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Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:30AM and 3:30PM on our Semi-covered Vessel and our Open Zodiac Vessels

 
 
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October 25, 2024 - An Encounter of the Close Kind
October 25, 2024 - An Encounter of the Close Kind

We hang out with Humpback Zig Zag and her new gentleman friend Split Fin, before a friendly encounter with Astroboy and Thunderbolt!

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Author: Desarae PoierOctober 25, 2024Whales Comments
October 23, 2024 - Humpbacks in the Strait and a mini T-Party!
October 23, 2024 - Humpbacks in the Strait and a mini T-Party!

During this trip we encountered humpback whales Manta and Zig Zag, as well as orca including the T037As and Chainsaw with Whidbey. Along the way, we also spotted Steller sea lions, harbor seals, and various sea birds.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenOctober 23, 2024Whales Comments
October 22, 2024, 12:00 pm - Double Species day in the Strait
October 22, 2024, 12:00 pm - Double Species day in the Strait

We encountered the T101s hunting, multiple groups of humpback whales, seals, and even bald eagles during our tour today!

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Author: Val WatsonOctober 22, 2024Whales Comments
October 22, 2024, 7:00 am - An early morning with Humpback Whales
October 22, 2024, 7:00 am - An early morning with Humpback Whales

It was a beautiful early morning spent with Kappa, Honu, Quadrata, Manta, and Zig Zag, as well as a lot of other wildlife!

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Author: Val WatsonOctober 22, 2024WhalesComment
October 21, 2024 - Humpback Soup Off Gabriola Island
October 21, 2024 - Humpback Soup Off Gabriola Island

We found ourselves surrounded by humpbacks everywhere we looked! We ended up spotting a total of 12 humpback whales between our two vessels today.

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Author: Val WatsonOctober 21, 2024WhalesComment
October 17, 2024 - Humpback Pairs Times Two
October 17, 2024 - Humpback Pairs Times Two

We searched the Salish Sea, finding two pairs of humpbacks along the way: Beak and Bump, and Sherwina and Arial! In addition to the whales we got to see sea lions, cormorants, and even a river otter!

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Author: Val WatsonOctober 17, 2024WhalesComment
October 16, 2024 - Two humpbacks and a pod of orca right outside the harbour!
October 16, 2024 - Two humpbacks and a pod of orca right outside the harbour!

Niagara and Bullet the humpbacks were associating by Snake Island. The elusive T099s made their way towards Dodd Narrows!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterOctober 16, 2024WhalesComment
October 15, 2024 - A trip to Humpback Land
October 15, 2024 - A trip to Humpback Land

Today's whale-watching adventure from Nanaimo took us through scenic waterways, where we encountered playful humpback whales, sea lions, harbor seals, and a bald eagle, making for an unforgettable day on the water.

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Author: Val WatsonOctober 15, 2024Whales Comments
October 13, 2024 - Humpbacks, Humpbacks, and more Humpbacks!
October 13, 2024 - Humpbacks, Humpbacks, and more Humpbacks!

We ended up spending time with 10 different humpbacks whales during the trip today between our two vessels, including some of our favourites: Kappa, Stripe, Spock, Snoopy and more!

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Author: Val WatsonOctober 13, 2024WhalesComment
October 12, 2024 - Humpbacks galore, a mismatch of orca... and a Sea otter?!
October 12, 2024 - Humpbacks galore, a mismatch of orca... and a Sea otter?!

We ended up spotting a total of 12 humpback whales across our three vessels today as well as an uncommon group of orca - the T030Bs and T117Bs - travelling together in Trincomali Channel. In addition to our whales, we had a rare sighting of a Sea Otter spending time in Dodd Narrows, an amazing encounter to end this day!

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Author: Val WatsonOctober 12, 2024WhalesComment
October 11, 2024 - Slappy Humpbacks and a familiar family of Orca
October 11, 2024 - Slappy Humpbacks and a familiar family of Orca

Iota and Professor X were being splash happy. The T065As finished a hunt and were busy travelling!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 11, 2024Whales Comments
October 10, 2024 - A couple of pairs of Humpbacks!
October 10, 2024 - A couple of pairs of Humpbacks!

Yogi, Twinning, Stripe and Mathematician burning calories in the Strait!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 10, 2024WhalesComment
October 8, 2024 - The T019s in Stuart Channel, and Humpback Whales in the Strait
October 8, 2024 - The T019s in Stuart Channel, and Humpback Whales in the Strait

We embarked on a wildlife-filled journey through the Strait of Georgia, encountering Biggs Orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, seals, and Harlequin ducks, before returning safely to Nanaimo.

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Jilann LechnerOctober 8, 2024WhalesComment
October 7, 2024 - Two pairs of Humpbacks, and the T100s
October 7, 2024 - Two pairs of Humpbacks, and the T100s

It was an amazing day, spending time with humpback whales Yogi, Twinning, Neptune, and Valiant, as well as the T100s, a pod of Biggs orca!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 7, 2024WhalesComment
October 6, 2024 - Humpback Harassment by the T037As
October 6, 2024 - Humpback Harassment by the T037As

We had an unforgettable day of whale watching off Qualicum Beach, witnessing orcas playfully harassing a humpback and a Grebe, and observing numerous humpback whales.

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Jilann LechnerOctober 6, 2024Whales Comments
October 5, 2024 - A Hearty Bowl of Humpback Soup
October 5, 2024 - A Hearty Bowl of Humpback Soup

We got to spend time with Nike and Europa off Nanaimo, and 10 others near Porlier Pass! That's a lot of whales!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 5, 2024WhalesComment
October 3, 2024 - A Whale of a Day
October 3, 2024 - A Whale of a Day

We had an unforgettable day on the water, encountering six groups of curious and active humpback whales and a pod of orcas, along with California sea lions and harbour seals, showcasing the incredible marine life of British Columbia.

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Jilann LechnerOctober 3, 2024WhalesComment
October 2, 2024 - A Whales, Wings, and Waves Adventure
October 2, 2024 - A Whales, Wings, and Waves Adventure

During this whale-watching trip from Nanaimo, we encountered several humpbacks, including Graphite, Chinook, and Bandit, and Lego, engaging in feeding behavior and even leaving signs of good health through their nutrient-rich defecation.

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Jilann LechnerOctober 2, 2024Whales Comments
October 1, 2024 - A speedy trio of orca, and a slow and steady trio of humpbacks!
October 1, 2024 - A speedy trio of orca, and a slow and steady trio of humpbacks!

The T019s adventure in the Strait of Georgia. We also find a trio of humpbacks (Honu (BCX1856), Barge Boy (HW-MN0502814), and Kraken/Monarch/Pyramid (BCZ0180)) feeding and diving together!

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Jilann LechnerOctober 1, 2024WhalesComment
September 30, 2024 - Diving and Thriving- A Double Species Day!
September 30, 2024 - Diving and Thriving- A Double Species Day!

We spent time with two Orca pods, including the very famous Chainsaw! We also found several different humpbacks, with a diverse range of activity.

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Jilann LechnerSeptember 30, 2024WhalesComment
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