Late Season Puffin & Scenic Coastal Cruise
Overview
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.
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.
Inclusions
- All tours hosted by an experienced, local guide
- All safety equipment is provided as per requirements set forth by Transport Canada Marine Safety
- Passengers are provided a pre-departure safety briefing
- Vessel is washroom equipped
What to expect
Itinerary
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.
Stop At:
• Gatherall's Puffin and Whale Watch, 90 Northside Rd Box 281, Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador A0A 1C0 Canada
• Bay Bulls (Bull Head), Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
• Witless Bay ecological reserve, Harbour Rd, Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
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.
Stop At:
• Gatherall's Puffin and Whale Watch, 90 Northside Rd Box 281, Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador A0A 1C0 Canada
• Bay Bulls (Bull Head), Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
• Witless Bay ecological reserve, Harbour Rd, Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Participants are advised to regard all instruction provided by the vessel crew
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Whales and or icebergs cannot be guaranteed on any given cruise.
- If in the event that the activity is cancelled on the part of Gatherall’s at any time prior to or during the scheduled activity, participants can elect to either reschedule at no additional charge or will receive a full refund.
- Direction/guidance is provided to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all passengers
- Persons travelling with infants / small children to provide their own car / booster seats for shuttle service
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
24debbym
September 2023
Even though we didn't have the honor of seeing any whales, we were blessed with the Puffins.. Captain AL, First mate Luke, and Liam, Luke and Becca were amazing.. especially loved the poems and songs.. will be back ... thank you all.. oh and let's not forget the beautiful ladies in the gift shop 😉
Even though we didn't have the honor of seeing any whales, we were blessed with the Puffins.. Captain AL, First mate Luke, and Liam, Luke and Becca were amazing.. especially loved the poems and songs.. will be back ... thank you all.. oh and let's not forget the beautiful ladies in the gift shop 😉Leilah_Hillman
September 2023
Nice and light cruise on a beautiful day! Very accommodating crew. They (Liam, Rebecca, April and Luke) were all friendly and respectful! The puffins were cute:)
Nice and light cruise on a beautiful day! Very accommodating crew. They (Liam, Rebecca, April and Luke) were all friendly and respectful! The puffins were cute:)