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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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July 2, 2023 - T099s in Trincomali Channel
July 2, 2023 - T099s in Trincomali Channel

One of our favourite pods, the T099s were hunting and travelling in Trincomali Channel.

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Jilann LechnerJuly 2, 2023WhalesComment
July 1, 2023, 3:30 PM - T099s, T065As and a couple sleepy Humpbacks
July 1, 2023, 3:30 PM - T099s, T065As and a couple sleepy Humpbacks

A double species afternoon, with both Orca and Humpbacks!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 1, 2023WhalesComment
July 1, 2023, 10:30 AM - T-party with the T065As (-A5) and T099s!
July 1, 2023, 10:30 AM - T-party with the T065As (-A5) and T099s!

We were lucky enough to see a t-party with lots socializing between the T065As and T099s.

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Jilann LechnerJuly 1, 2023WhalesComment
June 30, 2023 - Spending time with Graze's 2019 calf in the Strait of Georgia
June 30, 2023 - Spending time with Graze's 2019 calf in the Strait of Georgia

Learn all about how we ID Grazes 2019 calf and other humpbacks using their distinct markings on their tail.

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Jilann LechnerJune 30, 2023WhalesComment
June 29, 2023, 3:30 PM - Afternoon with 3 humpback whales!
June 29, 2023, 3:30 PM - Afternoon with 3 humpback whales!

It was a great afternoon spent with Zephyrs 2021 calf, Yakima, and a friend near Entrance Island.

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Jilann LechnerJune 29, 2023WhalesComment
June 29, 2023, 10:30 AM - Zephyr's 2021 calf having a ball!
June 29, 2023, 10:30 AM - Zephyr's 2021 calf having a ball!

A beautiful day in the Strait of Georgia was spent with humpback whales Zephyrs 2021 calf and Grazes 2019 calf.

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Jilann LechnerJune 29, 2023WhalesComment
June 28, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T099s and some Brown Pelicans!
June 28, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T099s and some Brown Pelicans!

While watching the T099s travelling near Vancouver we saw a rare sight overhead, some Brown Pelicans! It was a nice surprise as we watched our whales.

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Jilann LechnerJune 28, 2023WhalesComment
June 28, 2023, 10:30 AM - Hunting Machines! The T099s off Vancouver
June 28, 2023, 10:30 AM - Hunting Machines! The T099s off Vancouver

The T099s are hunting machines it seems! This group of 5 whales was alternating between hunting and travelling as we watched them, finishing off their prey with efficiency and power as they moved through the Strait.

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Jilann LechnerJune 28, 2023WhalesComment
June 27, 2023, 3:30 PM - An Afternoon with Ocular
June 27, 2023, 3:30 PM - An Afternoon with Ocular

Ocular the Humpback was foraging during the tour!

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Jilann LechnerJune 27, 2023WhalesComment
     June 27, 2023, 10:30 AM - Humpback Party in the Strait!
June 27, 2023, 10:30 AM - Humpback Party in the Strait!

Humpbacks with a side of Humpbacks on the tour into the breathtaking Salish Sea! Today’s whales included: Ocular (BCX1705), Pingu (BCY1110), Mammoth/Ocean (BCX1710), Graze’s 2019 calf (BCY0523 calf 2019), Schooner (BCX1193 calf 2021), and Zephyr’s 2021 calf (BCZ0414 calf 2021)!

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Jilann LechnerJune 27, 2023Whales Comments
June 26, 2023 - Windy and Tempest the Humpbacks
June 26, 2023 - Windy and Tempest the Humpbacks

Windy and Tempest the Humpbacks circle the Halibut Bank ODAS buoy!

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Jilann LechnerJune 26, 2023WhalesComment
June 25, 2023, 3:30 PM - Sea Lions and Seals and Birds, Oh My!
June 25, 2023, 3:30 PM - Sea Lions and Seals and Birds, Oh My!

It was quite the adventure as we searched the southern gulf islands for some whales. We ended up seeing Seals, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, and a ton of other birds along the way.

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Jilann LechnerJune 25, 2023Comment
June 25, 2023, 10:30 AM - Windy the Humpback, and Cooper and Harbeson near the Sunshine Coast
June 25, 2023, 10:30 AM - Windy the Humpback, and Cooper and Harbeson near the Sunshine Coast

We spent our morning with humpback whale Windy near Halibut Bank, and then also got to see Transient Orca T087 Harbeson and Cooper travelling near the Sunshine Coast.

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Jilann LechnerJune 25, 2023WhalesComment
June 24, 2023 - Orca all day long!
June 24, 2023 - Orca all day long!

What an amazing day spent with orca on both our morning an afternoon trips! We had the T046Bs (-B1s) travelling with the T085s in the morning, and the T123s in the afternoon!

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Jilann LechnerJune 24, 2023WhalesComment
June 23, 2023 - Family reunion with the T124s!
June 23, 2023 - Family reunion with the T124s!

What a day! All of the T124As ended up having a family reunion and partied and socialized all day.

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Jilann LechnerJune 23, 2023Whales Comments
June 22, 2023, 3:30 PM - T123s, Schooner, and Zephyr's 2021 calf
June 22, 2023, 3:30 PM - T123s, Schooner, and Zephyr's 2021 calf

We were lucky enough to get double species on this tour! The T123s travelled in Howe Sound and Schooner and Zephyrs 2021 calf were feeding near Halibut Bank.

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Jilann LechnerJune 22, 2023WhalesComment
June 22, 2023, 10:30 AM - T124A2s, T124A4s and T124A1.
June 22, 2023, 10:30 AM - T124A2s, T124A4s and T124A1.

A successful hunt, happy whales with full bellies this trip!

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Jilann LechnerJune 22, 2023WhalesComment
June 21, 2023 - T046B1s, T046C2, and the T137s
June 21, 2023 - T046B1s, T046C2, and the T137s

Learn about T046C Sam and her story of survival, as well as meet a few other of our favourite Orca!

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Jilann LechnerJune 21, 2023WhalesComment
June 20, 2023 - T046Bs and T085s again
June 20, 2023 - T046Bs and T085s again

The T046Bs and T085s having another T - Party in the Salish Sea!

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Jilann LechnerJune 20, 2023WhalesComment
June 19, 2023, 3:30 PM - T046Bs and T085s continue their adventures together
June 19, 2023, 3:30 PM - T046Bs and T085s continue their adventures together

The T046Bs and T085s continue adventuring along!

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Jilann LechnerJune 19, 2023WhalesComment
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