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

 

Current schedule: Daily departures at 11:00AM on our Semi-covered Vessel

 
 
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August 14, 2022 - Sherwina returns! And the T124 sisters come back to Nanaimo
August 14, 2022 - Sherwina returns! And the T124 sisters come back to Nanaimo

T124A2 Elkugu and sister T124A4 Sabio take their families though Dodd Narrows, Sherwina visits the area for the first time this year.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 14, 2022Comment
August 13, 2022, 3:30 PM - Energetic T124A4's and T124A2's !
August 13, 2022, 3:30 PM - Energetic T124A4's and T124A2's !

The T124 Sisters in the Strait of Georgia once again!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 13, 2022Comment
August 13, 2022, 10:30 AM - Divot & Merlin near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal and a surprise visit from the T099s
August 13, 2022, 10:30 AM - Divot & Merlin near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal and a surprise visit from the T099s

We travelled south to Tsawwassen where we found Divot and Merlin travelling together, doing feeding dives. On the way home in addition to the seals and sea lions, our semi-covered boat got a quick look at the T099s before they decided to leave our vessels behind.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 13, 2022Comment
August 12, 2022 - A day spent with the T137s, T002Cs, and Two Spot the humpback!
August 12, 2022 - A day spent with the T137s, T002Cs, and Two Spot the humpback!

It was a great day for whale watching on August 12th. We spent the morning watching Two Spot the humpback and the T137s. In the afternoon the T137s had met up with the T002Cs and T124A4s and were having a t-party!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 12, 2022Comment
August 11, 2022 - Exotic humpbacks as well as the T099s!
August 11, 2022 - Exotic humpbacks as well as the T099s!

It was a day filled with lots of whales! We saw four humpbacks in the morning: Sergeant, Niagara, Diamond, and an unknown. We also saw T065A4 Ellifrit travelling solo nearby. In the afternoon we saw the T099s travelling together and having a fun time!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 11, 2022Comment
August 10, 2022 - Two Groups of Orca!
August 10, 2022 - Two Groups of Orca!

T124A4 Sabio and her bouncing baby continue to adventure with the T124A2’s, and we have a surprise second encounter with the T090’s on our way home!

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August 9, 2022, 3:30 PM - Smiley and Calf having a blast near Halibut Bank
August 9, 2022, 3:30 PM - Smiley and Calf having a blast near Halibut Bank

It was an amazing trip getting to watch Smiley and her calf celebrating near Halibut Bank.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 9, 2022Comment
August 9, 2022, 10:30 AM - Orion and Split Fluke
August 9, 2022, 10:30 AM - Orion and Split Fluke

Orion and Split Fluke were hanging out near Halibut Bank.

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August 8, 2022 - Seals in the morning and Orion makes an appearance in the afternoon!
August 8, 2022 - Seals in the morning and Orion makes an appearance in the afternoon!

Seals and sea birds in the morning, and Orion the Humpback in the afternoon!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 9, 2022 Comments
August 7, 2022 - Birds in abundance!
August 7, 2022 - Birds in abundance!

Plenty of sea birds and pinnipeds were found on our tours today!

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August 6, 2022 - Humpbacks all around!
August 6, 2022 - Humpbacks all around!

Smiley and calf make a huge splash south of Texada island while Fallen Knight and Dalmatian make some deep dives off Entrance Island.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 9, 2022Comment
August 5, 2022 - The T124 Sisters are back to Nanaimo, Zephyr makes a return to the Salish Sea!
August 5, 2022 - The T124 Sisters are back to Nanaimo, Zephyr makes a return to the Salish Sea!

The T124 Sisters return to Gabriola Island for lunch, Zephyr makes her way through the Sansum Narrows

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Jilann LechnerAugust 9, 2022Comment
August 4, 2022 - Orion and the T090's
August 4, 2022 - Orion and the T090's

Orion continues circling off the gulf islands while Eagle takes her family on a vacation through Howe Sound.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 9, 2022Comment
August 3, 2022 - The T090s and Split Fluke and Prowler
August 3, 2022 - The T090s and Split Fluke and Prowler

Eagle and her family cruise through the Salish sea, Split Fluke and Prowler make a surprise appearance at sunset.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 7, 2022Comment
August 2, 2022, 3:30 PM - Divot at Point Roberts
August 2, 2022, 3:30 PM - Divot at Point Roberts

BCX1057 Divot was seen doing feeding dives off of Point Roberts! She showed off her massive tail flukes and dorsal fin as she dove below the surface for food.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 7, 2022Comment
August 2, 2022, 10:30 AM - Searching the Salish Sea
August 2, 2022, 10:30 AM - Searching the Salish Sea

It was a beautiful morning exploring the Salish sea in search of whales and getting to see Bald Eagles, seals, sea lions, and other wildlife!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 4, 2022Comment
August 1, 2022 - The T124 Sisters travel south while Orion and Divot circle the Strait of Georgia
August 1, 2022 - The T124 Sisters travel south while Orion and Divot circle the Strait of Georgia

The T124 Sisters cruise through Navy channel while Orion and Divot forage in the Strait.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 2, 2022Comment
July 31, 2022 - Divot and momma Corona
July 31, 2022 - Divot and momma Corona

Divot was seen in the morning, and Corona & her 2022 calf were seen in the afternoon.

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July 30, 2022 - Smiley and calf!
July 30, 2022 - Smiley and calf!

Smiley returns with a brand new calf!

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July 29, 2022 - Orion and surprise Risso's dolphins
July 29, 2022 - Orion and surprise Risso's dolphins

Orion and an unusual encounter with out of town dolphins!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 29, 2022Comment
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