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

 

Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:30AM and 3:30PM on our Semi-covered Vessel and our Open Zodiac Vessels

 
 
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April 20, 2019 - T65A Family at Turn Point
April 20, 2019 - T65A Family at Turn Point

We headed south from Nanaimo to witness some playful behaviour from the T65As! This family of six includes the matriarch T65A, and her five offspring, ranging in age from her youngest, just one year old, to her oldest, a 15 year-old male.

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Jilann LechnerApril 20, 2019Comment
April 16, 2019 - Bigg's Orcas in the Strait of Georgia
April 16, 2019 - Bigg's Orcas in the Strait of Georgia

We enjoyed the calm seas as we crossed the Strait of Georgia to catch up with the T36A family!

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Jilann LechnerApril 17, 2019Comment
April 15, 2019 - An Action packed trip in Howe Sound with the T36A's
April 15, 2019 - An Action packed trip in Howe Sound with the T36A's
Jilann LechnerApril 16, 2019Comment
April 14, 2019 - A Lone Seawolf in Active Pass
April 14, 2019 - A Lone Seawolf in Active Pass

A beautiful day in the Gulf Islands archipelago, with transient orca “T77A” plus other marine life!

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Jilann LechnerApril 15, 2019Comment
April 10, 2019 - The T123's hunting in Boundary Pass
April 10, 2019 - The T123's hunting in Boundary Pass

On April 10th we got to visit with the T123’s while they hunted in Boundary Pass. After their meal we were treated to quite the show by the calf who is less than a year old!

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Jilann LechnerApril 12, 2019Comment
April 4, 2019 - Transient orca having fun in Trincomali Channel!
April 4, 2019 - Transient orca having fun in Trincomali Channel!

We were lucky enough to find the T19s and T49As close to home in Trincomali Channel having some fun playing together. This trip had lots of action!

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Jilann LechnerApril 8, 2019 Comment
April 1, 2019 - T Party in the Strait of Georgia!
April 1, 2019 - T Party in the Strait of Georgia!
Jilann LechnerApril 6, 2019Comment
October 29, 2018 - Humpback whales Nike and Zig-Zag doing cartwheels!
October 29, 2018 - Humpback whales Nike and Zig-Zag doing cartwheels!
Jilann LechnerOctober 30, 2018Comment
October 21, 2018 - Two humpback whales near Porlier Pass
October 21, 2018 - Two humpback whales near Porlier Pass
Jilann LechnerOctober 24, 2018Comment
October 20, 2018 - SIX humpbacks, yes, 6!!! Zorro, Split Fluke, Slide, Yogi, Fallen Knight, and Storm in the Strait of Georgia!
October 20, 2018 - SIX humpbacks, yes, 6!!! Zorro, Split Fluke, Slide, Yogi, Fallen Knight, and Storm in the Strait of Georgia!
Jilann LechnerOctober 22, 2018Comment
October 19, 2018 - Humpback whales Zorro, Split Fluke, Notcho, and friend!
October 19, 2018 - Humpback whales Zorro, Split Fluke, Notcho, and friend!
Jilann LechnerOctober 20, 2018Comment
October 16, 2018 - Transient orca in Nanaimo's backyard!
October 16, 2018 - Transient orca in Nanaimo's backyard!
Jilann LechnerOctober 18, 2018Comment
October 15, 2018 - Humpback whales Heather/Quattro and Raptor near Porlier Pass
October 15, 2018 - Humpback whales Heather/Quattro and Raptor near Porlier Pass
Jilann LechnerOctober 16, 2018 Comment
October 14, 2018 - Humpback whales "Slide" and friend
October 14, 2018 - Humpback whales "Slide" and friend
Jilann LechnerOctober 16, 2018Comment
October 13, 2018 - T65As Transient Orcas down South!
October 13, 2018 - T65As Transient Orcas down South!
Jilann LechnerOctober 15, 2018 Comment
October 12, 2018 - Three Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia!
October 12, 2018 - Three Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia!

What a thrill to find three humpback whales in the Strait of Georgia! In autumn our humpback whale sightings typically increase as these incredible giants begin their migration south toward their winter breeding waters in tropical seas.

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Jilann LechnerOctober 14, 2018 Comment
October 8, 2018 - Hanging out with 4 humpback whales - Big Momma and friend, Snoopy, and Graze!
October 8, 2018 - Hanging out with 4 humpback whales - Big Momma and friend, Snoopy, and Graze!
Jilann LechnerOctober 10, 2018 Comment
October 7, 2018 - Visiting with humpback whales Divot and calf Olympus!
October 7, 2018 - Visiting with humpback whales Divot and calf Olympus!
Jilann LechnerOctober 8, 2018Comment
October 6, 2018 - Two pods of orcas at San Juan Island!
October 6, 2018 - Two pods of orcas at San Juan Island!
Jilann LechnerOctober 7, 2018 Comment
October 4, 2018 - 4 Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia!
October 4, 2018 - 4 Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia!

On October 4th our boat saw 4 humpback whales in the Strait!

We are still running daily tours at 11am, rain or shine. Book your seat now for an adventure of a lifetime!

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