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Bay of Fundy Whale Watching: Humpbacks & Fins up Close

The Bay of Fundy is one of Earth's premier whale-watching grounds — massive tidal upwelling feeds one of the densest concentrations of humpback, finback, and minke whales anywhere on the Atlantic. Board a naturalist-led vessel for close, unhurried encounters.

What to expect

Departing directly from Saint John's uptown waterfront, your zodiac-style vessel races into the open bay where tidal upwelling concentrates krill and fish — and the whales that follow them. Your onboard naturalist identifies individuals by fluke markings and narrates live feeding behaviour. On a single outing it is common to encounter humpbacks, finbacks, harbour porpoise, and bald eagles. The 2–2.5 hour tour is exhilarating, intimate, and leaves plenty of time before all-aboard.

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Fundy Tide Runners
CAD $75 per adult; private charter pricing available on request
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Good to know

Departures are weather-dependent; book the earliest available slot to maximise your margin before all-aboard. Dress in layers — the bay is 10°C cooler than the dock. Bring binoculars. Book direct at the link above.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Bay of Fundy — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Vista
11 nights · calls at Bay of Fundy
from $4,830
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Oceania · Oceania Sirena
12 nights · calls at Bay of Fundy
from $4,999
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