Drift alongside colossal icebergs calved from Greenland glaciers and watch humpback whales breach in the Labrador Current. This is the single most iconic experience the Strait of Belle Isle offers — raw, primal, and utterly unforgettable.
What to expect
Board a purpose-built expedition vessel right from the St. Anthony waterfront. Your naturalist guide reads the water for whale spouts and positions the boat for optimal sightings of humpbacks, minke whales, and the occasional fin whale. Towering blue-white bergs dwarf the craft as you drift close enough to hear the ice crackle and groan. Seabirds — gannets, puffins, murres — wheel overhead completing a sensory feast that defines sub-Arctic adventure.
Good to know
Tours run approximately 2–2.5 hours; book the first morning departure to maximise iceberg light. Pre-booking is essential in July–August — spaces sell out weeks in advance. The pier is a short, flat walk from the cruise dock. Dress in windproof, waterproof layers regardless of air temperature; the Labrador Current keeps the strait cold.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at St. Anthony — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in St. Anthony
- L'Anse aux Meadows UNESCO Viking Settlement: Private Transfer & Expert Guide
- Fishing Point Park Lighthouse Hike & Whale-Watch Clifftop
- Grenfell Historic Properties: Guided Heritage Immersion
- Dare Devil Trail: Sub-Arctic Ridge Walk with Panoramic Views
- Iceberg Alley Boat Tours: Sunset Iceberg & Wildlife Cruise