Gatherall's Puffin Whale Watch

06/08/2026

This meet some of Newfoundland’s returning visitors! 🐋

Thanks to our new partnership with Happywhale, we now use their Whale ID technology to identify individual humpback whales in just seconds… all we need is a clear photo of the underside of the fluke!

Yesterday, while watching four humpbacks feeding off the Newfoundland coast, we snapped a fluke photo and got an exciting surprise. One of the whales was an unnamed individual (NA-6738) first documented right here in this exact area back in 2013. Since then, it has been spotted on the breeding grounds in Silver Bank, Dominican Republic, and was last recorded in Newfoundland in 2019. After a seven-year gap, it appears this whale has made a return visit to our waters!

Every humpback tail is unique—like a fingerprint—and every sighting helps researchers better understand whale migration, behaviour, and population health.

We’re also proud contributors to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Hello Humpback program, helping build a growing catalogue of the whales that visit our stunning coastline every summer.

Who knows? Maybe the next humpback we identify will be another old friend 🐋💙

06/04/2026

Newfoundland’s Hat Trick 🐧🐋🧊

We’ve been having some fantastic sightings over the last few days with many tours hitting the Newfoundland hat trick - puffins, whales, and icebergs all in one tour!

Located just 30 minutes outside of St.John’s, we have some availability this afternoon and on our daily tours, so don’t miss out on the chance for the trifecta! Top off your tour by becoming an honorary Newfoundlander and get Screeched In right on the North Atlantic Ocean! 🥃

Can’t wait to welcome you on board 👋🏻

05/31/2026

A pleasent surprise on today’s tours! We were lucky to see icebergs, puffins and whales on both tours!! One of our favorite things to do while iceberg watching is spotting shapes in the ice 🧊 what do you see?

05/22/2026

It’s peak Puffin season!! 🐧

If you’re visiting Newfoundland this summer make sure a trip with Gatherall’s is on the top of your to do list!

Only 30 minutes from downtown St. John’s, let the Gatherall family and crew take you out to explore the millions of seabirds at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve while you not only see puffins but get a completely guided experience so you can learn about the fascinating lives of these seabirds!

If puffins are on your to see list! You don’t want to miss out this summer 🌊⛴️

Thanks ucephoto - Udantha Chandre for the perfect puffin photo!

05/20/2026

This morning’s guests got a hat trick! Puffins, a minke whale, and some growlers from a foundered iceberg on the north shore. 🐧🐋🧊

These growlers are only a tiny fraction of the iceberg… some may even say just the tip!😉 However, this ice that our guide Ty is holding is approximately 10,000 years old. Iceberg ice is much heavier than regular ice as it is formed from compacting annual layers of snowpack on the glaciers of Western Greenland.

Guests aboard this morning got to taste a little bit of some of the oldest water in the world. The leftover pieces will be perfect in tonight’s Whiskey - ice so nice you can use it twice!🥃

05/18/2026

Safety first, adventure second⚓️

Last week, the Gatherall’s crew were hard at work preparing for another safe and unforgettable season on the water. From man overboard recovery and fire response to abandon ship procedures and flare training, our team has been putting safety first every step of the way and continue to do so with weekly drill training.

As a Transport Canada certified operator, ongoing training and emergency preparedness is a critical part of what we do. Behind every tour is a crew trained to handle the unexpected — so our guests can relax, explore, and enjoy the experience with confidence.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at pre-season training with the crew ⛴️🛟
We’re ready for another incredible season at sea!

05/14/2026

For anyone planning their trip to Newfoundland, Gatherall’s offers daily tours with multiple departures in high season!

There is no particular time of day that is best for sightings so pick a departure time that works best for you!

12/10/2025

🎁 Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? 🎄
Gatherall’s gift certificates are an easy, last-minute win for the nature lovers on your list—plus a great reason for family away to come home for a visit 😉

Choose a cash voucher or a full tour experience and have it in your inbox today.

🎫 Get yours here: gatheralls.com/gift-certificates

🎁 Give the gift of adventure this holiday season!🎄

Gatherall’s Puffin & Whale Watch gift certificates are the perfect gift for the nature lovers and adventure seekers in your life—anyone who’d love to explore Newfoundland’s stunning wildlife and rugged coastal beauty! Plus, they’re a great excuse to bring those family members back home who’ve been away for way too long 😉

🎫 Available for purchase here: https://www.gatheralls.com/gift-certificates/

We offer two convenient gift certificate options to make gift-giving easy and flexible:

💵 Cash Voucher: Purchase a gift voucher for a given amount, and your recipient can apply it toward any future booking of their choosing! Valid for up to 5 years from purchase date.

⛴️ Tour-Specific Voucher: Cover the full cost of an unforgettable Gatherall’s tour, giving the complete marine wildlife experience. The recipient will just need to pick a date and time to go! Valid for up to 3 years from purchase date.

11/30/2025

Planning a trip to Newfoundland this summer? Make sure you join our family and crew for a fun and memorable day out on the water! ⛴️☀️

11/24/2025

🎁 Give the gift of adventure this holiday season!🎄

Gatherall’s Puffin & Whale Watch gift certificates are the perfect gift for the nature lovers and adventure seekers in your life—anyone who’d love to explore Newfoundland’s stunning wildlife and rugged coastal beauty! Plus, they’re a great excuse to bring those family members back home who’ve been away for way too long 😉

🎫 Available for purchase here: https://www.gatheralls.com/gift-certificates/

We offer two convenient gift certificate options to make gift-giving easy and flexible:

💵 Cash Voucher: Purchase a gift voucher for a given amount, and your recipient can apply it toward any future booking of their choosing! Valid for up to 5 years from purchase date.

⛴️ Tour-Specific Voucher: Cover the full cost of an unforgettable Gatherall’s tour, giving the complete marine wildlife experience. The recipient will just need to pick a date and time to go! Valid for up to 3 years from purchase date.