Late Season Puffin & Scenic Coastal Cruise

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Ticket pickup required
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

This 90 minute tour features the incredible Witless Bay Ecological Reserve - your best chance to view puffins in late season. Attractions vary with the time of year but occasionally whale, dolphins, tuna and ocean sunfish are encountered.

Seasonal guidance: puffins nest May through to mid-September with some usually remaining till Sept 20. Whale season is from mid-June through mid-August with occasional sightings in late season. Wildlife cannot be guaranteed on any given cruise.

Enjoy entertaining and educational live commentary provided by on board naturalists and crew. Learn about Newfoundland's marine wildlife and heritage from your enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional guides during this awesome adventure (minimum 90 minutes).  Our catamaran offers the most space for your comfort.

Screech In ceremony available during cruise - guests should pre-register at time of tour check in.

What's included

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

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
    • Gratuities
    • Transportation available on request. Additional fee applicable. Contact vendor to add transportation
    • Payment for hotel pick up will be payable at time of tour check in at Gatherall's.

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Service animals allowed

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    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

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Location

    Ticket pick-up point

    Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch, Northside Rd 90, Bay Bulls, A0A 1C0
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund • In the event of service disruption due to weather, ticket holders may reschedule to an alternate departure time (subject to availability) • Vessel is not barrier free. Motorized scooters / wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. A manual wheelchair(s) is available for persons requiring mobility aids

    Departure point

    Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch, Northside Rd 90, Bay Bulls, A0A 1C0
    For shuttle service please contact us to arrange. Driving: From St. John's (30 minutes by car). South on Route 2 from downtown. Exit Route 3 South to Bay Bulls. Exit left on to St. John's Road & left on Northside Road to Gatherall's Dock.

    End point

    Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch, Northside Rd 90, Bay Bulls, A0A 1C0

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