Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises vs Jolly Breeze
Two whale watching operators in Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises starts at C$65 and Jolly Breeze at C$89. 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.
Jolly Breeze
- Its classic tall ship, built in New Zealand, has sailed since 1995
- Reports successful whale encounters on over 96% of trips in past years
- Licensed cash bar on the tall ship; guests may bring food
- Groups booking together online get 10% off (8+ on the tall ship, 6+ on the VIP boat)
Tall Ship Whale Watching
- From
- C$89 per adult
- Length
- Over 3.5 hours
- Min age
- All ages; under 1 free
- Cancellation
- Full refund if cancelled 24 hours ahead (1 to 8 people, longer for groups) or if the captain cancels for weather.
VIP Nautica
- From
- C$100 per adult
- Length
- 2 to 2.5 hours
- Group
- Maximum 12 people per tour
- Min age
- Ages 5 to 75
- Weight
- 325 lb
- Cancellation
- Full refund if cancelled 24 hours ahead (1 to 4 people, longer for groups) or if the captain cancels for weather.
Private charter (VIP Nautica)
- From
- C$1,000 per group
- Group
- up to 12 passengers
- Min age
- Ages 5 to 75
- Weight
- 325 lb
- Cancellation
- Refund needs 24 hours' notice for 1 to 4 people, 48 for 5 to 8, one week for 9 to 12; weather cancellations refunded.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.