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Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
4.6
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Join Newfoundland's Award Winning boat tour, Iceberg Quest. We depart from St. John's harbour, the oldest seaport in North America. Walk from downtown hotels & B&B's – no shuttle required. During our two-hour, narrated tours you'll experience the Outer Battery, Cabot Tower, Fort Amherst Lighthouse, & Cape Spear from a whale's eye view! Witness the world's largest concentration of humpback whales, as they gracefully thrust their massive 40 ton bodies into a full breach! Show times may vary! Steam through the passageway of 12,000 year old ancient icebergs & view the iconic Atlantic Puffin & a variety of seabirds. Tours are entertaining, educational & fun for the whole family. No age restrictions. Private charters, group rates & packages available. Departing daily: 9:00am, 11:30am, 2:00pm & 4:30pm. Tours offer traditional, music, snacks, licensed bar serving Iceberg Beer, & Screech-ins'. Step aboard ... Experience the WONDER! 2nd location: TWILLINGATE, NL ~ CANVAS COVE BISTRO on site
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Denis M
Tiny, Canada7 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We took the tour as part of our 30th anniversary trip to Newfoundland. The Captain and crew were absolutely fantastic making sure we were looked after. The highlight of the voyage was the “screeching in” ceremony making us proud honorary Newfoundlanders.
Written August 23, 2024
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Nathaniel N
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May 2024 • Solo
Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours is a must-do while in Twillingate! The staff and crew are professional, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and have a great sense of humor. Even when no icebergs are present in Twillingate, the captain and crew of Iceberg Quest know the area intimately, so they know where to go to showcase bird life, whales, natural wonders, and Twillingate itself. As a photographer, I found the Iceberg Quest tours to be exactly what I was looking for when it came to landscape, seascape, and bird photography. They were so great, I went back multiple times on different days, and I highly recommend you book one or more tours with them while in Twillingate!
Written May 28, 2024
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JTL L
1 contribution
May 2024 • Couples
What a great ride in Twillingate! It was cold, windy and some jolting swells, but so worth it! Captain Barry Rogers was clear on the safety instructions and let us know all points of interest. No icebergs, no whales - but seeing the beautiful Newfoundland coast was enough. Crew was also outstanding, walking around talking to everyone. Gillian got the party started with a couple of songs on the Ugly Stick. Thank you Iceberg Quest!
Written May 31, 2024
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Ottawa, Canada8 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
My wife and I and another couple did the Iceberg Quest boat tour on August 22. It was a sunny day about 18 C but the NE winds were cool so we wore toques! The boat was about 40-50 feet long so we did not feel the waves like a small boat would. The staff and Captain Barry were professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. At this time of year there were lot of sea birds and eagles but no whales and icebergs. We did not expect to see whales and icebergs but did enjoy viewing the coast line, Longisland Lighhouse, the hole in the wall, Spillars Cove and the Town of Twillingate from the water. I also got Screeched in and am now an honorary Newfoundlander! It was a great experience. I love Newfoundland and I will be back again soon!
Written August 23, 2024
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Susan P
3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
As an older couple, we wanted to enjoy the vistas without a lot of physical exertion. The Iceberg Quest was an excellent option. The seating on the boat was comfortable, the staff were attentive to our needs. They made it clear that the season for viewing birds and marine mammals was past. Nevertheless, the ride out to Cape Spear and back was delightful. Our schedule that day was tight, so the boat crew called a taxi to the harbor to expedite our departure at the tour's end. The boat is in fine condition, very clean; the crew are enthusiastic and thoughtful. We had a wonderful time.
Written October 6, 2024
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red1259
Peoria, AZ150 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Outstanding tour. Saw many many dolphins, eagles, and had a great time. Crew is friendly and warm. Even did a screech in at the end for those who wanted to take part. Highly recommend!
Written August 25, 2024
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JP51
Trumbauersville, PA20 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Excellent tour. It was a short and convenient 5 minute walk from where our cruise ship docked. The crew was excellent and fun. We saw a lot of playful dolphins that followed the boat, a few puffins in the water, a few bald eagles, and unexpectedly for me, we saw some Mola Mola" or the 'Ocean Sunfish'. The Captain took us past the Cape Spear Lighthouse for a nice photo op of the old and new lighthouses and the easternmost land mass in North America. The tour concluded with a traditional Screech-In Ceremony for those that 'Come From Away' and wanted to become honorary Newfoundlanders. My wife and I highly recommend this tour while you visit beautiful St. John's. And no, I didn't '🎶 bury her in the ocean!' 😅 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Written August 26, 2024
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ZNorth
Prince George, Canada89 contributions
Jun 2022
Departed downtown St John's and went out to Cape Spear. Friendly employees, enjoyable live entertainment, good information presented by our tour host. Views of St John's from the harbour were spectacular. Saw a couple of puffins, no whales or icebergs (better to do that further north). Wear layers, it can get really cold in the wind. My cell phone died from the cold, wish I had brought handwarmers with me. Glad I had a hat - noticed that most of the folks without hats ended up inside instead of standing out on deck. Don't take a boat tour if you're prone to sea sickness; once you're out of the harbour there are some fantastic waves. Really enjoyed. Might be better to go to Bay Bulls / Witless Bay to see puffins, this tour is better for viewing the city and Cape Spear.
