Trip Highlights: Went from Port McNeill past Telegraph Cove and saw the Biggs killer whales. They were close to the Dall’s porpoises. We crossed Johnstone Strait and were looking for other transients. Went west and had humpbacks in all directions. … Read More
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Whale Watching Report September 21, 2023
Trip Highlights: Well, we’ve had our kiwi whale watch adventures, but this ‘took the cake’, so to speak. One word: Perfect. We saw several pods of orca, numerous humpbacks including a 7 minute tale slapping display – epic! We saw … Read More
Whale Watching Report September 18, 2023
Trip Highlights: 20+ humpback whales; 3+ Pacific white-sided dolphins; 2 Dall’s porpoises; 2 Bigg’s killer whales (near Gilford Island); many sea otters! Hundreds of sooty Shearwaters and common murres, at least one Cassin’s auklet! Additional comments: Fantastic day. Crew went … Read More
Whale Watching Report September 16, 2023
Trip Highlights: We saw Guardian and her calf really close up, along with lots of other humpback whales, 16 in total. It was cool to see all of the otters which are new to the area. We also saw a … Read More
Whale Watching Report September 14, 2023
Trip Highlights: An amazing trip where we saw SO many humpback whales. At one point, we were surrounded by humpbacks!! We also heard them communicating as one humpback was annoyed – so lovely to see a mother and her calf … Read More
Whale Watching Report September 12/23
Trip Highlights: The trip around Port McNeill and inner islands was magical! The crew was so personable and really made the entire event so much fun. It was extra special to me to learn so much about the revitalization of … Read More
Whale Watching Report September 11, 2023
Trip Highlights: Went to Alert Bay then on from there. We saw multiple humpbacks, at least 20. Also harbour seals, sea lions and sea otters. Many birds too, shearwaters, cormorants, murrelets, eagles and more I don’t know. Additional Comments: Fantastic … Read More
Whale Watching Report September 6, 2023
Trip Highlights: We started with a splash – seeing humpback whale right away. Then on we went where we met a family of three orca who were fishing. They really gave us a show – and we saw the breach. … Read More
Whale Watching Report September 5, 2023
Trip Highlights: This was an incredible day for orca! There were orca everywhere! We also got to see several humpbacks, including Argonaut and Insomnia. Loved that they are so knowledgeable and can answer so many questions. The enthusiasm and caring … Read More