavort for almost an hour by our boat. On your cruise on bonne bay, learn about the history of the small villages nestled on the shores as you watch for whales and bald eagles. Every tour is a great opportunity to see humpback whales up close. With 22 species of whales including the worlds largest population of humpbacks returning. The most common whales in our area include humpbacks, fin, minke, orca and white sided dolphins. Ride with us along the ocean waves to spot the elusive humpbacks and beautiful atlantic puffins, with tours that are an hour and a half. Our province is truly one of the best places in the world to catch the marine spectacular that is whale watching. But getting in the water with giants would take another two decades. The 10 best tours in newfoundland and labrador tripadvisor. Huge icebergs pass by here each year that youll get to behold.
Experience the rich natural and cultural histories of newfoundland labrador that will forever become part of your lifes story. The east coast of newfoundland is all about big nature, and with more than 29,000 kilometres of coastline, youll have ample opportunity to enjoy it all. Whale watching can be done quite well from the mainland at newfoundland and labrador. Travel from the northernmost tip of the island of newfoundland to the most easterly point in north america through national parks including gros morne, a unesco world heritage site. Take a stroll in newfoundland s national parks and unesco world heritage sites, wander historic trails to discover archeological and natural wonders, or take to seaside and hillside paths for some iceberg spotting and whale watching. Newfoundlands finest whale watching expeditions and tours.
Whale watching tours in newfoundland from the town of trinity. Whale and iceberg tours trinity bay and bonavista bay serve as natures playground during the spring and summer months in newfoundland. Ride with us along the ocean waves to spot the elusive humpbacks and beautiful atlantic puffins, with tours that are an hour and a half long, we offer numerous daily departures, 7 days a week. We have 22 plus years experience in the boat tour industry. The divide between whale hunting and whale ecotourism is much smaller than one might think. The worlds largest population of humpback whales return each year to feed on capelin, krill, and squid along the coast. Along ocean and inland drives, through mountains and barrens, inlets, guts, and bays.
Newfoundland canada offers the best whale watching experiences on the planet. On todays whale watching tour we have lots of whale activity with tony and his extended family on our tour. On this 3hour private tour, experience your very own private puffin and whale watch cruise lead by a seasoned naturalist. Whale watching in bay bulls newfoundland obriens whale. Obriens boat tours awarding winning whale watching tours. Whale watching off the coast of newfoundland ecotour magazine. Endless glacier carved fjords, lush green valleys, and a culture that speaks for itself. Residents of a newfoundland island have managed to pluck five dolphins out of thick pack ice and carry them to open water, but a humpback whale has died after becoming trapped. Join us for an awardwinning newfoundland boat tour experience.
Instead, we made a spurofthemoment reservation after seeing an ecotour sign, festooned with photos of all the whales and birds they had encountered the previous day. The 10 best newfoundland and labrador tours tripadvisor. Experience the worlds largest gathering of feeding humpback whales and a fabulous diversity of land and marine plants and animals. Peak whale season is from midjune through midaugust whale sightings before and after peak period are a bonus. With 22 species of whales, including minke, sperm, pothead, blue, orca, and the worlds largest population of humpbacks, and a variety of ways to see them, you are sure to be awestruck, amazed, and inspired by these ocean giants. Our goal is to create an international index of tour companies giving you the best access to the 22 unique whale species around newfoundland. Whale sightings before and after peak period are a bonus. Although the wharf itself does have some industrial activity and is less picturesque when compared with witless bay and mobile bay, dont let that put you off. Maxxim vacations offer a large selection of guided and selfdrive tours in newfoundland and labrador, atlantic canada. To large seabird colonies, the largest concentration of humpback whales on the planet, and to.
Aug 18, 2017 whale watching in bay bulls newfoundland with obriens whale and bird tours. Whale watching in bay bulls newfoundland with obriens whale and bird tours. This is an awardwinning boat tour, which will take you out to the witless bay ecological reserve the largest atlantic puffin colony in north america. They do a variety of tours, but we went on the whale and puffins tour. Highlights of our visit to newfoundland will be a fjord cruise in gros morne national park and a whale watching cruise. Join an escorted tour of atlantic canada with canadian affair. Aug 27, 2015 so lets say youre lucky enough to be in one of my favorite places in the world, st. Whether you are a solo traveler or a family on vacation, a corporate event planner looking for something fun to do with your staff, or a tour operator looking for a unique experience for your customers, we can build a custom tour or modify any of our existing tours to fit your. Whale watching and puffin tour ecotours zodiac adventures. Newfoundlandwhalewatchingtoursbreachingorcasintrinitybay1. Many tourism operators around the province offer boat tours designed to show you the icebergs at.
From gros morne national park to lighthouses to whale watching, see the best of newfoundland. Our vessel is the newest and fastest in the region to let you spend more time with the. Each cruise is narrated by an experienced, professional crew. Travel from the northernmost tip of the island of newfoundland to the most easterly point in north america through national parks, unesco heritage sites and the oldest and most interesting fishing communities. Johns and hike the paths and trails of coastal communities and beaches. Best whale watching in newfoundland obriens boat tours. We offer educational, interpretive and ecofriendly guided tours in gros morne national park and throughout newfoundland and labrador. This tour is a combination of viewing and studying the local whale population in southern labrador and visiting various historical and cultural sites in both newfoundland and labrador. Located at the iceberg and whale watching capital of newfoundland, st. While the history of the vikings, the indigenous peoples and the early fishing fleets were interesting, do not overlook the important world history that has taken place in recent past. Let linkum tours tailor your experience as you explore the unique corners and customs of newfoundland and. The gatherall family and staff have welcomed visitors on our exciting and educational cruises for over 35 years. Bay bulls newfoundland is a popular port for puffin and whale watching boat tours. Peak whale season is from midjune through midaugust.