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

 
 
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June 19, 2023, 10:30 AM - The T046Bs and T085s have a party
June 19, 2023, 10:30 AM - The T046Bs and T085s have a party

The T046Bs and the T085s make a splash during our tour!

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Jilann LechnerJune 19, 2023WhalesComment
June 18, 2023, 3:30 PM - A hunt with the T137s and Poptart the Humpback with a surprise addition
June 18, 2023, 3:30 PM - A hunt with the T137s and Poptart the Humpback with a surprise addition

The T137s had a snack. Poptart (BCY1014) was spotted travelling with her very first calf!

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Jilann LechnerJune 18, 2023WhalesComment
June 18, 2023, 10:30 AM - Humpback whales Windy and Fader
June 18, 2023, 10:30 AM - Humpback whales Windy and Fader

We got to see two of our local humpback whales: Fader and Windy during this tour!

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Jilann LechnerJune 18, 2023WhalesComment
June 17, 2023 - T100Bs off Batchelor Cove
June 17, 2023 - T100Bs off Batchelor Cove

The T100Bs were cruising near Howe Sound!

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Jilann LechnerJune 17, 2023WhalesComment
June 16, 2023, 3:30 PM - A fan-favourite Humpback and their friend
June 16, 2023, 3:30 PM - A fan-favourite Humpback and their friend

Eros (KEX0070) and Mammoth (BCX1710) were travelling together. A third Unknown shy humpback was also spotted.

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Jilann LechnerJune 16, 2023WhalesComment
June 16, 2023, 10:30 AM - A new T-party appears
June 16, 2023, 10:30 AM - A new T-party appears

The T046B1s and T046C2 meet up with the T123s North of Gabriola Island.

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Jilann LechnerJune 16, 2023WhalesComment
June 15, 2023, 3:30 PM - T-party with a side of Humpbacks
June 15, 2023, 3:30 PM - T-party with a side of Humpbacks

The T046B1s, T046C2, and T087 continue their adventures. Big Mama’s 2022 calf Moresby (BCY0324 calf 2022), Incoginto (BCX2053), Graphite (KEX0059), and Ocular (BCX1705) are spotted as well!

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Jilann LechnerJune 15, 2023WhalesComment
June 15, 2023, 10:30 AM - The T-party continues!
June 15, 2023, 10:30 AM - The T-party continues!

Our mini T-party (T046B1s, T046C, and T087) continues!

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Jilann LechnerJune 15, 2023WhalesComment
June 14, 2023, 3:30 PM - Double Species Day in the Strait of Georgia!
June 14, 2023, 3:30 PM - Double Species Day in the Strait of Georgia!

The T046B1s, T046C2, and T087 were speeding by Richmond. Windy (BCY0893) and Kelpie (KEZ0009) were diving lazily near Porlier Pass.

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Jilann LechnerJune 14, 2023WhalesComment
June 14th, 2023, 10:30 AM - Fin-footed mammals and Birds of Prey in the Gulf Islands
June 14th, 2023, 10:30 AM - Fin-footed mammals and Birds of Prey in the Gulf Islands

We searched the Southern Gulf Islands and found some wildlife along the way!

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Jilann LechnerJune 14, 2023Comment
June 13, 2023, 3:30 PM - T123s Off South Pender Island
June 13, 2023, 3:30 PM - T123s Off South Pender Island

The T123s were cruising along the Pender Islands when we saw them today!

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Jilann LechnerJune 13, 2023Comment
June 13, 2023, 10:30 AM - T Party off Saturna!
June 13, 2023, 10:30 AM - T Party off Saturna!

T-party time with the T123s, T124As, T124A1, and T124C!

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Jilann LechnerJune 13, 2023WhalesComment
June 11, 2023 - An Adventure through the Gulf Islands!
June 11, 2023 - An Adventure through the Gulf Islands!

It was quite the adventure through the Southern Gulf Islands, getting to see Seals and Bald Eagles along the way!

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Jilann LechnerJune 11, 2023Comment
June 10, 2023, 3:30 PM - T124A2s + T100Bs + T100E
June 10, 2023, 3:30 PM - T124A2s + T100Bs + T100E

The T100Bs, T100E, and the T124A2s were travelling together in the Southern Gulf Islands!

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Jilann LechnerJune 10, 2023WhalesComment
June 10, 2023, 10:30 AM - T046Cs spending time in Stuart Channel
June 10, 2023, 10:30 AM - T046Cs spending time in Stuart Channel

It was a very classic west coast day spent with a special pod of orca, the T046Cs!

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Jilann LechnerJune 10, 2023WhalesComment
June 9, 2023, 3:30 PM - T-party with the T100Bs, T124A2s, and T100E
June 9, 2023, 3:30 PM - T-party with the T100Bs, T124A2s, and T100E

The T100Bs, T124A2s, and T100E were partying it up.

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Jilann LechnerJune 9, 2023WhalesComment
June 9, 2023, 10:30 AM - T046Cs in Trincomali
June 9, 2023, 10:30 AM - T046Cs in Trincomali

The T046Cs, an uncommon pod for us, were travelling in the Southern Gulf Islands.

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Jilann LechnerJune 9, 2023WhalesComment
June 8, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T123s cruising by the BC coastline
June 8, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T123s cruising by the BC coastline

The T123s were spotted travelling by Richmond during today’s tour.

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Jilann LechnerJune 8, 2023WhalesComment
June 8, 2023, 10:30 AM - Windy the Humpback in the Strait of Georgia
June 8, 2023, 10:30 AM - Windy the Humpback in the Strait of Georgia

Windy (BCY0893) the humpback is back!

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Jilann LechnerJune 8, 2023Comment
June 7, 2023, 3:30 PM - A T-party with the T023s, T023Cs and T101s, as well as some humpback soup!
June 7, 2023, 3:30 PM - A T-party with the T023s, T023Cs and T101s, as well as some humpback soup!

T-party time with the T023s, T023Cs, and T101s! After, we got a big dose of Humpback soup featuring Olympus (KEX0051), her calf, Prowler (BCX1660), and Tempest (BCX0837)!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 7, 2023WhalesComment
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