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Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:30AM and 3:30 PM aboard our Semi-covered Vessel, Kula and Open Zodiac Vessels, Cascadia and Keta

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August 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks for all, then the T049As traverse Galiano Island's shoreline
August 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks for all, then the T049As traverse Galiano Island's shoreline

The morning starts with four distinct humpback encounters, including Fader (BCY0195) and X-Ray (BCX1851), Orion (BCX1251), Poptart (BCY1014), and Forge (BCX2499), Nike (BCX1377), Strike (BCX1675), Octo (BCX1920), and Seltzer (BCY1274). The T049As are seen later on, coasting down Galiano Island’s shoreline.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 11, 2026WhalesComment
August 10, 2026, 3:30 PM - Orion, Barge Boy, Chi, and BCX2316 all make an appearance during the tour!
August 10, 2026, 3:30 PM - Orion, Barge Boy, Chi, and BCX2316 all make an appearance during the tour!

It was another incredible afternoon spent with a handful of humpback whales feeding in the Strait of Georgia: Orion, Barge Boy, Chi, and BCX2316!

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 10, 2026Whales Comment
August 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - A morning spent with Humpbacks in the Strait
August 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - A morning spent with Humpbacks in the Strait

We were lucky enough to spot 3 humpback whales from one boat (Orion, Barge Boy, and Fader) and a pair on the other (Chi and BCX2316) while also spotting a variety of otherwildlife.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 10, 2026Whales Comment
August 9, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpback Soup plus the T065As and T077s
August 9, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpback Soup plus the T065As and T077s

It was a beautful day spent with some humpback whales as well as orca as we explored the Salish Sea.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 9, 2026WhalesComment
August 9, 2026, 10:30 AM - A Handful of Humpbacks plus the T065As travelling with the T077s
August 9, 2026, 10:30 AM - A Handful of Humpbacks plus the T065As travelling with the T077s

It was an exciting morning spending time with A T-party between the T077s and T065As, plus humpback whales Orion, Crater, Niagara, Fader, and Vivaldi’s 2025 calf.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 9, 2026Whales Comment
August 8, 2026, 3:30 PM - Partying with the Transient Orca, plus some humpbacks close by
August 8, 2026, 3:30 PM - Partying with the Transient Orca, plus some humpbacks close by

It was an exciting evening spent with a newly formed T-party including the T036Bs, T100s, T101s, and T137A! In addition to the partying orca, we spotted humpback whales Olympus and Eros close by as well.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 8, 2026WhalesComment
August 8, 2026, 10:30 AM - Frolicking orca and a solo humpback whale
August 8, 2026, 10:30 AM - Frolicking orca and a solo humpback whale

The T036Bs excitedly travel together in the Strait of Georgia. Pingu (BCY1110) was also spotted fluking and travelling away near the White Islets.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 8, 2026WhalesComment
August 7, 2026, 3:30 PM - A family of familiar faces/fins, plus some friendly humpbacks
August 7, 2026, 3:30 PM - A family of familiar faces/fins, plus some friendly humpbacks

We visited the T019s in Stuart Channel, travelling southbound. Chi (BCZ0575), Niagara (BCY0057), and one Unknown friend were spotted in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 7, 2026WhalesComment
August 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - Double species, double the fun!
August 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - Double species, double the fun!

We briefly spot Wiggins (BCY1469), a recent entanglement survivor. Raptor’s 2024 calf (BCY0458calf2024) and Dalmatian (BCY0996) are also spotted travelling and fluking away. Later on, T137A Jack makes an appearance, this time accompanied by the T036s!

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 7, 2026WhalesComment
August 6, 2026, 3:30 PM - Oodles of Humpbacks plus the T037As
August 6, 2026, 3:30 PM - Oodles of Humpbacks plus the T037As

It was another beautiful day exploring the Salish Sea, spotting a handful of humpback whales and seeing a hunt with the T037As.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 6, 2026WhalesComment
August 6, 2026, 10:30 AM - Spending time with the T030 Siblings 🌲 plus Sherwina and her new calf!
August 6, 2026, 10:30 AM - Spending time with the T030 Siblings 🌲 plus Sherwina and her new calf!

It was a great morning spent with the T030 siblings plus humpbacks whales Chi, Sherwina and calf, plus a mystery whale!

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 6, 2026WhalesComment
August 5, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T077 siblings in Huston Channel (plus a pair of humpbacks)
August 5, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T077 siblings in Huston Channel (plus a pair of humpbacks)

T077C Neftali and T077E Misneach travel together in the Southern Gulf Islands. Chi (BCZ0575) and Snoopy/Gibbous (BCY0770)

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 5, 2026WhalesComment
August 5, 2026, 10:30 AM - A bouncy baby humpback is spotted (plus their mother and a companion)
August 5, 2026, 10:30 AM - A bouncy baby humpback is spotted (plus their mother and a companion)

Sherwina (BCY0961), her 2026 calf (BCY0961 calf 2026), and Orion (BCX1251) make some waves in the Strait of Georgia!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 5, 2026WhalesComment
August 4, 2026 - Familiar fins throughout the trip!
August 4, 2026 - Familiar fins throughout the trip!

We find a handful of humpbacks, including Raptor (BCY0458), Bond (BCX1640), Nike (BCX1377), Vivaldi (BCX1704), Snoopy/Gibbous (BCY0770) and Chi (BCZ0575). The T030 siblings are also spotted in the southern part of our range!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 4, 2026WhalesComment
August 3, 2026, 3:30 PM - Explosive Helen
August 3, 2026, 3:30 PM - Explosive Helen

We had a fantastic time today playing in the waves with Helen!

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Author: Aly KohlmanAugust 3, 2026WhalesComment
August 3, 2026, 10:30 AM - The Legacy lives on!
August 3, 2026, 10:30 AM - The Legacy lives on!

We spend the day with two different humpback pairs: Kaju (BCY1474) and Billiard (BCY1335) travelling together, as well as Divot (BCX1057) travelling with her new calf (BCX1057calf2026)!

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 3, 2026WhalesComment
August 2, 2026, 3:30 PM - Happy Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia
August 2, 2026, 3:30 PM - Happy Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia

Another wonderful afternoon with humpback whales awaited us. We spent time with Orion, Strike, Bond, and Chi as we pondered the interconnectedness of all the Salish Sea wildife we spotted today.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 2, 2026WhalesComment
August 2, 2026, 10:30 AM - Beak, Orion, Bond, and Strike spending time in the waves
August 2, 2026, 10:30 AM - Beak, Orion, Bond, and Strike spending time in the waves

It was a great morning spent with four humpback whales: Beak travelling solo, plus Strike, Orion, and Bond socailizing as a trio in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 2, 2026WhalesComment
August 1, 2026, 3:30 PM - Rainbows and Orca for the evening
August 1, 2026, 3:30 PM - Rainbows and Orca for the evening

T030A Sequoia and T030C Salix are spotted north of Gabriola Island once more! We also have a surprise encounter with T137A Jack out in the middle of the Strait of Georgia!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 1, 2026WhalesComment
August 1, 2026, 10:30 AM - Two young humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia
August 1, 2026, 10:30 AM - Two young humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia

Raptor’s 2024 calf (BCY0458 calf 2024) is spotted on the Vancouver side of the Strait of Georgia! Slice (BCX2487) was also spotted in the middle of the Strait.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 1, 2026WhalesComment
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