Bay Bulls Puffin and Whale Watching Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch

90 Northside Rd, Bay Bulls, NL A0A 1C0, Canada

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.

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

Not included:

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• 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.

What to expect:

Gatherall's Puffin & Whale Watch

90 minute exploration of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve and the scenic vistas of the surrounding coastline. Best opportunity for late season puffin sightings (its late seas but usually there are some remaining till Sept 20). You'll travel aboard a stable catamaran with a comfortable viewing platform.
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 late season puffins and other bird life encountered.

While past peak whale season, any whales and other marine life encountered will be incorporated into the tour.

Tour narrated by an experienced, professional crewmember providing commentary, with a mix of information about the natural and cultural heritage of the area as well as some live local musical selections.
Cruise duration is 90 minutes. Please allow additional two hours for shuttle pick up and drop off to selected hotel.