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64 tours you can book or join, in their operators' own words. Seasons, times and prices are on each one's page.
By boat: whales, puffins and icebergs
Operators who take you out. The sea and the season decide what you see: ask them what is about.
Avalon
Dildo Cove Heritage Boat Tours ↗
Dildo Cove Heritage Experience & Motorboat Excursions · Pretty's Wharf, 120 Front Road, Dildo
Molly Bawn Whale & Puffin Tours ↗
Gus O'Reilly's Road, Mobile
Cruise our beautiful, rugged coastline and the islands of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, departing from the most natural setting in the area.
Newfoundland Puffin & Whale Boat Tour ↗
Gatherall's Puffin and Whale Watch · Bay Bulls
Experience puffins, whales, icebergs + incredible coastal scenery.
O'Brien's Whale & Bird Tours ↗
22 Lower Road, Bay Bulls
Ocean Safari (Zodiac) and cod fishing ↗
Ocean Quest Adventures · Main Road, Petty Harbour
Our rigid-hulled inflatable Zodiac boats are built for safety, stability, and getting close.
57 Barrows Road, Quidi Vidi Village, St. John's
An authentic 3-hour experience on the water and wharf in historic Quidi Vidi Village located 5 mins from downtown St. John's.
Eastern
Discovery Sea Adventure Tours (Fast Rescue Craft boat tour) ↗
Discovery Sea Adventure Tours · Dock adjacent to the Matthew Legacy Building on Roper Street, Bonavista
Tours depart from our dock in Bonavista, adjacent to the Matthew Legacy Building on Roper Street.
Happy Adventure Tours (cruise and kayak, Terra Nova and Bonavista Bay) ↗
Happy Adventure Tours · 8 Harbourview Road, Happy Adventure, or the Terra Nova National Park Visitor Centre
Cruise, kayak, camp & explore Terra Nova National Park & Bonavista Bay with Happy Adventure Tours.
Hare Bay Adventures boat tours ↗
Hare Bay Adventures · 46 Main St, Hare Bay
We offer a variety of outdoor experiences including boat tours for icebergs, whales, birdwatching, and resettlement island.
Sea of Whales Adventures (2-hour and 3-hour zodiac tours) ↗
Sea of Whales Adventures · 12 Ash's Lane, Trinity
With a maximum of 12 passengers, you will enjoy a personal and awe-inspiring experience to remember.
Junction Campbell Street and Station Road, Bonavista
Join us for a 2-hour tour of Bonavista's beautiful rugged coast, view whales, puffins, icebergs…
Trinity Eco-Tours boat tours ↗
Trinity Eco-Tours · 1 Stoneman's Lane, Trinity
Experience whales play & feed in Trinity Bay during their annual migration.
Central
Main Tickle Causeway, Twillingate
Capt. Dave guarantees your tour with him will be an experience to cherish for years to come.
Fogo Island boat tours to Little Fogo Islands (MV Island Explorer) ↗
Fogo Island Tours & Charters Inc. · Government Wharf, Joe Batt's Arm, Fogo Island
Offering boat tours and charters from Joe Batt's Arm on Fogo Island.
52 Main Street, Pier 52, Twillingate
Experience 12,000 year old icebergs from Greenland.
King's Point Boat Tours and Adventures ↗
23A Bayside Drive, King's Point
Cruise the waters of South West Arm of Greenbay, with Captain Barry Strickland.
Twillingate Adventure Tours (Twillingate Spirit) ↗
Twillingate Adventure Tours · 128 Main Street, Twillingate
Grab your camera and head out on the ocean.
Western
Bay of Islands zodiac cruises ↗
Everoutdoor Adventures · Benoit's Cove, Humber Arm South
Authentic Newfoundland adventures just 20-minutes from Corner Brook.
Bonne Bay Tablelands Tour, evening cruises, Marine Discovery Tour, cod jigging ↗
BonTours · 2 Stone's Lane, Norris Point
BonTours offers spectacular boat tours in two Gros Morne National Park locations.
Bonne Bay Zodiac Tour and 2 Hour Sea Kayak Tour ↗
Gros Morne Adventures · 9 Clarke's Lane, Norris Point waterfront
We are ideally located on the Norris Point waterfront next to the Bonne Bay Marine Station & the Cat Stop.
Western Brook Pond Boat Tour and Day Hike ↗
BonTours (listed on the province's site) · Western Brook Pond Trail, Sally's Cove
BonTours offers spectacular boat tours in two Gros Morne National Park locations.
Zodiac Boat Tours in Gros Morne National Park ↗
Wild Gros Morne · 232 Tablelands Drive, Shoal Brook
Authentic travel experiences showcasing the best of Gros Morne National Park.
