In order to see puffins (and sometimes whales), book a tour with this family-owned business for…read moreover 40 years. The day before our tour, we walked in and book the 8:45am tour for the next day. Here's our experience. We arrive 20 minutes before our departure, checking in inside the gift shop. We used the restrooms and lined up to board. The ship itself fits 100 people. There's an outside on the top and inside seats with a bar, restrooms, and warmth. There are views out the windows. The staff are great and teach you about the 2.5M sea birds at Gull Island. After being on the bumpy water for 30 minutes, we arrived and saw tons of puffins and other birds. Afterwards, we tried to spot whales, but were unsuccessful. We arrived back at the dock exactly 1.5 hours from when we left.

Top 3 experiences in my St John's trip! I'm always a litter…read morenervous getting on a boat because I do get sea sick from time to time. But from the moment we were greeted this experience calmed my heart. The greeting was warm and genuine, even by the kind lady who was tending to the restrooms before we got in the boat (which were immaculately clean) The boat itself was spacious and with its two levels gave room for everyone. When we began our sail we were treated with some live music by one of the gentlemen who worked the ship. It was the perfect start to our sail. They took their time looking for whales which we did see, and as we went out further to see the puffin the knowledge they shared about the different birds was incredible, they really know their stuff! They have a small bar on board which is great if you want to become a honorary Newfoundlander by being screeched in! Even on the way back they took time to show us more whales! Amazing experience that I'll Never forget!

Quaint amazing brewery in Quidi Vidi and a must see for all visitors to Newfoundland. Probably the…read moremost amazing brewery location on the inlet of the Atlantic Ocean with local fisherman going by the brewery in their fishing boats. Fantastic selection of beers and sours with my recommendation to try a flight and try 4 of what's on their taps. Very inclusive and feeling like a local here. Highly recommended. I tried their 10,000 year old glacier ice lager and 3 others which were all fantastic!

Tried some of the food. We weren't a huge fan of the cod…read moretongue and the fish cakes. Beers are excellent and place is very cool to hang out at. Wasnt a fan of the cocktails. Lots of great souvenirs for the brewery.

We came here for my wife's birthday (at the time, fiancé), and it turned out to be an absolute…read moreblast -- easily one of the highlights of our trip! The crew was amazing and so memorable, making the whole experience even better. The views along the coastline and out on the water were stunning, and we even made it all the way down to the beautiful Cape Spear. To top it off, we were lucky enough to spot a couple of whales, puffins and eagles during the trip -- truly unforgettable. If you're in St. John's, this is an absolute must-do experience. Highly recommend!

We were not disappointed!! Today we saw lots of puffins, a bald eagle, several northern Gannett…read more(looks like an albatross!) but the best part was seeing 2 humpback whales who came up to the boat. They even rubbed their backs under the boat and nudged us some. Several times they poked their noses out of the water, flapped a fin like a wave, and brought their tails out of the water, we got sprayed by there blowhole. And they stayed around the boat. Outstanding. The crew was serious about safety and even provided a squirt of sunscreen. The history, humor, and Screech-in ceremony were certainly memorable. Definitely recommend this group!

What a great experience! First of all, the price is reasonable. Our round-trip tickets cost 14…read moreCanadian dollars for two adults and one car. The ferries ran on time and several times throughout every day. Once parked, you can walk to an outdoor area or indoor area with a little cafe, restrooms, and outlets. The entire ride is about 20 minutes.

Smooth process...easy to find, pay at the approach and line up. Easy out and back, on time both…read moreways, and in May far from full on a Sunday.

I love Water St. in St John's. Love the harbor, history and 'jelly bean' colorful…read morehomes/neighborhoods. Lots of great shopping and restaurants on Water St.

On our first day in town, Gayle and I stopped in at the City of St. John's Welcome Centre to get…read morethe lay of the land (and to use the bathroom). We found the staff here to be friendly, welcoming and very informative. We appreciated some tips regarding being "sreeched in", music stores (Fred's), live music on George Street and other locations, Signal Hill/Cape Spear, Quidi Vidi, Petty Harbour, and even our upcoming trip to the Trinity Peninsula. Our time here was well spent and made our visit here much better focused and informed.

We recently had friends visiting from Honduras and decided to immerse them into some local history…read moreby booking a 'Travel Through Twine' walking tour of the Battery in St. John's with Randy Pearcey. I have to say that it is one of the best ways to spend a few hours, especially if you have friends or family visiting from away. Randy is a retired teacher and is a wealth of knowledge of the area with an ability to educate his guests in a very passionate and informative way. Tony Pearcey had the wood stove nicely burning by the time we returned to Pearcey's Twine Store after our walking tour, which was so welcoming. We were able to relax, tell a few stories and enjoy the view of the harbour. This tour is highly recommended. It's a very good experience and will leave you with many good memories. I highly recommend it. Janet Lenover Bay Roberts, NL

Had a fantastic time! Loved the live music, beautiful scenery and historical narration. Crew were…read morevery welcoming and entertaining. Only constructive feedback is that the name "iceberg quest" is a bit misleading, as there were no icebergs (st johns location), or whales or puffins. Lovely to be on the water and really enjoyed the tour nonetheless!!

This was an excellent time! The staff were really friendly, and quick at pointing out the whales…read more The carry Screech and snacks on board, too. Not the most comfortable cabin, but I don't give a crap about cushy seats; I'm there to see whales! I'm going again next week.

Essential service when traveling in St. John's for a short trip and with a small group. For just…read more$55 (adult) for two days, you get driven from Downtown to all the key tourist destinations like Signal Hill, the Geo Centre, Quidi Vidi, The Rooms, and Cape Spear Lighthouse. You can hop on and hop off at any point. They make a stop at each of these locations each hour until around 3 pm each day (check their schedule on their site or grab a pamphlet at their booth). You'll find their first pickup stop right in front of the Alt Hotel and that's where you can also buy a ticket. We stumbled across them while walking by, initially considering Ubering to our destinations, but after comparing the prices, this seemed worthwhile. For reference, an Uber ride to Cape Spear from Downtown is $40 one way, so it seems like a no-brainer to use this service for a couple or small group, especially if you're not using a rental car. The driver also acts as a tour guide while driving across town, providing a bit of history. Coincidentally, Bobby was our driver both days; each time we hopped on, it was him, and he was friendly and added to the enjoyment of our ride to the destination.

They cut our tour short even though we paid for a full tour. We didn't get to see much of the city…read more It was a waste of money.