O'Brien's Whale and Bird Tours

O'Brien's Whale and Bird Tours Open May-Sept. Voted best boat tour by Newfoundlanders! Family owned and operated boat tour business Voted best boat tour by Newfoundlanders.
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We have been offering Award Winning Boat Tours for over 30 years. Join us for a two-hour adventure, creating memories that will last a lifetime! Cruise to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to 1/2 a million Atlantic Puffins and millions of other seabirds. Watch playful Humpback Whales frolic right before your eyes. Feel the chill as you sail past 10,000 year-old icebergs. Come for the whales, countless seabirds and Newfoundland charm. Come experience our rugged coastline and enjoy our famous hospitality.
-New custom built, stable vessel
-Ample rail space provides picture perfect views
-Fully enclosed, heated cabin with panoramic viewing

09/12/2026
Minke whale spotted right in the harbour today!
09/11/2026

Minke whale spotted right in the harbour today!

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: puffins are the goofiest flyers ๐Ÿ˜‚
09/10/2026

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: puffins are the goofiest flyers ๐Ÿ˜‚

Some lovely folks from a couple of weeks ago, including one couple celebrating their wedding anniversary! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽ‰We're still ...
09/10/2026

Some lovely folks from a couple of weeks ago, including one couple celebrating their wedding anniversary! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽ‰

We're still running tours until the end of September! Make sure you join us before the season ends, and come experience the rugged, gorgeous coastline and end-of-summer wildlife that Newfoundland has to offer. ๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿฆญ๐Ÿชผ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ›ฅ

While out on tour with us, keep your eyes peeled on the trees and in the sky... you never know who you might see! ๐Ÿฆ…     ...
09/09/2026

While out on tour with us, keep your eyes peeled on the trees and in the sky... you never know who you might see! ๐Ÿฆ…

Some lovely pics sent in by Ashley from a rainy day excursion a few weeks ago, complete with tour guide Noah! ๐ŸŒง Thanks, ...
09/08/2026

Some lovely pics sent in by Ashley from a rainy day excursion a few weeks ago, complete with tour guide Noah! ๐ŸŒง Thanks, Ashley ๐Ÿ˜Š

09/08/2026

๐ŸŽ† BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!

Letโ€™s celebrate with our friends at the Bay Bulls Regional Lifestyle Centre the end of summer and the kidsโ€™ first week back to school!

Friday, September 11
6:30โ€“9:30 PM
JPMF Park, 2 Southside Road

Live music by Liam Maher | 7:00โ€“9:00 PM

FREE BBQ, sponsored by Foodland - Bay Bulls

Bonfire & glow sticks

Fireworks around 9:30 PM

Bring a chair, bring the family and join us for an evening of music, food and fun!

Letโ€™s send summer out with a BANG!

Unfortunately, the weather isnโ€™t in our favour once again today. Due to the high sea conditions, weโ€™ve made the decision...
09/07/2026

Unfortunately, the weather isnโ€™t in our favour once again today. Due to the high sea conditions, weโ€™ve made the decision to cancel all of our tours today.

Please know that the safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority. ๐Ÿ’™

Weโ€™re sorry we wonโ€™t be able to get out on the water with you today, but we hope to welcome you aboard another day!

www.obriensboattours.com

Happy National Wildlife Day ๐Ÿ’šWe are incredibly lucky to have so much wildlife at our doorstep here in Newfoundland and L...
09/05/2026

Happy National Wildlife Day ๐Ÿ’š

We are incredibly lucky to have so much wildlife at our doorstep here in Newfoundland and Labrador. ๐Ÿ˜Š

09/04/2026

Address

22 Lower Road
Bay Bulls, NL
A0A1C0

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(709) 753-4850

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