Our day on the Salish Sea was filled with breathtaking encounters with transient orcas, humpback whales, Steller and California sea lions, and harbor seals, highlighting the incredible marine life just off the coast of Nanaimo.
Read MoreThe Humpback noodles in the soup today were Neowise, Honu, Orion, Split Fluke, Kappa, Professor X and Notcho!
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreToday’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.
Read MoreToday'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.
Read MoreIt was an exciting morning getting to see the T002Cs and T075Bs hunting along Gabriola Island, and a visit with Wisp the Humpback Whale!
Read MoreToday'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.
Read MoreIt was a humpback party with Geometry, Meqe, Beak, Kappa, and Split Fluke all seen during our tour today!
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreIt was an amazing morning spent with the T023s and T060 brothers socializing, as well as two acrobatic humpback whales: Split Fluke and Geometry.
Read MoreIt was a wonderful trip through the Salish Sea getting to see Bandit, Harpy, Professor X, and Kappa.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe saw the T100s by UBC, the T060 brothers (T060D and T060E) by Gabriola Island, and we also saw Anvil travelling with her calf!
Read MoreWe have a spectacular sunset tour with a double species day with the T023s, Sherwina, Prowler, and Slice!
Read MoreWe 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
Read MoreSpending 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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