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Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:30AM and 3:30 PM aboard our Semi-covered Vessel, Kula and Open Zodiac Vessels, Cascadia and Keta

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September 5, 2023, 10:30 AM - A humpback heavy morning
September 5, 2023, 10:30 AM - A humpback heavy morning

We got to see some humpbacks with ants in their pants this trip, with Pony, MMX0355, and Neowise all showing off their athleticism with breaches, pectoral slapping, and some tail slapping! It was very exciting!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 5, 2023WhalesComment
September 4, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T099s were travelling in the Strait, and we saw 5 different humpbacks!
September 4, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T099s were travelling in the Strait, and we saw 5 different humpbacks!

We were lucky enough to spent time not only with the T099s, a pod of 5 transient orca, but we also came across 5 different humpback whales; Two Spot, BCX1965, Niagara, Neowise, and an unknown!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 4, 2023WhalesComment
September 4, 2023, 10:30 AM - Humpback Mania and the T038 siblings
September 4, 2023, 10:30 AM - Humpback Mania and the T038 siblings

It was an amazing day spent with rambunctious humpback whales (12) as well as two Transient Orca.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 4, 2023WhalesComment
September 3, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T038 siblings as well as Tempest, Snoopy, and Split fin
September 3, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T038 siblings as well as Tempest, Snoopy, and Split fin

T038C Borrowman and T038E Hocker continue their adventures. Tempest (BCX0837), Snoopy (BCY0770), and Split Fin (BCZ0298) are spotted in the Salish Sea.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 3, 2023Whales Comments
September 3, 2023, 10:30 AM - A Whole Lot of Whales Near Nanaimo
September 3, 2023, 10:30 AM - A Whole Lot of Whales Near Nanaimo

An interesting mix of orca today including the T037As split up between two different groups, the T101s, and half of the T137s!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 3, 2023WhalesComment
September 2, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T090s by the Mainland and a handful of Humpbacks
September 2, 2023, 3:30 PM - The T090s by the Mainland and a handful of Humpbacks

We not only got to see the T090s travelling down the Sunshine Coast, but also Raptor, Split Fluke, and Divot!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 2, 2023WhalesComment
September 2, 2023, 10:30 AM - Orca in Active Pass
September 2, 2023, 10:30 AM - Orca in Active Pass

We were lucky enough to get a glimpse of a group of orca who were transiting Active Pass.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 2, 2023Comment
September 1, 2023, 3:30 PM - Define "pod" of orca... because this group is not normal!
September 1, 2023, 3:30 PM - Define "pod" of orca... because this group is not normal!

This was probably the weirdest group of orca we have seen to date! We saw T023D3 Robin, T059, T059A2, T059A4, and T077C Neftali travelling together!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 1, 2023WhalesComment
September 1, 2023, 10:30 AM - Elusive whales, but we spent the day with Harbour Seals, Sea Lions and plenty of Birds!
September 1, 2023, 10:30 AM - Elusive whales, but we spent the day with Harbour Seals, Sea Lions and plenty of Birds!

We are very fortunate to have so many species to view in the Salish Sea!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 1, 2023Comment
August 31, 2023, 3:30 PM - T019 and T019B continue north plus a bunch of Humpbacks!
August 31, 2023, 3:30 PM - T019 and T019B continue north plus a bunch of Humpbacks!

T019 Nootka and T019B Galiano continue their journey northbound. We found lots of little groups of humpbacks, and ID’d 7 different individuals: Tempest (BCX0837), Split Fin (BCZ0298), Yogi (BCY0409), Harpy (BCY0458 calf 2020), Valiant (BCX1773), Graphite (BCX1210 calf 2019), Hendrix (BCY1278) and 1 Unknown!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 31, 2023WhalesComment
August 31, 2023, 10:30 AM - T019 Nootka and T019B Galiano travelling through Stuart Channel
August 31, 2023, 10:30 AM - T019 Nootka and T019B Galiano travelling through Stuart Channel

