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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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May 17, 2024 - The whales keep coming and they don't stop coming!
May 17, 2024 - The whales keep coming and they don't stop coming!

Time with T049A1, followed by a surprise sighting of the T124As, T124A4s, T124A1A and a final homeward diversion by T019, T019B, T049As (minus T049A1 and T049A2).

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Jilann LechnerMay 17, 2024Whales Comments
May 16, 2024 - A round trip of nearly 100 nautical miles!
May 16, 2024 - A round trip of nearly 100 nautical miles!

Spending the day with the largest Sea Lions in the world!

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Jilann LechnerMay 16, 2024WhalesComment
May 15, 2024, Sunset Tour - T090s, T087, T086A3s, and T071Bs in Howe Sound, and a Gray Whale Close to Home
May 15, 2024, Sunset Tour - T090s, T087, T086A3s, and T071Bs in Howe Sound, and a Gray Whale Close to Home

We saw a big group of orca in Howe Sound and a gray whale close to home during this sunset tour!

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Jilann LechnerMay 15, 2024WhalesComment
May 15, 2024, 12:00 - So Many Whales!
May 15, 2024, 12:00 - So Many Whales!

We saw the end of a T-party in Howe Sound with at least 8 pods present, and then got humpback whales on the way home! What a great day!

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Jilann LechnerMay 15, 2024WhalesComment
May 14, 2024 - T124As and the Mystery Calf
May 14, 2024 - T124As and the Mystery Calf

The T124As travelling and hunting between Mayne and North Pender Islands! We had tail slaps and one excited little calf who’s been bouncing around between whales. Who is your mom?

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Jilann LechnerMay 14, 2024WhalesComment
May 13, 2024 - The T065Bs and T075Bs are Partying in the Strait of Georgia
May 13, 2024 - The T065Bs and T075Bs are Partying in the Strait of Georgia

What a fantastic day spent with the T065Bs and T075Bs celebrating together in the Strait of Georgia!

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Jilann LechnerMay 13, 2024WhalesComment
May 12, 2024 - The T065Bs inside the Southern Gulf Islands
May 12, 2024 - The T065Bs inside the Southern Gulf Islands

It was another beautiful day in the Salish Sea, getting to spend time with the T065Bs, a pod of Biggs Orca. In addition to these whales, we also got to see Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, and more!

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Jilann LechnerMay 12, 2024WhalesComment
May 11, 2024 - A trip down Saanich Inlet for Double Species!
May 11, 2024 - A trip down Saanich Inlet for Double Species!

It was a great day travelling through the Southern Gulf Islands, seeing Humpback Whale Bagheera north of Sansum Narrows and T071B1, T071B2, the T075Bs, and the T086A3s.

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Jilann LechnerMay 11, 2024WhalesComment
May 10, 2024 - Double Species Day!
May 10, 2024 - Double Species Day!

Another early season double species day, with Europa and Moresby the humpback whales and the T023s, a pod of transient orca!

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Jilann LechnerMay 10, 2024WhalesComment
May 9, 2024 - Humpback whale Bagheera in Haro Strait
May 9, 2024 - Humpback whale Bagheera in Haro Strait

It was a long but fantastic day travelling south to Haro Strait to see Bagheera the humpback whale!

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Jilann LechnerMay 9, 2024Whales Comments
May 8, 2024 - A Slap-Happy T-Party and a Visit with Europa!
May 8, 2024 - A Slap-Happy T-Party and a Visit with Europa!

A double species day with the T065Bs, T075Cs and Europa the Humpback!

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Jilann LechnerMay 8, 2024Whales Comments
May 7, 2024 - Big News! Big Momma is back (and Zig Zag too).
May 7, 2024 - Big News! Big Momma is back (and Zig Zag too).

It was an amazing day spent with two of our favourite humpback whales, Big Momma and Zig Zag who were feeding along the east side of Galiano Island!

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Jilann LechnerMay 7, 2024whalesComment
May 6, 2024 - T-party continues in Howe Sound and Three Young Humpbacks Feed nearby.
May 6, 2024 - T-party continues in Howe Sound and Three Young Humpbacks Feed nearby.

It was an amazing day crossing over to Howe Sound and seeing a t-party with 10 different whales having a great time. We also saw a trio of young humpback whales travelling along the coastline not too far away.

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Jilann LechnerMay 6, 2024WhalesComment
May 5, 2024 - The Howe Sound T-party continues Plus Kata the Humpback!
May 5, 2024 - The Howe Sound T-party continues Plus Kata the Humpback!

Another amazing day in Howe Sound watching orca, as well as getting to see Humpback Whale Kata near Valdes Island!

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Jilann LechnerMay 5, 2024Whales Comments
May 4, 2024 - A T-party, a hunt, and a surprise lone male!
May 4, 2024 - A T-party, a hunt, and a surprise lone male!

What an interesting group of whales! We found half of the T086As travelling with the T146As north of Gabriola Pass!

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Jilann LechnerMay 4, 2024WhalesComment
May 3, 2024 - Double species day - A surprise grey whale, and the Howe Sound T-party starts again!
May 3, 2024 - Double species day - A surprise grey whale, and the Howe Sound T-party starts again!

We had a surprise little whale at the start - a random Grey whale in the middle of the Strait! After that we found the Howe Sound T-party (T071B1, T071B2, T086A3s, and T124A2s)!

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Jilann LechnerMay 3, 2024WhalesComment
May 2, 2024 - The Transients are still partying!
May 2, 2024 - The Transients are still partying!

The T-party continues with T071B1, T071B2, the T086A3s and the T124A2s!

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Jilann LechnerMay 2, 2024WhalesComment
May 1, 2024 - A new month, perfect for a double species day!
May 1, 2024 - A new month, perfect for a double species day!

We were lucky enough to spend time with a couple of Humpbacks and a couple of matralines of Orca T124Ds, and T023Cs!

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Jilann LechnerMay 1, 2024WhalesComment
April 30, 2024 - A Mini T-party in Howe Sound!
April 30, 2024 - A Mini T-party in Howe Sound!

It was a wonderful day on the water, the sun was shining, and the animals (the T023Cs and T124Ds) seemed to be enjoying the day too!

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Jilann LechnerApril 30, 2024Whales Comment
April 28, 2024 - A fun modge podge of orca!
April 28, 2024 - A fun modge podge of orca!

T087 Harbeson was by himself near Bowen Island. We also had a surprise T-party right outside the harbour on the way back - T071B1 Zengo, T071B2 Tasli/Nemo, the T086A3s, and the T124A2s!

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Jilann LechnerApril 28, 2024WhalesComment
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