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.

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Starting At$1,000CDN

Private Custom Charters

Old Salty Dog Excursions

An invitation to sail beyond the ordinary – delivering an exclusive Newfoundland experience shaped entirely by your vision and pace. Experience Newfoundland’s coastline with Old Salty Dog Excursions Inc. Departing from Bay Roberts, Port de Grave, or Brigus, these custom charters ideal for families, small groups, couples, etc., seeking privacy, flexibility, and the option to work together to curate your half-day or full-day personalized itinerary.

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Starting At$400Per 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 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$150CDN

Bay / Whale Tour

Crazy Ray Boat Tours & Island Adventures

Get to see puffins, whales, icebergs, and other beautiful forces of nature! Daily departures at 9am, 1pm, and 7pm. Pricing starting at $150+ per person.

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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$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 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$64Per Person

2-Hour Sea Kayak Tour

Gros Morne Adventures

This tour is perfect for beginner paddlers to explore beautiful Bonne Bay, Gros Morne National Park. Minke whales are frequent visitors and throughout the whole paddling season we see bald eagles, common and Arctic terns, sea stars, sea urchin, lush kelp beds and colourful seaweed. No kayaking experience necessary, just a little adventurous spirit and curiosity about life in the sea. Available June to mid-September.

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Starting At$45Per Person

Family Charter

Wild Gros Morne

Our private family Zodiac charters are the ideal way to tour Gros Morne with the ones you love. This is an exciting adventure for adults and children alike! You’ll have our vessel all to yourselves choosing where and when we go. Grab a picnic or snacks from our market and visit a remote cove to go for a swim or just relax. Whales, porpoises, and other interesting marine life are often seen. You can choose your adventure or we can design something special just for you and your family.

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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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Two orcas swim side by side in the open ocean under a clear sky, with their dorsal fins and black-and-white bodies visible above the water’s surface.

Top Whale Imagery of 2025

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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