Ocean Quest Adventures

Rick Stanley is the owner and operator of Ocean Quest Adventures, Canada's largest adventure resort and dive facility proudly serving the St. John's area for over 25 years. As a recognized partner of Canadian Geographic Adventures, Ocean Quest Adventures provides guests with the experience of kayaking in the historic sea caves, iceberg excursions, close encounters with whales like no other, cod fishing out of Petty Harbour, world-class scuba diving and so much more. We also provide private boat tours for small and large groups with accommodations located in Conception Bay South.

Rick is an active fellow with Royal Canadian Geographical Society supporting numerous expedition programs and apart of the Explorers Club. Over the years, Rick and his team have won multiple awards including Sustainable Tourism Award for Canada in 2005 and 2021.

Ocean Quest Adventures operates on the 4 pillars of adventure success, Safety, Education, Respect and Fun!

''Whales and icebergs and all kinds of nice birds, special places wide open spaces and we promise to put smiles on faces!''

- Rick Stanley