Author Archives: Whaletime

Trip Highlights:  We saw a very cute sea otter lounging, then right away we saw T46B’s (group of Biggs’ transient orcas) with an adorable baby.  They were travelling along at a good pace.  Then it was humpback soup!  We saw … Read More

Trip Highlights:  So many humpbacks!  We saw at least 10 different whales.  I have never seen humpbacks socializing in a group, which was amazing to see.  I was able to photograph several tails.  Excellent information from Marieke – she is … Read More

Trip Highlights:  What didn’t we see?!  Northern resident Orca (A54’2, A50’s, A34’s), humpbacks (everywhere!), Dall’s porpoise, Pacific white-sided dolphins, an individual sea otter and a group of Biggs’ killer whales, eagle and other marine birds (rhinoceros auklets!). Additional Comments:  I … Read More

Trip Highlights:  3 pod of killer whales (1 pod hunting off an island; 3 humpbacks (just one tail) and sea otters. Additional comments:  Lovely, clear, calm day.  Interesting insights of the whales and indigenous people.  Met “Conga” the humpback whale … Read More

Trip Highlights:  An absolutely extraordinary trip!  A rare experience to encounter 3 clans of Orca all gathered together socializing and feeding.  We estimated a total of 25-30 Orca!  Every direction you looked you would see a group cruising along the … Read More

Trip Highlights:  We went south of Port McNeill past Alert Bay and around some of the most beautiful scenery on earth.  We saw multiple Orca pods, breaching calves and some giant males. We observed a salmon test set and saw … Read More

Trip Highlights:  We saw many orcas, humpback and sea otters today.  We went out past Alert Bay and visited many of the local islands. Additional Comments:  Staff was amazing and happy to answer all questions.  Once in a lifetime trip … Read More

Trip Highlights:  It was an awesome day!  We saw many otters up close, including a large group hanging out and playing.  We saw 5 humpbacks, all them showed their tails!  We saw “Claw” up close while was feeding.  We tracked … Read More

Trip Highlights:  The orcas showed up for us and they were magical.  The guide was engaging and informative (Marieke).  The captain and a great sense of humour.  We love the fact that we are on a boat that doesn’t contribute … Read More

Trip Highlights:  The T60 family of orcas and both types of orca on the same trip!  We saw more wildlife than we could every have imagined – humpback whales, orca, dolphins, porpoise, sea otters (an actual raft of about 30 … Read More