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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 20, 2024, 3:30 PM - A mini T-party and some Humpback Whales
July 20, 2024, 3:30 PM - A mini T-party and some Humpback Whales

We headed north and found ourselves not only a mini T-party with the T075Bs, T077s, and T065A5 but also some humpback whales!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 20, 2024whalesComment
July 20, 2024, 10:30 AM - T-party with some uncommon pods and a humpback too!
July 20, 2024, 10:30 AM - T-party with some uncommon pods and a humpback too!

The T075Bs, T077s, and little T065A5 Indy were partying together! There was also a surprise encounter with Bullet the humpback too!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 20, 2024WhalesComment
July 19, 2024, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia
July 19, 2024, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia

It was a lovely afternoon spent with 8 different humpback whales: Split Fluke, Arial, Slice, Valiant, Prowler, Yakima, Coyote and Beak!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 19, 2024Whales Comments
July 19, 2024, 10:30 AM - Three pairs of Humpbacks in the waves
July 19, 2024, 10:30 AM - Three pairs of Humpbacks in the waves

It was a great day on the water getting to see 2 pairs (or 3 for the semi-covered boat) as well as a ton of other wildlife!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 19, 2024WhalesComment
July 18, 2024, 3:30 PM - Family drama with the T046Bs and a pair of Humpbacks!
July 18, 2024, 3:30 PM - Family drama with the T046Bs and a pair of Humpbacks!

The T046Bs were in town! The T036A1s and the T046B1s were hanging out together, and Graze and Niagara were buddying up as well!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 18, 2024WhalesComment
July 18, 2024, 10:30 AM - The T036A1s and T046B1s Travelling together and Incognito the Humpback
July 18, 2024, 10:30 AM - The T036A1s and T046B1s Travelling together and Incognito the Humpback

It was a very exciting morning, getting to watch the T036A1s and T046B1s hunting together! We also got to spend some time with humpback whale Incognito!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 18, 2024WhalesComment
July 17, 2024, 3.30 PM - It was humpback soup with Dandelion, Coyote, Niagara, Slice, Split Fluke, and Prowler!
July 17, 2024, 3.30 PM - It was humpback soup with Dandelion, Coyote, Niagara, Slice, Split Fluke, and Prowler!

It was humpback soup in the Strait of Georgia this afternoon as we saw Coyote, Dandelion, Split Fluke, Prowler, Niagara, and Slice!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 17, 2024Whales Comment
July 17, 2024, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks and Orca and Gulls, oh my!
July 17, 2024, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks and Orca and Gulls, oh my!

It was a great day spending time with 3 separate pods of orca in the Strait of Georgia, as well as a handful of humpbacks!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 17, 2024WhalesComment
July 16, 2024, 3:30 PM - Bundles of bouncing babies!
July 16, 2024, 3:30 PM - Bundles of bouncing babies!

We enjoyed time with the T124A2s, T086A3s, Phi/Corona and calf, and much more wildlife!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 16, 2024WhalesComment
July 16, 2024, 10:30 AM - Gentle Giants in the Strait
July 16, 2024, 10:30 AM - Gentle Giants in the Strait

Today we saw BCX1416 Phi/Corona and calf, BCY1107 Dandelion and BCX1565 Crater travelling and feeding in the Strait of Georgia.

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Jilann LechnerJuly 16, 2024Whales Comment
July 15, 2024, 3:30 PM - A Whale-y great afternoon!
July 15, 2024, 3:30 PM - A Whale-y great afternoon!

Humpback Whales Smiley, Valiant, Trooper, a little yearling, and a rare peek at Harbour Porpoises!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 15, 2024WhalesComment
July 15, 2024, 10:30 AM - We had a double double this morning, not the coffee, but the species!
July 15, 2024, 10:30 AM - We had a double double this morning, not the coffee, but the species!

Spending time with the T083A3s and T124A2s as well as some gentle giants including Dalmatian, Dandelion, and an Unknown friend!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 15, 2024WhalesComment
July 14, 2024, 3:30 PM - A peaceful evening with double species
July 14, 2024, 3:30 PM - A peaceful evening with double species

The T101s continue adventuring in our area! We also run into Dandelion the Humpback and a little Unknown humpback too!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 14, 2024WhalesComment
July 14, 2024, 10:30 AM - Orca Off to the Races!
July 14, 2024, 10:30 AM - Orca Off to the Races!

We get to watch three speedy orca (the T101s) racing though the Gulf Islands!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 14, 2024WhalesComment
July 13, 2024, 3:30 PM - The T101s in Stuart Channel
July 13, 2024, 3:30 PM - The T101s in Stuart Channel

The T101s continue galivanting around Stuart Channel!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 13, 2024WhalesComment
July 13, 2024, 10:30 AM - T101s spending time in the Strait, and a mini family reunion with the T075Bs and T077s
July 13, 2024, 10:30 AM - T101s spending time in the Strait, and a mini family reunion with the T075Bs and T077s

We were lucky enough to spot two different groups of Transient Orca during our morning tours today, the T101s by themselves, and the T075Bs travelling with the T077s!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 13, 2024WhalesComment
July 12, 2024, 3:30 PM - Some Very Happy Orcas
July 12, 2024, 3:30 PM - Some Very Happy Orcas

A family reunion? The T075Bs and T077s splashing around near Nanoose Bay.

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Jilann LechnerJuly 12, 2024Whales Comments
July 12, 2024, 10:30 AM - Sunny day on the water!
July 12, 2024, 10:30 AM - Sunny day on the water!

We explored the Strait of Georgia and Southern Gulf Islands in search of whales!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 12, 2024Comment
July 11, 2024 - Last minute success!
July 11, 2024 - Last minute success!

We had to do some searching, but we found Dalmatian (BCY0994) munching away in the Strait of Georgia!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 11, 2024WhalesComment
July 10, 2024, 3:30 PM - A tail slapping good time!
July 10, 2024, 3:30 PM - A tail slapping good time!

The T099s and T036s continue adventuring around!

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Jilann LechnerJuly 10, 2024WhalesComment
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