Much more than just a boat tour, guests learn about this magnificent place, participate in hands-on activities, and view the wonders of our natural environment...in the sky, on the land, and particularly, in the sea. We bring aboard whelk pots, crab pots, lobster pot to get you involved as well we have an ROV on board so you can dive without getting wet!

On board the fully equipped, 13-m (42-ft) Coast Guard-certified, and astonishingly comfortable "MV Coastal Explorer," you will share in captivating scientific data collection, enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the area, and realize that learning (at any age) can truly be fun!

Seasons Open and Departure : April–November. We accommodate school groups for our education programs.

Length of Tour: 3.5 hours. We also have specialized tours.

Costs and Fees: www.coastalconnections.ca

Appropriate Age Groups: 0-100

We are located at the visitor centre in Terra Nova National Park. We are located in the kiosk closet to the beautiful view of Newman Sound.

Coastal Connections is committed to the principles of sustainable marine eco-tourism. We want to share with our clients the sense of wonder and awe that we experience in Terra Nova National Park and the surrounding coastal seas. At the same time we want to ensure that these ecosystems are not damaged by our activities. We want our work to help them remain in as pristine a state as possible, not only for our children but for our children's children, and for the many generations to come.