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Iceberg & Whale Watching: Premium Small-Boat Expedition

Board a small, expert-crewed vessel to seek out drifting icebergs calved from Greenland glaciers and humpback whales feeding in Iceberg Alley — one of the planet's great wildlife spectacles, right off St. John's harbour.

What to expect

Departing from the historic St. John's harbour, your captain — a seasoned marine naturalist — reads the sea for humpbacks, minke whales, and the ghostly blue-white towers of icebergs drifting south on the Labrador Current. In peak season (May–July) it's common to drift alongside 10,000-year-old ice the size of a townhouse while humpbacks breach just metres away. Puffins and gannets wheel overhead, adding to the sense of otherworldly abundance. Hot beverages and local expertise are on board throughout.

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Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
CAD 79 per adult (standard); private charter from CAD 950 for up to 6 guests
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Good to know

Iceberg season peaks May–early July; whales are most active June–September. Departure is from Harbour Drive, walking distance from the cruise pier. Dress in serious warm layers regardless of air temperature — the Labrador Current makes it cold at sea. Book private charters well ahead.

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