Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises vs Fundy Tide Runners
Two whale watching operators in Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises starts at C$65 and Fundy Tide Runners at C$105. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises
- Mega Nova cruises are fully narrated by naturalists and researchers; zodiac cruises are partly narrated by the captains
- 2026 season June 13 to September 30, with sunset cruises July 11 to September 7
- Zodiac not suitable for children under 8, expectant mothers or people with spinal ailments
- Five 2026 Anniversary Day cruises on the Mega Nova at $40 per adult plus HST
Mega Nova whale and seabird cruise
- From
- C$65 per adult
- Length
- 2.5 to 5 hours
- Cancellation
- Cancellations under 24 hours before departure are billed; cruises depend on weather and a 15-passenger minimum.
Zodiac cruise (Cetacean Defender)
- From
- C$80 per adult
- Length
- 1.5 to 2.5 hours
- Min age
- 8+ (at least 58 inches / 142 cm tall)
- Weight
- 90 to 350 lb (41 to 159 kg)
- Cancellation
- Cancellations under 24 hours before departure are billed; cruises depend on weather and an 8-passenger minimum.
Private charter (Zodiac)
- From
- C$800 per group
- Min age
- 8+ (zodiac)
- Weight
- 90 to 350 lb (41 to 159 kg)
- Cancellation
- Cancellations under 24 hours before departure are billed; cruises depend on weather.
Fundy Tide Runners
- Operates three Zodiac vessels from St. Andrews
- Runs daily May through October, including a pre-season nature cruise before the whales arrive
- No smoking or alcohol on board
- Says regular tours may not suit expectant mothers or people in frail health
Whale Watch Tour
- From
- C$105 per adult
- Length
- 2 hours
- Min age
- 5+
- Cancellation
- Heavy rain, dense fog or high wind cancel trips; call to check whether a trip is cancelled or postponed.
Private Charter
- From
- C$980 per group
- Length
- 2 hours
- Group
- up to 4 people
- Min age
- 5+
- Cancellation
- Full charters need 48 hours' notice or the full amount is charged, no exceptions.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.