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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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February 8, 2023 - First Tour of the year with the T090s!
February 8, 2023 - First Tour of the year with the T090s!

Our first tour of 2023 had us visiting the T090s in Howe Sound, as well as getting to see Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, and huge groups of Surf Scoters!

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Jilann LechnerFebruary 8, 2023WhalesComment
December 18, 2022 -  Pinnipeds in the inner islands
December 18, 2022 - Pinnipeds in the inner islands

It was a beautiful day spent travelling throughout the Southern Gulf Islands in the snow!

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Jilann LechnerDecember 21, 2022Comment
December 12, 2022 - Fallen Knight near the Sunshine Coast!
December 12, 2022 - Fallen Knight near the Sunshine Coast!

Our guests cruised the Salish Sea onboard Kula, and were thankful for the heated cabin as they watched humpback whale Fallen Knight near the Sunshine Coast today! We also got to see some seals, sea lions, and a special surprise of river otters back at the dock!

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Jilann LechnerDecember 12, 2022WhalesComment
November 21, 2022 - More humpbacks near Nanaimo!
November 21, 2022 - More humpbacks near Nanaimo!

BCY1144, Strike (BCX1675), Yogi (BCY0409) and Bullet (BCX1658) were travelling close to Snake Island!

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Jilann LechnerNovember 21, 2022WhalesComment
November 19, 2022 - Yogi, Bullet, and Chinook near Snake Island
November 19, 2022 - Yogi, Bullet, and Chinook near Snake Island

We were lucky enough to have three humpback whales travelling together only ten minutes outside the Nanaimo Harbour! These whales were Bullet (BCX1658), Yogi (BCY0409), and Chinook (BCY0996).

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Jilann LechnerNovember 19, 2022WhalesComment
November 12, 2022 - Strike, Raven, and MMY0223 by Entrance Island
November 12, 2022 - Strike, Raven, and MMY0223 by Entrance Island

A trio of humpbacks (Strike (KEX0045), Qu?ušin/Raven (BCY1144), and MMY0223 were foraging by Entrance Island.

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Jilann LechnerNovember 12, 2022WhalesComment
November 9, 2022 - 4 Humpback Whales along the Sunshine Coast!
November 9, 2022 - 4 Humpback Whales along the Sunshine Coast!

It was a beautiful sunny day when the tour found 4 humpback whales near the Sunshine Coast! It was Squirrel (aka Scorch), Kelpie, MMY0223, and an unknown friend! We also got to see some exciting sea lions and harbour seals where you may not expect one!

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Jilann LechnerNovember 9, 2022WhalesComment
November 5, 2022 - Double Species day close to home port!
November 5, 2022 - Double Species day close to home port!

The T123’s were travelling fast past Piper’s Lagoon. Divot & Garibaldi were foraging near Thrasher Rock.

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Jilann LechnerNovember 5, 2022WhalesComment
October 31, 2022 - Smiley, her 2022 calf, Split Fluke, and Remie near the Sunshine Coast
October 31, 2022 - Smiley, her 2022 calf, Split Fluke, and Remie near the Sunshine Coast

Smiley (KEY0019) and her calf were travelling together close to shore. Split Fluke (BCX1068) and Remie (BCX1786) were further out in the Strait, South of Roberts Creek.

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Jilann LechnerOctober 31, 2022WhalesComment
October 26, 2022 - Still Plenty of Humpbacks!
October 26, 2022 - Still Plenty of Humpbacks!

So many humpbacks seen today! We saw a total of 7 humpback whales during this trip; Niagara, Fallen Knight, Graphite, Viking, Magpie, Harpy, and Trooper!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 26, 2022WhalesComment
October 22, 2022 - Scratchy, Nova, and Bullet
October 22, 2022 - Scratchy, Nova, and Bullet

Scratchy (KEY0011), Nova (BCY1178), and Bullet (KEX0004) were milling about today!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 22, 2022WhalesComment
October 21, 2022 - BCX0745 makes an appearance!
October 21, 2022 - BCX0745 makes an appearance!

BCX0745 (a new-to-us whale) shows up off Gibsons.

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Jilann LechnerOctober 21, 2022Whales Comments
October 20, 2022 - Honu, Omega, Bullet, and Two Spot in the Strait of Georgia
October 20, 2022 - Honu, Omega, Bullet, and Two Spot in the Strait of Georgia

Honu (KEY0030) was hanging around Entrance Island today. Two Spot (KEY0010), Omega (BCX1416's 2020 calf), and Bullet (KEX0004) were partying by Porlier Pass!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 20, 2022Whales Comments
October 18, 2022 - Humpback Soup with Honu, Two Spot and Trooper
October 18, 2022 - Humpback Soup with Honu, Two Spot and Trooper

Honu (KEY0030), Two Spot (KEY0010), and Trooper (KEX0026) - 3 of our Salish Sea regulars - were seen during today’s tour.

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Jilann LechnerOctober 18, 2022WhalesComment
October 17, 2022 - A trip to "Humpback Land" with 5 whales!
October 17, 2022 - A trip to "Humpback Land" with 5 whales!

Humpbacks humpbacks everywhere! Today we saw BCZ0342, Zephyr (KEZ0006), Two Spot (KEY0010), Snoopy (BCY0770), and El Diablo (BCX0132).

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Jilann LechnerOctober 17, 2022WhalesComment
October 16, 2022 - Humpbacks Olympus, Sherwina, and Poptart!
October 16, 2022 - Humpbacks Olympus, Sherwina, and Poptart!

Olympus (KEX0051) and Sherwina (KEY0034) were travelling together today, and Poptart (KEY0029) was foraging solo!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 16, 2022WhalesComment
October 15, 2022 - Double Species! The T018s and T049As plus 4 humpbacks!
October 15, 2022 - Double Species! The T018s and T049As plus 4 humpbacks!

We were lucky enough to get double species nice and close to home! We saw the T049As and T018s travelling together as well as two different pairs of humpback whales!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 15, 2022WhalesComment
October 14, 2022 -  Fader, Olympus, El Diablo, Frankenstein, BCZ0342, Kappa, and her 2022 calf
October 14, 2022 - Fader, Olympus, El Diablo, Frankenstein, BCZ0342, Kappa, and her 2022 calf

Another day of humpback soup! We got to see 7 different humpbacks with some very special individuals sighted, including a 29 year old whale!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 14, 2022WhalesComment
October 12, 2022 - Geometry, Prowler, Watson, and the T037A's close to home!
October 12, 2022 - Geometry, Prowler, Watson, and the T037A's close to home!

It was another great day on the water getting to see 3 different humpback whales (Geometry, Prowler, and Watson) as well as the T037A’s nice and close to home!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 12, 2022WhalesComment
October 11, 2022 - Humpback Soup!
October 11, 2022 - Humpback Soup!

We headed out to humpback land and found Orion, Nuage, Sherwina, Harpy, Trooper, and an unknown around Gabriola Island. They were feeding, tail slapping, and rolling around while we were watching them.

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Jilann LechnerOctober 11, 2022WhalesComment
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