This trip wass an experience of a lifetime. Suitable for everyone An absolute must when visiting Newfoundland. Friendly, knowledgeable guides Ample room on both decks to see and take photos despite the tour being full. We saw a bald eagle, minke whale, 30-40dolphins, puffins galore and their cousin the common mure, jellyfish and a myriad of other sea birds. Gatheralls will pick you up from the hotel. We drove and got lost! Diane one of the friendly helpful staff gave us directions over the phone and we were so happy with her friendly patient manner in guiding us to the spot....so as not to miss this experience of a lifetime. I can't recommend this trip highly enough!

This tour was amazing! There were around 70 people on the tour in early September and we got to see a bald eagle, tuna, sunfish and thousands of puffins. The staff and captain did a fantastic job of explaining everything we were seeing and they were very entertaining. I learned lots about puffins and their habitat and I highly recommend this tour!

We had so much fun last week on our PuffinPalooza trip! Very well organized - even terrific weather was arranged especially for us! Thank you Gatherall's for an excellent tour, no whales but an infinite number of sweet Puffins. Highly recommend this tour - ten out of ten!

The crew on this tour was amazing! They were informative, fun, and entertaining!! We appreciated the opportunity provided to see the magnificent wildlife and we certainly saw lots! Especially puffins!! Wow! And even a whale at this late in the season! We were screeched in and that was a blast! Too funny!! The most memorable was that every effort was made so that everyone on board was able to see the whale, pausing and be patient meanwhile sharing information The humour and smiles from the vessel to the gift shop brings great value to the tour experience!! We all had a fabulous morning on this Gatherall’s Boat Tour. Say hi to Clare, Luke, Jerry and Clare’s mom!!

The boat trip was fantastic and a real highlight of our trip. The guides were very knowledgeable and talented. The puffins were amazing and we got very close to them for a good view. And we saw a bald eagle which was great. We would definitely do this trip again if we return to Newfoundland!

It was absolutely wonderful! The hosts were so knowledgeable and entertaining! I highly recommend!!! Excellent tour!

My partner and I could not have had a bettee experience than we did on this tour. Well, it maybe could've rained a little less but ... Anyhow, the ship was good, the staff were amazing, knowledgeable, entertaining and enlightening, as well as being all-around helpful. The trip to the Island to see the Puffins (and other assorted birds) was quick, the time spent there was informative and fun, there was much to see and much to learn. One passenger got Screeched In, the crew sang songs and played an instrument or two, and we learned lots of local language (RDF = Rain, Drizzle and Fog). One of the better tours of this type that we've ever been on, and the hospitalty was second to none. A truly memorable experience that anyone would enjoy.

One of our favorite holiday experiences!! We saw a whale and countless puffins and the Gatherall's crew made it so much fun. Screeching in ceremony was another highlight. If you have binoculars take them to see the puffins - they are way smaller than we realized!

Excellent attentive staff who quickly and easily answered any and all questions. They kept a careful eye on everyone aboard, both for safety reasons and to ensure everyone had an opportunity to see as much as they wanted. The boat was well equipped and it was easy to move about to the best vantage points. They were in contact with other boats to determine the best area to have a chance of seeing elusive whales this late in the season.

I took my sister on a tour for her birthday and we both had an amazing time! The captain and the crew were a laugh and made the experience all that much better. 10/10 would highly recommend to anyone looking to see and learn about Newfoundland wild life and have a great time doing so

Company and people are amazing. Three stars are just for the experience overall. They definitely let you know it's not guaranteed prior to boarding but still disappointing when you don't get to see the whales while paying the price you pay for a family. The birds and island are cool but paying 400 dollars and leaving a little disappointed doesn't sit right. Obviously no fault to the company though.

Very friendly staff with great singing voices! That was a really nice touch to hear local songs being sung along the way. Provided information about the whales (we saw humpbacks!) and the birds.

Such a memorable and enjoyable experience. The crew were so friendly made us all feel so welcome. My husband and I got screeched in and oh what a blast! Everyone was amazing, but Ashley really went above and beyond and made it the best part of our trip to Newfoundland. I can't wait to visit again and go on another tour with Gatherall.

Great views and hosts shared much expertise about the wildlife of the area. Boat was operated safely with a good crew. They ensured everyone on board was safe during the tour through a few ocean swells.

Our first trip to St. John's Newfoundland and we booked the Gatherall's tour to see the Puffins. And there they were.. thousands of them on Gull Island. The tour was very informative and fun with lots of stories and even songs from the crew members. Unfortunately the whales didn't surface during our 1.5 hour tour even though they were lurking around the water. The captain even stopped the boat and waited for the whales to make an appearance but I think the whales were camera-shy.. LOL. All in all, the tour was worth it for the gorgeous landscape and the birds. Make sure to spend time in the Gatherall's Gift Shop. Lots of wonderful Newfoundland souvenirs for purchase. I even purchased a hand-knitted toque from one of their local knitters. Also, for the ladies, if you have a fear of getting seasick, make sure to ask for Rosemary Gatherall in the Gift shop for advice. You will have a good laugh! And Rosemary 'you definitely made my day' with your advice. Finally, Gatherall's has the best and cleanest outdoor toilets I've ever encountered. There is even a sign that says 'Modern Flush Toilets'. Trust me, they are true to their words.