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

 

Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:00AM aboard our Semi-covered Vessel, Kula and Open Zodiac Vessels, Cascadia and Keta

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May 22, 2026 - A bowl of Humpback soup is on the menu!
May 22, 2026 - A bowl of Humpback soup is on the menu!

We spot a dozen different humpbacks, including Roe, Bagheera, BCX1416 calf 2024, Pyramid/Monarch/Kraken, Banya/Rubber Ducky, Incognito, BCY0458 calf 2024, Hendrix, Nova, Forge, Pingu, and Kelpie!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterMay 22, 2026WhalesComment
May 21, 2026 - Beak is back
May 21, 2026 - Beak is back

Spending time with a well known Humpback

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenMay 21, 2026WhalesComment
May 21, 2026 - Seals and Sea Lions sunning in the Salish Sea
May 21, 2026 - Seals and Sea Lions sunning in the Salish Sea

We saw several species of piniped soaking up the rays on the rocks!

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenMay 21, 2026Comment
May 20, 2026 - Three seperate whale encounters in one trip!
May 20, 2026 - Three seperate whale encounters in one trip!

Raptor’s 2024 calf (BCY0984calf2024) is spotted near Mayne Island, T087 Harbeson travels with T101s and the T124As off of Galiano Island’s shoreline, and one last surprise encounter with the T086A1s, T086A3 Tyndall, and T100E Tharaya at Dodd Narrows on the way home!

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Author: Hayleigh HilbertMay 20, 2026WhalesComment
May 19, 2026 - Celebrations with the T086As plus 4 humpbacks
May 19, 2026 - Celebrations with the T086As plus 4 humpbacks

It was another exciting double species day for us, getting to see the T086As celebrating a successful hunt, and humpback whales Dalmatian, Ulli, Calypso, and HW-MN0510858 feeding not too far away in the Strait.

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Author: Val WatsonMay 19, 2026WhalesComment
May 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - The Humpbacks are back with a splash!
May 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - The Humpbacks are back with a splash!

The backbacks are back, and they’re back with a splash! We got to see a total of 8 humpbacks during today’s tour across the two boats, including Split Fluke, Pingu, Kelpie, HW-MN0510858, Ulli, and Wiggins!

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Author: Val WatsonMay 18, 2026WhalesComment
May 17, 2026, 3:30 PM - A massive party starts off of Halibut Bank!
May 17, 2026, 3:30 PM - A massive party starts off of Halibut Bank!

The orca party it up! Present today were T011A Rainy, the T046Bs, the T049As (-A1), T051 Roswell, T063 Chainsaw, T065 Whidbey II, and the T086As, for a total of 23 orca! A pair of humpbacks (BCZ0410 Anvil and BCY1021 Neptune) are also spotted afterwards!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterMay 17, 2026WhalesComment
May 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - A Trio of Hungry Humpbacks
May 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - A Trio of Hungry Humpbacks

Setting off into the Straight of Georgia, guests and crew were greeted by humpback whales Anvil (BCZ0410), Neptune (BCY1021), and Morine (BCY1465). This trio of humpback whales spent their time feeding and sleeping!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonMay 17, 2026WhalesComment
May 16, 2026 - Orcas hunting in Sansum Narrows!
May 16, 2026 - Orcas hunting in Sansum Narrows!

The T046Bs and T011A Rainy hunted sealions together in Sansum Narrows. After a successful hunt, a celebration was in order, with lots of tail slaps and breaching!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonMay 16, 2026WhalesComment
May 15, 2026 - An orca quartet and a humpback trio!
May 15, 2026 - An orca quartet and a humpback trio!

The T086A1s, T086A3 Tyndall, and T100E Tharaya hunt off of Neck Point! A trio of humpbacks, including Wiggins (BCY1469), Roe (BCY1472), and X_pialidocious (KEY0059), are spotted tail slapping away!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterMay 15, 2026WhalesComment
May 14, 2026 - Double species in the SOG
May 14, 2026 - Double species in the SOG

Lunge feeding with Calypso and Wolf Eel then hunting with the T046Bs and T011A in the Strait.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenMay 14, 2026Whales Comments
May 12, 2026 - A shy humpback forages off Thrasher Rock
May 12, 2026 - A shy humpback forages off Thrasher Rock

Young Crackle (BCY1227) travels off of the Flat Top Islands!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterMay 12, 2026WhalesComment
May 11, 2026 - A quick meal with the T019s
May 11, 2026 - A quick meal with the T019s

It was snack time times two as the T019s hunted just outside of Nanaimo.

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Author: Val WatsonMay 11, 2026WhalesComment
May 10, 2026 - A mothers day treat with some Salish Sea supermoms!
May 10, 2026 - A mothers day treat with some Salish Sea supermoms!

It was a mothers day spent with some of the best moms in the Salish Sea, including Reef (T101), Whidbey II (T065) and Olympus the humpback!

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Author: Val WatsonMay 10, 2026WhalesComment
May 9, 2026 - Orca Party in the Outer Nanaimo Harbour
May 9, 2026 - Orca Party in the Outer Nanaimo Harbour

Vessles Kula and Keta set off into the Salish Sea and quickly found success! In the outer Nanaimo Harbour, the T123’s, T041B1’s and T046C2 were having an extended family reunion!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonMay 9, 2026WhalesComment
May 7, 2026 - Graphite and Prowler return from their vacation, plus the T049As!
May 7, 2026 - Graphite and Prowler return from their vacation, plus the T049As!

What a day! Graphite and Prowler the humpbacks travelled together towards Dodd Narrows, plus the T049As were spotted not far from there in Pylades Channel.

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Author: Val WatsonMay 7, 2026WhalesComment
May 6, 2026 - Celebrating Orca in the Strait of Georgia
May 6, 2026 - Celebrating Orca in the Strait of Georgia

It was a very exciting time with the T086As and T124A4s who were partying it up on the East side of Gabriola Island.

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Author: Val WatsonMay 6, 2026Whales Comments
May 5, 2026 - A family affair?
May 5, 2026 - A family affair?

A lovely day spent hanging out with T049A2 Jude and T051 Roswell, but is there more to this story than meets the eye?

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Author: Aly KohlmanMay 5, 2026WhalesComment
May 4, 2026 - Chainsaw (and Whidbey II) near Howe Sound!
May 4, 2026 - Chainsaw (and Whidbey II) near Howe Sound!

A famous pair of orca, T063 Chainsaw and his mother T065 Whidbey II, travel outside Howe Sound. Harbour Porpoises and Pacific white-sided Dolphins are also spotted near McCall Bank!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterMay 4, 2026WhalesComment
May 3, 2026 - A Sunny Day for a Tour of the Salish Sea!
May 3, 2026 - A Sunny Day for a Tour of the Salish Sea!

On this bright and sunny morning, passengers and crew aboard Kula spend the day touring through the Southern Gulf Islands in search of some spectacular wildlife!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonMay 3, 2026Comment
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