The Whale Study Week

Day 1, Sunday: Arrival
Arrive, airport pick up, and short orientation tour. You are free to explore St. John's from your downtown hotel. An informal evening presentation on whale biology and ecology is provided.
O/N St. John’s

Day 2, Monday: Atlantic Whaler
Enjoy an introduction to the ocean during a 2.5 hour trip on the Atlantic Whaler. We also view puffins and hundreds of thousands of other seabirds. We then review the marine ecology of the North Atlantic (get our sea legs) and prepare for our onboard assistance to local whale census and acoustic research. B,L,D
O/N St. John’s

Day 3,Tuesday: Humpbacks and Minkes
We spend six hours aboard a Coast Guard-certified vessel, photographing and recording whales and their behavior. Typically humpbacks and minkes are the most frequent sightings, but dolphins and fin whales are occasionally seen. B,L
O/N St. John’s

Day 4, Wednesday: Whale watching by land
Today we go whale watching from the land as we try to take in some of the range of the world's largest population of humpbacks. We’ll have the rare opportunity to watch humpback whales right from the beach as they feed in the surf just yards from shore! A caribou herd and seals add to the day's sightings. B, L
O/N St. John’s

Day 5, Thursday: Study Boat
Another six hours on board our study boat watching the whales and letting them watch us. B,L
O/N St. John’s

Day 6, Friday: Cape St. Mary
Today, we further study the richness of the Atlantic as we journey to the continent's third largest gannet colony. Tens of thousands of other seabirds with their chicks add to the day as does some of the world's best land based whale watching. We visit one of the world's most spectacular marine sites without going near a boat! A farewell barbecue or group supper is planned for our last night in Newfoundland. B,L,D
O/N St. John’s

Day 7, Saturday: Depart
If time permits before your flight, we will have some additional boat time for whale spotting. B