2 Hour Boat Tour in Twillingate
Description
Explore Iceberg Alley with our award-winning boat tour as we sail from the vibrant Outport community of Twillingate. Marvel at 12,000-year-old icebergs, observe majestic humpback whales and watch elegant seabirds frolic along our coastlines. Relax as our friendly crew proudly introduces you to Outport Newfoundland’s way of life, charisma, and hospitality that attract visitors from around the globe.
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Steam past Iceberg Alley with Newfoundland's award winning boat tour. View 12,000 year old icebergs on an epic journey from Greenland. Watch humpback whales and elegant seabirds frolic in pristine waters. Relax as our friendly crew proudly introduce you to outport Newfoundland's way of life, charisma and hospitality that attract visitors worldwide.
Gaze up in awe at the iconic Long Point Lighthouse perched dramatically atop rugged cliffs. The ocean breeze carries the scent of salt and adventure as you snap photos and listen to stories it's guiding light.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Iceberg and Whale Sightings are not guaranteed.
- The Tour operates rain or shine. Please dress appropriately. A heated cabin is available.
- Please follow all instructions provided by the crew.
Reviews(237)
I took the Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours boat tour in August. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting local information. Luca was great! It was an amazing way to experience the Twillingate coast.
No whales at all. The captain not even intended to look for whales. We were out of season. The problem is that we were told so during the trip. Not when we booked. The advertising should have been: “Coastal promenade & Birds tour”. We made 3 trips: 2 with Ocean Quest (St. John’s & Twillingate) and one with a company of Cape Bonavista. No whales anywhere. Tour were made from 13th to 17 August. A great disappointment. It should be said that whales in Newfoundland come from June to end of July maximum. People were very kind, anyway. That’s a fact.
Although we didn’t see any icebergs, the whales put on a great show for us! Would book again next time we’re in Twillingate.
We had booked for 9:30 AM, there probably weren't many passengers so they pushed the cruise back to 1:30 PM, claiming the weather was not favorable. It wasn't any better at 1:30 PM but we left. We didn't see any icebergs, I imagine it's too late in the season (August), and we didn't see any whales. As best they could, they showed us seabirds (gulls, an eagle's nest, a baby osprey) and a lot of rocks. They aren't lacking any. Nothing too spectacular for a $300 cruise for 2.
The staff were excellent. We had a great time. We were lucky enough to see whales. It was a perfect day.
We had a great time with Captain Barry, who found us a beautiful Fin whale to watch, Gillian who showed us all how to play an ugly stick, and Gary the bartender who screeched us in with a fun spiel which included a sou'wester, stuffed cod and newfie slang. Best crew ever!!! Would highly recommend doing this in Twillingate.
Good experience even though we did not see whales or icebergs.
This was an amazing tour. It was on my bucket list to get close to an iceberg and this trip did not disappoint. There was a large iceberg nestled in a cove which took about an hour to reach on the boat. There was lots of opportunities to get amazing pictures. I would caution people that are prone to motion sickness to definitely take medication for motion sickness as it was quite rough. Totally worth it though.
Slow boat doesn’t cover much area. Better off finding a zodiac if you can handle one. Did a zodiac tour which wasn’t as comfortable but saw whales. I know it’s luck of the draw but …..
Great crew, were not able to see any marine life. Not their fault but sadly expensive and disappointing.
