ABOUT OUR CAPTAIN & VESSEL
Island Quest Marine is a locally owned and operated family business. Captain Chris comes from a long line of fishermen and boat builders who have safely navigated the waters of the Bay of Fundy for generations.
Growing up in a local fishing village, Chris, lured by a family tradition, spent years scalloping, lobstering, and working in our traditional fishery, the herring weirs. After studying two years of boat building, Chris decided to change gears and head back to the Bay to share his extensive knowledge and love for the ocean. Passing his passion on to his daughter Nicole and granddaughter Hannah, our family is excited to welcome you to our home waters – the Bay of Fundy!
The SEA FOX is an all fiberglass, modern and comfortable 29-foot center console equipped with top quality electronics and equipment to ensure consistent whale & wildlife sightings and fishing success. Our boat is fast and ideal for all types of departures – Whale Watching, Sport Fishing and Shark Tagging. We are certified to carry 12 people and can surpass speeds of 35 knots in good weather. NO FLOATER SUITS REQUIRED! We are Canadian Coast Guard Certified and have a head on board for emergencies.
ABOUT OUR CRUISES
Entertaining, Educational, Exciting!
Our Mission
Island Quest Marine strives to deliver a Bay of Fundy adventure that is highly educational and exciting, and at the same time fosters an environmentally sustainable product that offers respect for our marine wildlife and its habitat.
Setting the Standard for Safe, Responsible, and Educational Whale & Wildlife Cruises, Sport Fishing and Shark Tagging.
Island Quest Marine adheres to the Bay of Fundy Whale Watchers Code of Ethics for the protection and preservation of whales and other marine wildlife. We are also a proud Bay of Fundy Recommended Experience, awarded by the Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership.
Wildlife Sightings May Include
Finback, Minke, Humpback, and the rare North Atlantic Right whales, seals, porpoise, dolphins, the occasional shark, and bluefin tuna, to name a few.
For the Bird Enthusiast
Bald eagles, puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, eiders, gulls, cormorants, razorbills, shearwaters, blue herons, terns, petrels, gannets, to name a few.
Fully Guided and Narrated
Our friendly captain and crew give expert commentary on the region’s culture, history, and wildlife on every departure!
Exclusive Features
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Cruise Past a Floating Fish Farm as Our Captain and Crew Explain the Incredible Process That Delivers Some of the Finest Salmon to the Tables of the World.
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Observe the "Catch of the Day" (Lobster, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Shark, Just to Name a Few) as Captain Chris Pulls Alongside Family and Friends.
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Experience a Herring Weir Demonstration by Captain Chris With All the Hands-on Educational Tools as You Learn How Sardines Get From the Water to the Tins.