MASONRY BLOG

Trip Highlights:  We got to see a small group of orcas, loads of dolphins and at least 5 humpback whales.  We were accompanied by elders of the Namgis First Nation, who sang to the orcas.  Just beautiful. Additional Comments:  Bill … Read More

Trip Highlights:  Species spotted:  sea otters (a lot!),  killer whales (a big group), sea lions, Dall’s Porpoises, harbour porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins with killer whales and I don’t know how many humpbacks. Additional Comments:  Very nice trip with a very … Read More

Trip Highlights:  Beautiful weather and so much to see!  We went along the shore of Malcolm Island to Lizard Point where we not only spotted humpback whales but also a playful group of A23 and I16 orca – what a … Read More

Trip Highlights:  Within 5 minutes we were floating watching sea otters amongst the kelp, 10-20 individual males.  30 minutes later we were through the sea mist and amongst the orcas, feeding close to shore, 3 breaches.  After a short ride, … Read More

Trip Highlights:  We saw orca, humpback with a baby.  The northern sea lions were so funny and the sea otters are cute!  This is my 4th time with Bill and I will be back! Additional Comments:  Thee was thunder and … Read More

Trip Highlights:  Soon after leaving Port McNeill we came across a sea otter.  Then onward we went and came across a humpback tail slapping (Menser) who was launching tail quite a bit.  There was also another humpback which was Stingray.  … Read More

Trip Highlights:  We saw sea otters, sea lions, a family of orca, 11 humpbacks and porpoise and a baby eagle.  The orca were amazing.  They jumped out of the water, slapping their tails.  Spectacular! Additional Comments:  The crew were amazing.  … Read More

Trip Highlights:  We saw an amazing 8 humpback whales today and learned so much about their feeding habits.  Even more interesting was what we learned about rhinoceros auklets and the food sources they have in common with the humpbacks.  Sea … Read More

Trip Highlights:  Went East in Johnstone Strait, played in the Cracroft rip, went down Baronet Pass and saw the T019 Biggs killer whales, 2 humpbacks in the Cracroft rip, eagles at Pearse Islands and see otters galore at Haddington Island. … Read More

Trip Highlights:  Great crew, fab boat.  We went south out of Port McNeill to the south end of Plumper Island and saw several humpbacks, sea otters, harbour seals, bald eagles and their 2 fledglings (3 in total); warm inside and … Read More