St. John's Exclusive Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$116 / person
Location
St Johns, Antigua & Barbuda
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 582 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 100
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
Meeting point
Located in downtown St. John's, departing from the oldest seaport in North America. Please arrive at our Kiosk 30 minutes prior to departure for check in and safety briefing. Walk from downtown hotels, B&B's, the Convention Centre, dining, George Street & shopping. No shuttle required.
Description
Iceberg Quest is the only boat tour operating from St. John's harbour. Walking distance from hotels. No shuttles required.
Welcome aboard Newfoundland’s award-winning boat tour. Depart from the heart of downtown St. John’s, the oldest North American seaport. Witness the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales thrust their 40 ton bodies into a full breach! Encounter 12,000 year old icebergs from Greenland glaciers. Observe seabirds including Atlantic puffins, Northern gannets, black-legged kittiwakes, and bald eagles.
Visit the most easterly land point in North America, Cape Spear. Experience breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the land. Take in Cape Spear Lighthouse standing proud. Entertaining and educational, our narrated tour is fun for the whole family. Step aboard ...Experience the WONDER!
Tour Options
St. John's Exclusive Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours
Itinerary
St. John's
Pass by
View the St. John's harbour and skyline from the water! Spectacular 'whale's eye' views of historic buildings, colourful rows of houses and the famous St. John's Outer Battery. Wave to passing ships as you make your way to the entrance of St. John's harbour, The Narrows.
Signal Hill
Pass by
From the base of Signal Hill, you will witness the historic and significant Cabot Tower, the site of the first wireless transatlantic communication. You'll have a front-row seat to the hiking trails that dot along the coastline.
Fort Amherst Lighthouse
Pass by
Pass by historic landmarks such as Fort Amherst Lighthouse. Learn about the history of these landmarks through a guided narration including the significance of the St. John's port since the early 1500's.
Pass by
Sailing past the incredible Blackhead Sea Caves you will witness a kittiwake colony. Keep watch for bald eagles, northern gannets, puffins and other seabirds that you may see as they frequent this area.
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
Pass by
Witness breathtaking views of the incredible Cape Spear National Historic Site - the most easterly point in North America! You will be on the Atlantic Ocean looking at the emerging rugged coastline of ancient volcanic and metamorphic rock. Atop the cliffs is the Cape Spear Lighthouse and Battery, sitting at 213 feet above sea level, providing both direction and safety to passing ships for over a century.
What's included
Included
(available for purchase)
Screechins' (for a fee)
Experienced Guides
Safety Equipment Provided, as per Transport Canada Requirements
Pre-Departure Safety Briefing
Restroom on board
Heated Cabin
Licensed Bar on board
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Iceberg season is typically May to June. Iceberg sightings are not guaranteed. Sightings vary each year.
Whales peak sightings typically mid June to mid August. Whale sightings are not guaranteed. Sightings before/after peak season are a bonus.
The Tour Operates Rain or Shine, Please Dress Appropriately. A Heated Cabin is Available.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Please Follow All Instructions Provided by the Crew.
Most travellers can participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does St. John's Exclusive Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours take?
St. John's Exclusive Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does St. John's Exclusive Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours cost?
Prices start at $116 per person for this St Johns experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel St. John's Exclusive Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Located in downtown St. John's, departing from the oldest seaport in North America. Please arrive at our Kiosk 30 minutes prior to departure for check in and safety briefing. Walk from downtown hotels, B&B's, the Convention Centre, dining, George Street & shopping. No shuttle required. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is St. John's Exclusive Whale Watching, Seabird & Iceberg Tours offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(582)
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Jessica_H
September 22, 2026
Absolutely a must-do if you’re visiting!
Absolutely incredible tour. We knew booking that it was the tail end of the season so it was a bit of a gamble but regardless we were mesmerized. The crew was incredible and made us feel so welcome, standing with the guests and explaining the history of the region. We especially want to shout out Glenn, who was incredibly attentive. He took the time to talk to each and every group and answered all of our questions. A perfect example of the Newfoundland hospitality (which is more than you could ever expect). He was aware we were on our honeymoon and went above and beyond to make us feel extra special. We even got screeched in on board! We’ll definitely be coming back during peak season and we cannot recommend this tour enough!
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Ryan_M
September 19, 2026
A must when in St. John’s Newfoundland
This was actually a birthday gift to my partner and as new “birders”, we were able to knock off a lot of seabirds while on deck! We travelled on September 18th 2026 so we knew we wouldn’t see any Puffins or glaciers. But, we still wanted to get out on the water to experience the North Atlantic waters. From check-in and to when we stepped off of the boat, Glenn was an amazing tour guide/deckhand. He was very knowledgeable and we learned so much history about Newfoundland. Also, we both got screeched on the water! Highly recommend this experience. Even without puffins or glaciers, it was worth every penny to learn all about St. John’s, Newfoundland. Thanks for a great tour Glenn, Roy, and Captain Barry!
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Gracia_F
September 16, 2026
I'm a little...
I'm a little disappointed, although the staff was very nice, but I think they shouldn't be doing this tour in mid-September. There are no icebergs or whales at this time, and that's what it was all about. They charged a lot of money for us to see nothing. Regardless it was nice, they just should have charged less money.
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jimnU4539TV
September 14, 2026
Lots of water.
Weather was reasonable, saw a lot of water and two sunfish, likely a little late for whale.. Trip worth while..Glen has a few good surprises for the end of the trip.
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Micheline_G
September 14, 2026
Great sightseeing water trip
Loved the personal touch.
Lots of history staff were very knowledgeable.
Even though out of season for whales and puffin got to see a « sunfish »
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A_C
September 10, 2026
The crew were fantastic -...
The crew were fantastic - so welcoming and knowledgable. Out of season for whale spotting but that didn’t matter as learnt so much about the area from the captain.
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Kevin_W
September 9, 2026
Not what i expected
Crew were friendly and helpful but there is no way this should be promoted as whale watching. We were told on board that there are very few whales after August so this was totally misleading and I would not i have paid that much money to look at a few seabirds and some cliffs
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sharadee
September 6, 2026
Good tour
The tour was delightful because of the commentary and the beautiful scenery. We all loved Carl the happy friendly dog onboard. At the very beginning of the tour, we were told we most likely wouldn’t see whales because they were gone for the season—kind of false advertising calling it a whale watching tour. But that said, we did enjoy the trip and we enjoyed watching the gannet birds diving for food. The whole crew were knowledgeable and helpful, always available for questions.
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Jana_A
September 5, 2026
Swell
Very friendly crew. Only in English. The boat is very small and rocks heavily due to strong waves. Unfortunately, we did not see any whales.
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Y651RYnicoleb
September 5, 2026
Great tour
It was a cool tour. You can see the dreamlike Canadian coast.
Unfortunately, we did not see any whales, but we were there shortly after the season. But a mola mola then kindly showed itself to us.
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