Written June 14, 2022
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Brooklyn Bourgeois
Swift Current, Canada1 contribution
May 2024 • Friends
If you are seeking a lacklustre tour at an expensive price this is the tour for you. Not only were no icebergs seen on the so called iceberg quest, but nothing else was seen either, save for a few birds about 500 ft away. I understand that you can’t control what is seen on each tour, however with a name like iceberg quest you might want to inform your patrons of the total lack of icebergs in the area before they are on the boat. That way I could have saved my $95 per person ticket on an actually valuable experience. The tour in fact has so few things to look at they were pointing at locations they had great icebergs last year, which at this time was just open water. A pretty disappointing experience.
Written May 27, 2024
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Mal
Alberta, Canada2 contributions
Apr 2020 • Friends
I toured with Iceberg Quest in July 2019. I am just joining trip advisor so decided to leave reviews for restaurants, hotels and businesses that really stood out to me. To say Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours in St. John’s, NL just ‘stands out’ would be an understatement. Being originally from Newfoundland and growing up near the ocean, I was amazed to tour out of the narrows and see hundreds of humpback whales feeding, playing and breaching. I was left absolutely speechless at how truly amazing wildlife in their natural habit can be, and too see it from the ocean is beyond belief. Along with the hundreds of whales we seen that day, we also seen puffins and other seabirds and one small iceberg that was left lingering in the area beyond the normal season. The captain knew exactly where to go to offer the best experience while providing information and knowledge about the buildings and structures on the hillside. The crew was amazing from the moment we met on the dock until we returned. I recommend anyone to take part in this tour, whether you are from Newfoundland or beyond. It truly is amazing!! I can’t wait to be able to visit and tour with Iceberg Quest again!!
Written March 19, 2021
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Hi. We are coming the last week of June and hope to see whales and iceburgs. What time of day should we book?
Written March 30, 2022
How long is the trip aproximately.. We are coming at the end of June.
Written February 21, 2020
Hi we are thinking of coming out in February next year. Obviously the weather will be a little chilly! Do you still continue doing your tours? Thank you.
Written November 23, 2019
They are seasonal & don't operate again until May 1 2020
Written November 29, 2019
Anyone taken this tour in early September? Will we see anything to make it worth while?
Written July 17, 2019
you more then likely will see some humpback whales and possibly minke and fin whales and of course seagulls and Northern Garnets ... you probably might not see iceburgs but the best thing to do is to contact the company, as for whales or any other sea animals your not always guarenteed to see them as they don't appear when wanted but you won't be disappointed with the amazing Captain and crew
Written August 12, 2019
How far ahead would you suggest booking? We will be traveling there at the end of July.
Written June 26, 2019
We suggest booking as early as you can in order to secure your spot! July is a very busy time for us and we wouldn't want you to miss out. Look forward to having you on board!
Written June 26, 2019
Ahoy Julie,
Thank you for your interest in Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours.
We do have washrooms on all our vessels in St. John's and Twillingate. Reservations can be booked online.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at number below.
Cheers,
Sherrie
Sherrie Frampton
Customer Experience Representative
Sheraton Hotel
Main Lobby
(709) 722-1888
Written April 29, 2019
Its a 3 hour tour...not like Gilligan's Island...lol....
Written October 31, 2018
Hello! Do you welcome infants on your tours?
Written June 5, 2018
I have been on their boat tours and have seen parent's with young babies there but it is better to contact the company itself to ask them
Written July 11, 2018
Hello, we are interested in seeing the following highlights:
The Spout (a wave driven geyser), icebergs, lighthouses, cliffs, sea stacks, Berryhead Arch, cliffs, whales, waterfalls. Would you be able give me a quote for 4 people?
Thanks,
Cathy
Written May 2, 2018
hi we will be in St. Johns on June 1st... Is this a good time to see icebergs and whales? Thanks
Written March 22, 2018
Ahoy Diane!
Thank you for your Iceberg Quest inquiry. June 1 is a fabulous time to see icebergs based on previous years. Peak iceberg viewing season is mid May to late June through to early July (Mother Nature dependent of course). Peak whale viewing season is mid June to mid August. Whales are often spotted outside these times.
Iceberg Quest has an extraordinary track record of spotting icebergs and whales, and on every departure our crew make the extra effort to encounter them. Due to the nature of the ocean we cannot guarantee that you will spot an iceberg or whale on a particular departure, but rest assured that Iceberg Quest will give you the best opportunity to see these icons while you visit Newfoundland.
We also encourage you to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and bookmark the Iceberg Quest website to view fantastic photos and videos from last season, additional information and latest events. In season there will be real time whale and iceberg updates posted daily. Our Iceberg Quest crew looks forward to serving you in one or both of our locations:
St. John’s & Twillingate, Newfoundland during the 2018 season!
Have an awesome weekend!
The Iceberg Quest Crew~
Written March 30, 2018
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