MASONRY BLOG

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trip Highlights:  Fantastic commentary from the captain and Marieke.  Very friendly environment that encouraged questions and it was very informative.  Learned a lot about whales and they history of the area.  It’s clear that the crew are experts in wildlife … Read More

Trip Highlights:  4 pods orca, 9 humpbacks, sea lions, sea otters, dolphins Additional Comments:  Wow!  What a day.  Can’t imagine seeing more in a 4 hour tour. Nicky, Victoria