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Fundy Tide Runners Whale Watching

261 reviews

#3 of 10 Tours in Saint Andrews

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Saint Andrews, Canada

About Fundy Tide Runners Whale Watching

Join us aboard one of our 2 (two) Zodiac Hurricanes for an exciting, safe, stable and dry whale watching excursion. In our 24th season of operation, we pride ourselves on the exceptional experience offered at Fundy Tide Runners. Look forward to meeting you !

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DarrylR142

Reviewed 1 week ago

Awesome excursion!

It was easy to sign up online and be in contact by telephone when it was necessary because of possible weather conditions. The staff was incredible. From the person on the phone with postponement due to weather and the captain on the boat. My wife...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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Judith D

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Reviewed October 10, 2019 via mobile

Be Prepared

Front office staff was super friendly and helpful, both in the phone and in person. Make your reservations in advance, follow up and confirm and be there 45 min. early. Being early is important as they need the time to gather, instruct, get in suits...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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smsutherland2016

Bonifay, Florida

Reviewed October 6, 2019

Whale Watching at its Best

This was our favorite time of our trip to Maine and Canada. Captain Dave was so knowledgeable about the area and the whales after 25 years of driving the zodiac boat that it made it amazing. We saw three whale types and Dave allowed plenty...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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bmp41288

Reviewed October 5, 2019

Best way to enjoy the Bay of Fundy!

We docked in Saint John off a cruise ship and made the easy drive over the highway (about an hour) to Saint Andrews to go whale watching with Fundy Tide Runners. I'm so glad we did this because the excursion on our cruise was over...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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mkleggs_2012

Grand Bay-Westfield, Canada

7433

Reviewed October 1, 2019

Great Experience

At the spur of the moment we woke up and decided to go whale watching. We wanted to do a zodiac tour because we had never done one and we recalled the Rick Mercer episode where he did a zodiac tour and it looked cool....More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Susan A

Reviewed September 24, 2019 via mobile

Super outing

We were at a Pleasure Way RV Rally in St. Andrews when we booked the whale watch. Our guide went above and beyond to assure a great experience. Although the outing was supposed to be for 2 hrs, he explored the area until he spotted...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Cheryl S

Reviewed September 22, 2019

Whales Ho!

Captain Dave was fantastic! Fundy Bay did not disappoint. We were blessed to see Humpback, Fin, Minke and the rare Right whale. It was a grand slam! Our group enjoyed our time and my 80-year-old mother said it was the highlight of our trip. Thank...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Hi Cheryl, We are very pleased to know you had an enjoyable time on the water with us. A GRAND SLAM - wow ! Captain Dave knows how to find the whales ! Glad your Mom was able to create such an incredible memory with...More

Laurie W

Washington Park, Illinois

Reviewed September 7, 2019

Icing on the cake

We spent 20 days exploring the Maritimes and all of it was fantastic. We topped it off with a whale watching tour with Fundy Tide Runners. Captain Greg was great ! We were able to see several whales plus seals and puffins. It was our...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Shelley M

Reviewed September 3, 2019

Funny tide runners Whale watching tour

We had the best tour!!! Great captain (Dave).. took us on a search for a rare whale that was sited earlier in the day... we didn’t see it but we did see fin whales,, humpback whales (one with a calf) and a few porpoise and...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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28122015

Cornwall, Canada

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Reviewed September 1, 2019

WHALE WATCHING

Funds Tide Runners are the best whale watching in Saint Andrews. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Our Zodiac Capt for this trip. Was Pat. He answered all questions and found some exciting whale spotting. I am a big activist for the whales and...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Tonya B

When is the best time to go and how much in advance should I book ? Thank you :)

April 15, 2018|

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We went the first week in September.. humpback whales, finback whales, rare dolphins and a couple sharks ... awesome day

daniel r

What times do they go out

June 23, 2015|

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Doesn't matter. A little cooler in the morning and late afternoon. I went mid-day and it was perfect. Bring a scarf or hat for warmth and gloves. The boat is moving and it is chilly! Body is warm in the floatation suit.