Step off Quidi Vidi Marina and into the North Atlantic: two-hour charters mix cod fishing, whale watching and iceberg spotting along Newfoundland’s eastern tip. Learn what to expect—seasonal timing, boarding logistics, and how to bring your catch home.
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Early light slices across the North Atlantic as the boat eases away from Quidi Vidi Marina and the harbor ladder clicks shut behind you. The sea has a voice here—brisk, salty, sometimes rakish—pulling you toward gravelly shoals and the low silhouette of Cape Spear, North America’s eastern edge. On a two-hour charter the Atlantic dares you to look for cod, puffins, or the towering blow of a humpback.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness and good balance for ladder boarding and standing on deck during the trip
Wildlife
History
The cod fishery has shaped Newfoundland’s economy and culture for over 500 years; modern tours operate within that long maritime tradition.
Conservation
Operators follow seasonal fishing regulations and encourage responsible catch practices; avoid discarding line or plastic overboard and respect marine wildlife distances.
Reserve your spot on the Boat Tours from Quidi Vidi Marina today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a cooler
If you plan to keep cod, bring a rigid cooler with ice—operators will clean fillets for you after the trip.
Medicate for seasickness in advance
Take motion-sickness meds before boarding and sit mid-boat where motion is least pronounced.
Boarding via ladder
Be prepared to step down a marina ladder with wet surfaces—non-slip shoes and a steady hand help.
Check cod season dates
Cod fishing runs from the first weekend in July through Labour Day—confirm your date if you want to fish for cod.
Rigid cooler with ice
Keeps fillets fresh for transport after onboard cleaning.
summer
Non-slip deck shoes
Reduces the risk of slips while boarding and moving on a wet deck.
Waterproof windbreaker
Blocks spray and wind; important in all seasons on the open Atlantic.
spring
Motion-sickness medication or bands
Useful if you are prone to seasickness—take before boarding.