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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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September 17, 2024 - Humpback Soup off Valdes Island!
September 17, 2024 - Humpback Soup off Valdes Island!

The Humpback noodles in the soup today were Neowise, Honu, Orion, Split Fluke, Kappa, Professor X and Notcho!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 17, 2024WhalesComment
September 16, 2024 - Encountering Bandit in the Strait of Georgia
September 16, 2024 - Encountering Bandit in the Strait of Georgia

We explored the Southern Gulf Islands, stopping to observe Harbour Seals and Steller Sea Lions at Stinky Rock before encountering "Bandit," the 2020 calf of Raccoon.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 16, 2024WhalesComment
September 15, 2024 - The T069s travelling near Nanoose Bay
September 15, 2024 - The T069s travelling near Nanoose Bay

This morning's tour featured a rare sighting of the T069s near Nanoose Bay, a stop to observe Harbour Seals at Snake Island, California Sea Lions at Harmac, and a brief encounter with a second orca pod before returning to Nanaimo.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 15, 2024WhalesComment
September 14, 2024, 3:30 PM - A surprise visit from the T109As as well as a pair of Humpbacks
September 14, 2024, 3:30 PM - A surprise visit from the T109As as well as a pair of Humpbacks

This afternoon’s tour in the Southern Gulf Islands featured a thrilling encounter with the T109A orca pod hunting Harbour Seals near Chemainus, followed by sightings of humpbacks Europa and Prowler traveling together, and concluded with a visit to Stinky Rock to observe Steller Sea Lions and Harbour Seals.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 14, 2024WhalesComment
September 14, 2024, 10:30 AM - An Orca Extravaganza and a Mysterious Humpback
September 14, 2024, 10:30 AM - An Orca Extravaganza and a Mysterious Humpback

Today’s whale-watching trip featured an exhilarating "T-party" with several transient orca pods, including the T002Cs, T075Bs, and T060 brothers, displaying playful behavior like breaching and tail-slapping near Parksville, followed by the discovery of a mysterious humpback whale near Hornby Island that we couldn’t match in the catalogue.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 14, 2024WhalesComment
September 13, 2024, 3:30 PM - Sea Lion Harassment by the T002Cs and T075Bs
September 13, 2024, 3:30 PM - Sea Lion Harassment by the T002Cs and T075Bs

Today's whale-watching trip through the Salish Sea featured exciting encounters with the T002Cs and T075Bs hunting near Stinky Rock and playful humpback whales Kappa and Split Fluke before both boats returned to Nanaimo.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 13, 2024WhalesComment
September 13, 2024, 10:30 AM - T002Cs and T075Bs outside of Nanaimo and Wisp the Humpback
September 13, 2024, 10:30 AM - T002Cs and T075Bs outside of Nanaimo and Wisp the Humpback

It was an exciting morning getting to see the T002Cs and T075Bs hunting along Gabriola Island, and a visit with Wisp the Humpback Whale!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 13, 2024WhalesComment
September 12, 2024, 3:30 PM - Hunting with the T002Cs and T075Bs and seeing the T019s in the Strait
September 12, 2024, 3:30 PM - Hunting with the T002Cs and T075Bs and seeing the T019s in the Strait

Today's whale-watching trip from Nanaimo offered an exciting glimpse into orca behavior, including a dramatic seal hunt by the T002Cs and T075Bs in the Winchelsea Island Archipelago, a brief encounter with the T019s, and a peaceful stop at a Harbour Seal haul-out.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 12, 2024WhalesComment
September 12, 2024, 10:30 AM - Humpback Party
September 12, 2024, 10:30 AM - Humpback Party

It was a humpback party with Geometry, Meqe, Beak, Kappa, and Split Fluke all seen during our tour today!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 12, 2024WhalesComment
September 11, 2024, 3:30 PM - Orca everywhere and a bowl of Humpback Soup
September 11, 2024, 3:30 PM - Orca everywhere and a bowl of Humpback Soup

