Mariner Cruises Whale and Seabird Tours

06/24/2025

Have you ever thought about living and working on Brier or Long Island?

Maybe this is your chance!

Check out the link below! Our ferries are looking to hire new crew!

Mate 1 (Petite Passage and Grand Passage) (Multiple Positions)

06/24/2025

Well this morning is grey with a little fog hanging around, temp 12C, Southerly 23 knots. Did you know. we had a loooooong trip yesterday, our reward was getting to enjoy a humpback whale. This one we tried to watch wasn’t interested. Lots of Wilson storm petrels, it is amazing to see them all huddled up together, northern fulmar and lots of puffins, So all in all there was lots to enjoy. We will be sailing at 12.30 pm. Something To Ponder, life can be trying at times but once you stop trying to prove points in your life , hopefully life will be much more peaceful. let it be.

06/23/2025

Pelagic Birdwatching Trip

We sailed from Brier Island Nova Scotia across the shipping lanes and near New Brunswick

The mammals were minimal but there was a bounty of birds.

5-7 Atlantic Puffins
2 greater shearwaters
10-15 sooty shearwaters
3-5 Petrels (most likely Wilsons)
1 Northern Gannett
1 lonely red-necked Phalarope

The most exciting spotting was a Cory's shearwater. I have only seen this species when I do NOT have my camera. This Cory's was next to the boat so close I could see the yellow beak taunting me!

A guest aboard did get a shot good enough for an ID and I asked him to email us so we can add it to E-bird.

We are touring daily and the wildlife is wonderful!

06/23/2025

Well there is no internet here on the rock, the fog was beautiful this morning and it is clearing now, temp 13 C , wind calm, NNW 4kmh.

We plan to sail at 12.30 pm so we are excited to have a great day sailing the Bay of Fundy after the blow out yesterday and much needed rain. Something To Ponder, Rest isn’t weakness it’s Wisdom.

06/22/2025

It is overcast this morning with talk of rain this afternoon, temp 13C, wind SE 24 km/h. Did you know, Clayton would like to say thank you to evevrypne that wished him Happy Birthday , he enjoyed the afternoon sailing the Bay of Fundy with my granddaughter Captain Shaelyn at the helm, when we got home we ordered supper from Chetwick's and then we enjoyed a divine carrot cake made by Patsy Stanton, I just loved it and it was so moist , just amazing. Our trip across the Bay of Fundy was long but it was a good trip but our search for whales was not successful , we wnjoy a varity of birds and some seals. It was good to have Amy onboard. We will not be sailing today due to wind but we hope to sail tomorrow at 12.30 pm. Something To Ponder, Much Happiness is overlooked because it doesn't cost anything. Have a good day Earl, Love from home Donnie, Marion, Cheryl, Kiaunie, Kenly & Dakota, XO.

06/21/2025

The office is open, the boat is sailng, the merch is in, and we are ready to welcome you!

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06/21/2025

The Diamonds in the Harbour are amazing and the sun is shining this morning, temp 12C, wind WSW 19 km/h with gusts to 28. We sure had a lot of wind yesterday so everyone stayed tied to the dock and today we plan to sail at 12.30 pm and we hope to be able to show our guests some whales. I expect a swell from yesterday so I hope everyone has sea legs for sure. I can see the swell rolling in on the Freeport shore so I am a little worried about that. I have a birthday boy in the house today, Happy Birthday Clayton and I wish you many more and thank you for all you do for my family and I and I hope we enjoy your special day. Something To Ponder, Youth is a gift of nature, Age is a work of art

06/20/2025

Look what arrived. AUG 23!! (Oh my heavens, what an error on my (Lavena) part and Kristen (you proofed these, lol) We're chopping them up and stacking them like 20 dollar bills! :) Like the ticket reads, "A lot of 'live music' for 20 bucks! Available at RE Robicheau on Brier (later today) and Stanton's Store on Long! We happily and for your convenience except e-transfers @ [email protected]. For off-islanders, send us your address and will get them mailed out. AUG 23!! :) :)

06/19/2025

Well my view this morning is rather blank due to the fact we have fog, temp 14C, wind calm SE 14 km/h, talk of showers. Did you know, This weather is rather awful to try and find a whale to watch I always feel sorry for my guests and myself because it can be awful. We didn't sail yesterday and I was hoping today would be a better day but no such luck but Mother Nature has a way of surprising us so I hope today is the day so we can smile at each other and say well done. Something To Ponder, Life is full of surprises, never expect an easy road.

06/18/2025

Seeing whales swimming in the wild changes your brain.

🧠Your brain gets a hit of awe- a moment with whales makes you feel like you've stepped into another universe and you're experiencing their world, even just for a moment

☺️Stress levels drop- their calming presence washes over you, allowing you to let go and enjoy the moment that you're in

🐋You feel more connected to the world- we're all connected and this is their home, just as much as it is ours.

🛥️If you're going whale watching this summer choose one that is part of Whale SENSE.
Commercial whale watching tours that follow Whale SENSE practices will have little to no impact on the animals they are viewing, meaning everything you see is what the whale wants to be doing.
https://whalesense.org/