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Note: Sightings are posted 5-7 days after the trips.

 

Current schedule: Daily departures at 12:00PM aboard our Semi-covered Vessel, Kula

 
 
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February 20, 2026 - Sleet and Sea Lions in the Salish Sea
February 20, 2026 - Sleet and Sea Lions in the Salish Sea

A search with a sprinkle of snow, some sleet and a lot of Sea Lions!

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenFebruary 20, 2026Comment
February 18, 2026 - Spending time with Pinnipeds of all kinds!
February 18, 2026 - Spending time with Pinnipeds of all kinds!

It was a lovely day spent searching the Salish Sea, getting to spend time with Steller Sea Lions, Harbour Seals, and plenty of Seabirds along the way!

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Author: Val WatsonFebruary 18, 2026Comment
February 16, 2026 - Jumping for joy - first humpback of the season!
February 16, 2026 - Jumping for joy - first humpback of the season!

Adventuring through the Southern Gulf Islands is always exciting, especially on days like today, where a humpback is found on the inside too!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterFebruary 16, 2026WhalesComment
February 15, 2026 - A family reunion of the whale kind
February 15, 2026 - A family reunion of the whale kind

Under brilliant February sunshine, we were treated to an incredible multi-generational gathering of Bigg’s orca near Nanaimo Harbour - including the T100Bs, the T101s, T100E Tharaya, and T087 Harbeson. T124C Cooper is also spotted later on.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterFebruary 15, 2026WhalesComment
February 10, 2026 - The T030Bs and T099s together, plus an eagle feeding frenzy in the Strait
February 10, 2026 - The T030Bs and T099s together, plus an eagle feeding frenzy in the Strait

The sun shone overhead as we explored the Salish Sea, finding the T030Bs and T099s travelling quickly northbound in Sansum Narrows, and then a bunch more wildlife in the Strait of Georgia, including a Bald Eagle feeding frenzy on some offshore Herring.

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Author: Val WatsonFebruary 10, 2026WhalesComment
February 2, 2026 - Peering around the Southern Gulf Islands
February 2, 2026 - Peering around the Southern Gulf Islands

We began the 2026 season adventuring along the coast during a perfect West Coast day!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterFebruary 2, 2026Comment
December 7, 2025 - A Doubles Species Day to conclude the Season!
December 7, 2025 - A Doubles Species Day to conclude the Season!

What a great way to wrap up the 2025 season! The T077s were seen travelling with T065A5 Indy in Northumberland Channel. The T046Bs were also spotted in Dodd Narrows, but apparently weren’t up for socializing today! Hale-Bopp and Kappa’s 2023 calf are also spotted!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterDecember 7, 2025WhalesComment
December 6, 2025 - Hungry Humpbacks on a cool December day
December 6, 2025 - Hungry Humpbacks on a cool December day

Humpbacks for all! We see Hammer, Octo, Sherwina, an Unknown friend, Vivaldi, her 2025 calf, and Crater outside Porlier Pass, getting in their last nibbles before the breeding season begins!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterDecember 6, 2025WhalesComment
November 26, 2025 - A Day Spent with Gentle Giants in the Salish Sea
November 26, 2025 - A Day Spent with Gentle Giants in the Salish Sea

It was another fantastic day spent on the Salish Sea, spending our time exploring the Georgia Strait and Southern Gulf Islands, as well as with five humpback whales feeding in the area: Graphite, Watson/Cerulean, Bullet, Octo, and Velvet.

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Author: Val WatsonNovember 26, 2025WhalesComment
November 23, 2025 - Graphite makes a 'splash' outside Porlier Pass with friends!
November 23, 2025 - Graphite makes a 'splash' outside Porlier Pass with friends!

The humpback soup continues outside Porlier Pass! Scuba, Dandelion, and Graphite are seen associating, and shortly after, Graphite seperates and becomes acrobatic! Afterwards, Two Spot, Yin Yang, and Velvet are spotted nearby.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterNovember 23, 2025WhalesComment
November 20, 2025 -  Another Bowl of Humpback Soup, Please!
November 20, 2025 - Another Bowl of Humpback Soup, Please!

It was another big bowl of Humpback Soup spotted outside of Porlier Pass. We spent time with Manta, Galaxia, Malachite, Poseidon, Nike, Bond, YinYang, and Meqe’! What a day!

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Author: Val WatsonNovember 20, 2025WhalesComment
November 16, 2025 - Fall feasting in the Salish Sea
November 16, 2025 - Fall feasting in the Salish Sea

We had a big bowl of humpback soup with Neowise, Uluka, Malachite, Stitch, Watson, Twinning and Manta plus some friends in the distance near Polier Pass.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenNovember 16, 2025WhalesComment
November 15, 2025 - A trio of humpbacks, followed by a trio of orca
November 15, 2025 - A trio of humpbacks, followed by a trio of orca

A trio of humpbacks is found, including Kraken, Graphite, and Tempest, traveling and fluking. A trio of orca are also found - it was the T037As, and they were as rambunctious as ever!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterNovember 15, 2025Whales Comments
November 14, 2025 - A calm day in the Salish Sea with some gentle giants
November 14, 2025 - A calm day in the Salish Sea with some gentle giants

Uluka travelling along the Gabriola Bluffs, Hale-Bopp and BCX0158 calf 2022 feeding in the Strait.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenNovember 14, 2025WhalesComment
November 12, 2025 - A Chaotic Orca Duo, plus Wolf Eel and her calf!
November 12, 2025 - A Chaotic Orca Duo, plus Wolf Eel and her calf!

Two of our favourite orca travelling together? Indy and Jude were spotted off of North Nanaimo, and we got to see Wolf Eel the humpback with her first known calf!

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Author: Val WatsonNovember 12, 2025WhalesComment
November 11, 2025 - Tempest and Graphite outside Nanaimo, and the T049As taking us home!
November 11, 2025 - Tempest and Graphite outside Nanaimo, and the T049As taking us home!

We were lucky enough to see both species of whale not too far from the Nanaimo Harbour today, with Graphite and Tempest the humpbacks feeding close to Five Finger Island, and then the T049As travelling in Northumberland Channel!

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Author: Val WatsonNovember 11, 2025WhalesComment
November 4, 2025 - Triple Species day! Humpbacks, Northern Resident Orca, and Transient Orca in one trip!
November 4, 2025 - Triple Species day! Humpbacks, Northern Resident Orca, and Transient Orca in one trip!

We spent our time during the trip with humpback whales Valiant and her calf, Northern Resident Orca A25s and A42s, and finished it off wih Transient Orca, the T101s!

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Author: Val WatsonNovember 4, 2025WhalesComment
November 1, 2025 - Humpback pairs on our 'doorstep'!
November 1, 2025 - Humpback pairs on our 'doorstep'!

We locate two pairs of humpbacks right in our ‘own backyard’ - Astroboy and Hale-Bopp are spotted near the Five Fingers Islands, and a mother-calf pair are seen near Entrance Island!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterNovember 1, 2025WhalesComment
October 30, 2025 - A trifecta of humpbacks in the Strait.
October 30, 2025 - A trifecta of humpbacks in the Strait.

Checkmate, Graphite and Achilles making their way through the Strait under stormy skies!

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenOctober 30, 2025Whales Comments
October 27, 2025 - It was a day filled with humpbacks!
October 27, 2025 - It was a day filled with humpbacks!

Mammoth/Ocean, Hammer, Magpie, Prowler and an unknown all made an appearance as we made our way through the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Val WatsonOctober 27, 2025WhalesComment
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