- Email: info@islandquestmarine.com
- Address: 205 Water Street, St. Andrews NB E5B 1B3
About Us
About Us
Our Captain & Vessel
At Island Quest Marine , the ocean isn’t just where we work—it’s where our story began.
Our captain, Jared Borthwick, is a proud third-generation lobster fisherman who has spent countless hours on the water, learning the rhythms of the Bay, understanding the tides, and gaining a deep respect for the sea. From working alongside his family on salmon cages to navigating these waters throughout his life, his knowledge and passion for the marine environment have been shaped by generations of experience.
Joining him is his partner Siobhan McKenna, whose love for people is matched only by her love for the ocean. She enjoys building genuine relationships with guests, sharing local stories, and creating memorable experiences for everyone who steps aboard. Together, they are united by a lifelong connection to the saltwater and a desire to share its beauty with visitors from near and far.
Whether you’re joining us for wildlife viewing, coastal sightseeing, or simply to experience the magic of life on the water, we are excited to welcome you aboard and share a piece of our maritime heritage with you.
Come experience the beauty, adventure, and traditions of the Bay with us at Island Quest Marine — where every journey is guided by experience, passion, and a deep love for the sea.
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
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.
Observe the “Catch of the Day” (Lobster, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Shark, Just to Name a Few) as Captain Jared pulls alongside family and friends.
Experience a Herring Weir demonstration by Captain Jared with all the hands-on educational tools as you learn how the sardines get from the water to the tins.
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