Northern Peninsula
Iceberg Alley Boat Tours (Yvonne's Cottages) · Main Street, St. Anthony Bight
We provide a unique tour boat experience right on the heart of Iceberg Alley.
Linkum Tours · Quirpon Waterfront
On the Northern tip of Newfoundland, icebergs linger longest, often into August.
Getting to L'Anse aux Meadows, from every airport and ferry →
Northland Discovery Boat Tours ↗
St. Anthony
Best sightings of icebergs, humpbacks, and dolphins in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Labrador
Battle Harbour Day Tours (Caribou Run) ↗
Captain Jim Jones · Mary's Harbour, Labrador
Daily summer tours promise whales and icebergs in season.
Red Bay Harbour Run and cruises ↗
Whaler's Quest Ocean Adventures · Community Wharf, Red Bay
Cruise the icy waters of the Strait of Belle Isle, where whales breach, epic icebergs drift, and seabirds scatter the sky.
Heritage tours
Guided tours of historic places, with the people who keep them.
Bell Island No. 2 Mine tour and museum ↗
Bell Island Heritage Society · 13 Compressor Hill, Bell Island
From the first step to your last, a tour of the #2 Bell Island Mine is a truly unique experience.
Cape Spear guided walking tour ↗
Parks Canada · the Information Kiosk, ending at the Historic Lighthouse, Cape Spear
Explore the vast history and natural wonders of Cape Spear with a Parks Canada interpreter!
Guided tour (Colony of Avalon, Ferryland) ↗
Colony of Avalon Foundation · Ferryland
Embark on an enthralling journey into the depths of early Colonial life in North America
Signal Hill guided walking tour ↗
Parks Canada · the Visitor Centre, ending at Cabot Tower, St. John's
Parks Canada interpreters share the stories and history of the site, from military outposts to Marconi’s receipt of the first trans-Atlantic wireless signal.
The Rooms · The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's
Private tours at The Rooms must be arranged through Visitor Services.
The Rooms · The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's
Public tours are available on certain days/times and are included with admission. No pre-booking is required—just plan to join one during your visit!
Trinity Historical Walking Tours ↗
11 Clinch Lane, Trinity
You will experience the 500 year history of Trinity at the 15 stops we make
Sagas and Shadows (an evening of saga storytelling), L'Anse aux Meadows ↗
Parks Canada · L'Anse aux Meadows
prepare for an evening of heroic and tragic tales from the Viking Sagas and more.
Getting to L'Anse aux Meadows, from every airport and ferry →
The Meeting of Two Worlds tour, L'Anse aux Meadows ↗
Parks Canada · L'Anse aux Meadows
Discover the international archaeological significance of L’Anse aux Meadows and its powerful place in the history of the human migrations.
Getting to L'Anse aux Meadows, from every airport and ferry →
The Viking Encampment, L'Anse aux Meadows ↗
Parks Canada · L'Anse aux Meadows
Visit adventurer Finnbogi, weaver Thora, the blacksmith Ragnar or other members of the crew and hear tales of trade, Norse society
Getting to L'Anse aux Meadows, from every airport and ferry →
Battle Harbour Historic Trust · Battle Harbour
Go back in time to the remote island getaway of Battle Harbour.
Digging Through Time on Saddle Island, Red Bay ↗
Parks Canada · Red Bay
take a short ferry ride to join a Parks Canada guide to visit the archaeological sites on Saddle Island.
Walk with a guide
Guided hikes and town walks.
Legend Tours downtown walking tour ↗
Legend Tours · 284 Water Street, St. John's
St. John's Walking Tours (Signature Tour, Newfoundland Food Tour) ↗
St. John's Walking Tours · 4 George Street, next to the "A Time" bronze sculpture, St. John's
Come take an unforgettable walk with us.
The St. John's Haunted Hike (Sinners and Spirits; Ghosties and Ghoulies) ↗
The St. John's Haunted Hike · Anglican Cathedral, Church Hill, St. John's
Bring comfortable shoes and a willingness to believe.
The Trinity Occupation (an outdoor walking performance) ↗
Rising Tide Theatre · Rising Tide Theatre, 40 West St, Trinity
An immersive outdoor walking performance inspired by real historical events in the town of Trinity.
AL's Walking Tour of Tilting and Oliver's Cove ↗
Al Dwyer · 155 Main Street, Tilting
The tour ends in Al's shed where you enjoy a song or two.
Hike to the top of Western Brook Pond Gorge ↗
Bontours · the dockside, Western Brook Pond
Meet a professional guide at the dockside, take the shuttle to the end of the pond and then hike to the top of the gorge.
Tablelands Backcountry Hike, Gems of Gros Morne, Fall Colours Hiking Tour ↗
Gros Morne Adventures · 9 Clarke's Lane, Norris Point
We are ideally located on the Norris Point waterfront next to the Bonne Bay Marine Station & the Cat Stop.