Our day on the water was filled with remarkable sightings of transient orcas, California sea lions, and playful humpback whales, offering a captivating glimpse into the rich marine biodiversity of the Strait of Georgia.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 11, 2024WhalesComment
September 11, 2024, 10:30 AM - Transient Orcas and Playful Humpbacks
September 11, 2024, 10:30 AM - Transient Orcas and Playful Humpbacks

It was an amazing morning spent with the T023s and T060 brothers socializing, as well as two acrobatic humpback whales: Split Fluke and Geometry.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 11, 2024Whales Comments
September 10, 2024 - Observing Humpback Whales and Marine Life in the Salish Sea
September 10, 2024 - Observing Humpback Whales and Marine Life in the Salish Sea

It was a wonderful trip through the Salish Sea getting to see Bandit, Harpy, Professor X, and Kappa.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 10, 2024WhalesComment
September 9, 2024, 3:30 PM - Two pairs of Humpbacks and a lot of other wildlife!
September 9, 2024, 3:30 PM - Two pairs of Humpbacks and a lot of other wildlife!

A zodiac-style vessel departed Nanaimo Harbour into the wildlife-rich Strait of Georgia, where we encountered two pairs of humpback whales, visited Stinky Rock filled with seals and sea lions, and enjoyed stunning views of Mount Baker before returning.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 9, 2024WhalesComment
September 9, 2024, 10:30 AM - Whales, Sea Lions, and Scenic Wonders
September 9, 2024, 10:30 AM - Whales, Sea Lions, and Scenic Wonders

We explored the Salish Sea, encountering playful humpback whales, Sherwina and Bandit, slapping their fins, followed by a visit to Stinky Rock to see Steller sea lions and harbor seals, and ended the tour at the Gabriola Bluffs with its stunning sandstone cliffs and nesting cormorants.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 9, 2024WhalesComment
September 8, 2024, 3:30 PM - Crinkle’s Big Kill
September 8, 2024, 3:30 PM - Crinkle’s Big Kill

We set out from Nanaimo in search of whales and encountered two different pods of orcas—the T037As successfully hunting a porpoise and later, the T035As near Nanaimo—along with two humpback whales traveling together.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 8, 2024WhalesComment
September 8, 2024, 10:30 AM - The T100s get 'schooled' (travelling by UBC)!
September 8, 2024, 10:30 AM - The T100s get 'schooled' (travelling by UBC)!

We saw the T100s by UBC, the T060 brothers (T060D and T060E) by Gabriola Island, and we also saw Anvil travelling with her calf!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 8, 2024WhalesComment
September 7, 2024, 3:30 PM - A double stuffed afternoon, spending time with Orca and Humpbacks!
September 7, 2024, 3:30 PM - A double stuffed afternoon, spending time with Orca and Humpbacks!

We have a spectacular sunset tour with a double species day with the T023s, Sherwina, Prowler, and Slice!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 7, 2024Whales Comments
September 7, 2024, 10:30 AM - Orca in the waves!
September 7, 2024, 10:30 AM - Orca in the waves!

We got to spend time with Biggs Orca (the T002Cs and T075Bs) today in the Strait, as well as a quick look at humpback whale Sherwina and the T023s

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 7, 2024WhalesComment
September 6, 2024 - Spending time with Humpbacks off the Flat Top Islands, and the T030Bs close to home!
September 6, 2024 - Spending time with Humpbacks off the Flat Top Islands, and the T030Bs close to home!

Spending time with humpback whales Sherwina, Orion, Professor X, and Sherwina's 2021 calf as well as a first time visit from Biggs orca pod: the T030Bs!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 6, 2024Whales Comments
September 5, 2024, 3:30 PM - Fast moving Orca and some humpback whales
September 5, 2024, 3:30 PM - Fast moving Orca and some humpback whales

Another exciting trip with the T002Cs and T075Bs moving quickly down the Strait. We also saw Valiant, Geometry, Scuba, Europa, and an unknown!

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 5, 2024WhalesComment
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