T019B Galiano travels through the Southern Gulf Islands along his mother T019 Nootka.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 31, 2023WhalesComment
August 30, 2023, 3:30 PM - Humpback Soup and the T100s hunting in Howe Sound
August 30, 2023, 3:30 PM - Humpback Soup and the T100s hunting in Howe Sound

Peck slaps to the left of us, blows to the right, here we are stuck in the middle of Whales! We had a big dose of humpbacks today, including Pingu (BCY1110) , Valiant (BCX1773) , Nike (BCX1377), Niagara (BCY0057), and Geometry (BCZ0338), as well as a little side of orca when we located the T100s.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 30, 2023WhalesComment
August 30, 2023, 10:30 AM - Humpback Soup with Dalmatian, Neowise, Nike, Tempest, Split Fin, Corona, and an unknown!
August 30, 2023, 10:30 AM - Humpback Soup with Dalmatian, Neowise, Nike, Tempest, Split Fin, Corona, and an unknown!

It was an amazing experience getting to see 7 different humpbacks spending time in he Salish Sea, one unknown by itself, and then 3 different pairs. Tempest and Split Fin, Dalmatian and Neowise, and Nike and Corona were all the pairs.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 30, 2023Comment
August 29, 2023, 3:30 PM - Half the T018s travelling with Neftali, as well as Humpback Chi
August 29, 2023, 3:30 PM - Half the T018s travelling with Neftali, as well as Humpback Chi

We saw Esperanza, Spouter, and Neftali travelling together near Nanoose Bay, as well as getting the double species day by finding Chi feeding near Gabriola Island.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 29, 2023whalesComment
August 29, 2023, 10:30 AM - Mischievous Chi
August 29, 2023, 10:30 AM - Mischievous Chi

It was a lovely morning spent with three different humpback whales in the Strait of Georgia: Chi, Geometry, and (suspected) Vivaldi.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 29, 2023WhalesComment
August 28, 2023, 3:30 PM - Orca in Departure bay and MMX0355 continues the solo life
August 28, 2023, 3:30 PM - Orca in Departure bay and MMX0355 continues the solo life

We saw an interesting group of orca including the T099s, T038C Borrowman, and T038E Hocker. MMX0355 continues to travel solo.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 28, 2023WhalesComment
August 28, 2023, 10:30 AM - A trio of Humpbacks and a feisty family of orca!
August 28, 2023, 10:30 AM - A trio of Humpbacks and a feisty family of orca!

A triumphant trio of humpbacks is spotted! Strike (BCX1675), her 2023 calf, and MMX0355 were feeding. We also found the T037As close to home!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 28, 2023WhalesComment
August 27, 2023, 3:30 PM - T023s Hunting, and a Honu/MMX0355 Hang Out
August 27, 2023, 3:30 PM - T023s Hunting, and a Honu/MMX0355 Hang Out

The T023s hunt some Sea lions near Lantzville, and we go check out Honu (BCX1856) and MMX0355, including a newly scarred dorsal from Honu.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 27, 2023Whales Comments
August 27, 2023, 10:30 AM - A Chainsaw T-Party, and a pair of Hawaiian Humpbacks
August 27, 2023, 10:30 AM - A Chainsaw T-Party, and a pair of Hawaiian Humpbacks

Party time with our best male T063 Chainsaw, his mother T065 Whidbey II, the T037As, and the T101s! We also saw Vivaldi (BCX1704) and Geometry (BCZ0338)!

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Jilann LechnerAugust 27, 2023WhalesComment
August 26, 2023, 3:30 PM - T-Party time!
August 26, 2023, 3:30 PM - T-Party time!

We meet up with Windy the Humpback for a little hangout, and then join up with the orca for an action-packed T-party featuring the T002Cs, T023s, T037As (probable), and T137s! We also had a brief encounter with T019 Nootka and T019B Galiano.

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Jilann LechnerAugust 26, 2023WhalesComment
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