A humpback whale is breaching along the shoreline.

They come every year for once in a lifetime moments.

A humpback whale is breaching along the shoreline.

Special Offers and Package Tours

 
A large whale breaches dramatically out of the ocean near a small boat in the background. Three people are visible on the boat, observing the scene under a cloudy sky.

7
Days

Starting At$4,900Per Package

Consummate Explorer Package

Ocean Quest Adventures

Let us take you away on a week jam-packed with the very best that Newfoundland has to offer. This package has been created by our very own Royal Canadian Geographical Society Ambassadors, Rick and Johnny, in partnership with Canadian Geographic Adventures. A week filled with all our favourite places and faces! Newfoundland has a lot to see and experience, but you need to know where to look. Let us show you our beautiful backyard!

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5
Days

Starting At$2,500Per Person

Encounters with Wildlife

Tuckamore Lodge

Experience a diverse variety of wildlife during the "Encounters with Wildlife" Tour with Tuckamore Lodge. Get as close to nature as you dare in this tour of discovery. In addition to whales, you will discover the many varieties of sea birds which inhabit these parts including Puffins, Murres, Kittiwakes and many more. You will also observe mammals such as moose, foxes, black bears, and caribou as they go about their daily lives.

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A large whale's tail emerges from the water in front of a small inflatable boat carrying seven people dressed in red jackets. The passengers are taking photos of the whale. The scene is set on a calm body of water with distant hills in the background.

Starting At$120Per Person

Zodiac Whale Watching

Sea of Whales Adventures

Sea Of Whales Adventures is a family-owned-and-operated company located in Trinity, Newfoundland, Canada. With over 30 years of experience in guiding whale watching excursions, we have a firm understanding of what takes our guests’ breath away and do our best to make it happen on each and every trip. With a maximum of 12 passengers on board each of our custom built Zodiacs, you will enjoy a personal and awe inspiring experience that will live in your memory forever.

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A large whale breaches the ocean surface, showing its head and part of its body. A bird flies close to the whale against a foggy background. The water is slightly disturbed from the whale's movement.

Starting At$550Per Package

Whale Watching in Bonavista Bay

Hare Bay Adventures

Join us for a half-day whale watching experience. Witness the natural delights of Northern Bonavista Bay. Whales, birds, and other wildlife are all possible!

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A whale's tail emerges from the water as it dives back into the ocean. In the background, rocky cliffs are visible under a partly cloudy sky. Several birds fly above the water, gliding near the whale.

Starting At$75Per Person

Zodiac Whale Watching Tours in Iceberg Alley

Linkum Tours

As spectacular as icebergs and whales are from the shore, nothing compares to immersing yourself in their presence, up close and from the water. You’ll be awestruck by their astounding scale as you join us in search of the perfect photo! As we explore the waters around L’Anse aux Meadows and Quirpon Island, you will learn about the many shipwrecks, deep history, and numerous natural attractions of the area. We set sail from the dock in Quirpon, near the Viking site at L’Anse aux Meadows.

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A small boat with two people stands near the shore at dusk, silhouetted against a calm sea. A mountainous coastline is visible in the background under the orange glow of the sunset sky.

Starting At$50Per Person

Sunset Cruise

Wild Gros Morne

Take a break after a busy day of hiking and exploring Gros Morne with a sunset Zodiac cruise through the two connecting fjords of Bonne Bay that make up the aquatic heart of Gros Morne National Park. The evening is the perfect time to get out on the water as the winds die down and the marine life comes out to play and feed before dark.

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Whale Watching Hot Spots

 

Travel Itineraries

 

Whales, Bergs & Birds

14 Days

This province-wide, 14-day itinerary takes you from coast to coast to coast. Along ocean and inland drives, through mountains and barrens, inlets, guts, and bays. To large seabird colonies, the largest concentration of humpback whales on the planet, and to the annual parade of massive icebergs.

In Search of Whales, Icebergs & History

6 Days

From the airport town of Gander to the islands and coast of eastern Notre Dame Bay, this is the heart of adventure. Looks for whales, icebergs, Beothuk sites, and great hiking trails.

Articles

 
A massive humpback whale is breaching along the coastline.

Whale Moves 101

NewfoundlandLabrador.com

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A whale breaches the ocean surface, its body partially out of the water with fins spread wide. The sea is calm with gentle waves, and the sky above is partly cloudy with patches of blue.

Top Whale Imagery of 2024

NewfoundlandLabrador.com

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Getting Here

 
A Marine Atlantic ferry is arriving at the shores of the island of Newfoundland.

Arrive By Ferry & Car

Planning on driving? Most auto travellers access the province by Marine Atlantic ferries from Nova Scotia to either Port aux Basques or Argentia. These modern vessels carry hundreds of thousands of vehicles and passengers to the island every year.

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Arrive By Air

Travelling here by plane is a popular option, with routes into St. John’s, Gander, Deer Lake, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and Wabush. With many airlines servicing Newfoundland and Labrador, find the flight that’s right for you.

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