Tablelands Guided Walk - Gros Morne National Park ↗
Parks Canada · Route 431, Woody Point
This 2 hour guided walk will introduce you to the world-significant geology of this unique part of Gros Morne National Park.
Walking Tours in Gros Morne; Tablelands 360; Tablelands Guided Off Trail Hike ↗
Wild Gros Morne · 232 Tablelands Drive, Shoal Brook
Authentic travel experiences showcasing the best of Gros Morne National Park.
Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve guided hike with lunch ↗
Burnt Cape Tours · 4 Main Street, Raleigh
Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve is one of the most significant botanical sites on the island of Newfoundland.
Getting to L'Anse aux Meadows, from every airport and ferry →
Guided tour of Sailors' Island (Ile aux Marins) ↗
The port of Saint-Pierre; a small ferry takes visitors to the island
Departing the port of Saint-Pierre, a little ferry will bring you to the “Ile aux Marins”.
Saint-Pierre
On this guided walk, learn about the heyday of the Grand Bank and inshore fisheries.
Tours that drive you
Leave the car: someone else drives.
St. John's Hop on Hop Off · St. John's
All tours are live guided by our expert storytellers
Legend Tours three-hour bus tours of St. John's ↗
Legend Tours · 284 Water Street, St. John's
Legend Tours is an award-winning tour company in St. John's with over 30 years of experience.
McCarthy's Party Tours (day and multi-day tours) ↗
McCarthy's Party Tours · 1 Patrick Street, St. John's
The experience of travelling with a local makes the trip.
Newfoundland Tours (daily sightseeing, soirées, Screech-In, 10-day trips) ↗
Newfoundland Tours · St. John's
Visitors become friends!
Stag Harbour ferry dock, Fogo Island
Experience Fogo Island with a personalized tour and local guide.
Saint-Pierre minivan and bus tours; Tour of Miquelon-Langlade ↗
Saint-Pierre
Indulge in a personalized guided tour of Saint-Pierre in one of our minivans.
Diving
Four ore carriers torpedoed in 1942 lie off Bell Island: in National Defence's words, they rest on the bottom of Conception Bay, just south of Bell Island at depths ranging from 25-45 meters.
It adds that The presence of WWII-era munitions within the wrecks posed a risk to divers
, and that the Navy removed Approximately 200 pieces of ammunition
in 2019 and 2021 (their page). Dive with an operator.
Bell Island WWII shipwreck dives (PLM-27, SS Saganaga, SS Lord Strathcona, SS Rose Castle) ↗
Ocean Quest Adventures · Sunset Key Marina, Conception Bay South
Throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall, Ocean Quest will be offering boat dive opportunities to the four WWII shipwrecks
Island Wide Expedition (includes Bell Island shipwrecks) ↗
Ocean Quest Adventures · Conception Bay
Beginning in Conception Bay, our annual ten-day, eight-night expedition will take you across Newfoundland.
Ocean Quest Adventures · St. John's area
Dive in and make some unforgettable new friends.
Ocean Quest Adventures · 40 O'Leary Avenue, St. John's
Ever wondered what it's like to breathe underwater?
Around the island by ship
Expedition ships that start or end in St. John's. Each voyage's own page has its dates and stops.
Landing a day early or staying on? A day in St. John's on foot → Or come back by road: plan a road trip from St. John's airport →
Greenland, Labrador and Newfoundland: Encounters at the Edge ↗
HX Expeditions · From Nuuk, Greenland, to St. John's
Discover the southern fjords of Greenland, the immense Torngat Mountains, the quaint settlements in coastal Labrador, and charming Newfoundland.
Its stops include Red Bay, St. Anthony, L'Anse aux Meadows, Bonavista: each opens our page for it, with the way there from every airport and ferry.
Newfoundland Circumnavigation ↗
Adventure Canada · From St. John's, back to St. John's
As we sail along the northeast coast, each harbour reveals a new perspective on island life.
Its stops include Saint-Pierre, Gros Morne, Woody Point, Red Bay, L'Anse aux Meadows: each opens our page for it, with the way there from every airport and ferry.
The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland ↗
Lindblad Expeditions · From St. John's, back to St. John's
Discover Norse history at L’Anse aux Meadows, the only transatlantic site established by Vikings.
Its stops include Gros Morne, L'Anse aux Meadows, Saint-Pierre: each opens our page for it, with the way there from every airport and ferry.
Where this comes from
Each operator's own page, or Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism's listing of it, read November 10, 2026. Quotes are theirs, checked against the page. Not ranked, and nothing paid puts a tour here.
A tour missing, or one that has stopped? Tell us with its own page.