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

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August 28, 2026, 3:30 PM - Where Orca Gather and Humpbacks Feed
August 28, 2026, 3:30 PM - Where Orca Gather and Humpbacks Feed

A long journey south brought us to the end of a T-party with the rare T166As, followed by a spectacular gathering of feeding humpbacks and a peaceful stop with Harbour Seals at Stinky Rock.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 28, 2026WhalesComment
August 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - Jude Close to home and Split Fluke and Prowler in the Strait
August 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - Jude Close to home and Split Fluke and Prowler in the Strait

Spending time with Jude in Northumberland Channel, Split Fluke and Prowler in the Strait, and plenty of species at Stinky Rock made for an unforgettable tour!

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 28, 2026WhalesComment
August 27, 2026, 3:30 PM - "Waving" hello to a T-Party, plus a "little" look at Cassiopeia
August 27, 2026, 3:30 PM - "Waving" hello to a T-Party, plus a "little" look at Cassiopeia

Spending time in the waves with the T100s and T035As travelling together in a T-party was great, as well as seeing Cassiopeia the humpback further south.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 27, 2026WhalesComment
August 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - A spoonful of Humpback Soup!
August 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - A spoonful of Humpback Soup!

A beautiful morning was spent in what we call “Humpback Soup”. We saw Chi, Holey Moley, Bond, BCX2316, Zig Zag, and Split Fin all spending time in the same area!

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 27, 2026WhalesComment
August 26, 2026, 3:30 PM - Crater/Mensa has a new friend
August 26, 2026, 3:30 PM - Crater/Mensa has a new friend

It was an exciting afternoon getting to explore the social relationships found among humpback whales, featuring Crater/Mensa, BCX2316, Harpy and her 2026 calf.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 26, 2026WhalesComment
August 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - A fun time with Humpback Whales
August 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - A fun time with Humpback Whales

It was an exciting morning spend with Crater/Mensa being active at the surface, plus Arial and BCX2316 feeding near Valdes Island.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 26, 2026WhalesComment
August 25, 2026, 10:30 AM - Familiar fins of various sizes!
August 25, 2026, 10:30 AM - Familiar fins of various sizes!

We start the day with three seperate humpback encounters, where we see Beak (BCX1606), Wolf Eel’s 2025 calf (BCY0940 calf 2025), and one Unknown. We take the adventure inside the Southern Gulf Islands, where the T046Bs are found!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 25, 2026WhalesComment
August 25, 2026, 3:30 PM - Three seperate orca encounters in one trip!
August 25, 2026, 3:30 PM - Three seperate orca encounters in one trip!

The T046Bs make their way through Northumberland Channel. The T101s are found outside North Nanaimo. The T035As alongside T063 Chainsaw and T065 Whidbey II skirt along Valdes Island.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 25, 2026WhalesComment
August 24, 2026, 3:30 PM - Non-Stop Whales Across the Salish Sea
August 24, 2026, 3:30 PM - Non-Stop Whales Across the Salish Sea

Spending time with the T101s in Stuart Channel, the T046Bs in Satellite Channel, and Valiant and Mantis in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 24, 2026WhalesComment
August 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - A Humpback Extravaganza in the Strait of Georgia
August 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - A Humpback Extravaganza in the Strait of Georgia

It was a wonderful morning spending time with Fader, Orion, Big Mama, Frankenstein and Prowler feeding in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 24, 2026WhalesComment
August 23, 2026, 3:30 PM - Double species inside the Islands
August 23, 2026, 3:30 PM - Double species inside the Islands

Hydra (BCY1000) is spotted in Trincomali Channel. The T101s also make a surprise appearance in the same area!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 23, 2026WhalesComment
August 23, 2026, 10:30 AM - A soup-y Sunday adventure
August 23, 2026, 10:30 AM - A soup-y Sunday adventure

Many humpbacks are seen scattered throughout the area, including Crater/Mensa (BCX1565), Constellation (BCX1784), Chi (BCZ0575), Yogi (BCY0409), Valiant (BCX1773), Mantis (BCX0936), and one Unknown. The T035As are seen travelling near Valdes Island!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 23, 2026WhalesComment
August 22, 2026, 3:30 PM - A trio of sightings in a single trip!
August 22, 2026, 3:30 PM - A trio of sightings in a single trip!

T063 Chainsaw and T065 Whidbey II are spotted travelling through the Strait of Georgia. Later, we see Frankenstein (BCX1358) and Dalmatian (BCY0994) together near Porlier Pass. As we start to make our way back to home port, the T036A1s and T065A5 Indy are spotted going through Gabriola Pass.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 22, 2026WhalesComment
August 22, 2026, 10:30 AM - A trio of humpbacks and a quartet of orca
August 22, 2026, 10:30 AM - A trio of humpbacks and a quartet of orca

Niagara (BCY0057), Double Double (BCX2492), and Vivaldi’s 2025 calf (BCX1704calf2025) are spotted associating off of Bowen Island. The T124Ds are seen dipping into Howe Sound for lunch!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 22, 2026WhalesComment
August 21, 2026, 3:30 PM - An Orca family Reunion plus Humpback Soup 🍲
August 21, 2026, 3:30 PM - An Orca family Reunion plus Humpback Soup 🍲

The T002Cs alongside T002B were spotted near Nanaimo, plus humpback whales Kaju, Vector, Crackle, Graphite, Zig Zag, Olympus, and Pingu near Halibut Bank

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 21, 2026WhalesComment
August 21, 2026, 10:30 AM - A splash-tastic morning with orca and humpbacks
August 21, 2026, 10:30 AM - A splash-tastic morning with orca and humpbacks

Tempest (BCX0837) and her 2026 calf (BCX0837calf2026) continue their travels through the Salish Sea. Chi (BCZ0575), Split Fluke (BCX1068), and Crater/Mensa (BCX1565) make a splash together. The T101s are also seen travelling together along the Southern Gulf Islands.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 21, 2026Whales Comments
August 20, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks off of Porlier Pass, and the T101s in Ladysmith Harbour
August 20, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks off of Porlier Pass, and the T101s in Ladysmith Harbour

Five humpback whales are found in the Strait of Georgia, including Crater/Mensa (BCX1565), Valiant (BCY1773), Sherwina (BCY0961), Sherwina’s 2026 calf (BCY0961Calf2026), Chomper (BCX2192), and Nike (BCX1377). We also venture to Ladysmith Harbour, where the T101s were spotted travelling!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterAugust 20, 2026WhalesComment
August 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - The T101s in Dodd Narrows
August 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - The T101s in Dodd Narrows

The T101s travelling North through Dodd narrows towards the Nanaimo Harbour. Plus a bunch of pinnipeds further south.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 20, 2026WhalesComment
August 19, 2026, 3:30 PM - Whales spotted throughout the Strait
August 19, 2026, 3:30 PM - Whales spotted throughout the Strait

It was a non-stop adventure filled with whale encounters including humpback whales Beak, Chi, and Windy, plus encounters with the T035As and T036A1s travelling together, and the T101s solo.

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 19, 2026WhalesComment
August 19, 2026, 10:30 AM - Three different encounters within 15 minutes of Nanaimo!
August 19, 2026, 10:30 AM - Three different encounters within 15 minutes of Nanaimo!

It was an amazing morning spent close to Nanaimo with three different whale encounters: the T101s near Dodd Narrows, the T069s off North Nanaimo, and Allusion near Neck Point!

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Author: Val WatsonAugust 19, 2026WhalesComment
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