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Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:30AM and 3:30 PM aboard our Semi-covered Vessel, Kula and Open Zodiac Vessels, Cascadia and Keta

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June 30, 2026, 3:30 PM - The Secret Lives of Salish Sea Whales
June 30, 2026, 3:30 PM - The Secret Lives of Salish Sea Whales

What secrets do the whales hold in their social lives? We dive into this with the T101s, Europa, Corona/Phi, Yakima, and Malachite!

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Author: Aly KohlmanJune 30, 2026WhalesComment
June 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - Sister, sister.
June 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - Sister, sister.

It was a wavy morning having a great time with the Alaskan Boys, T075Bs, and T077s in a T-party, as well as seeing a handful of other wildife along the way.

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Author: Aly KohlmanJune 30, 2026WhalesComment
June 29, 2026, 3:30 PM - Surpise encounters with the T065s, T100s, and a handful of Humpbacks
June 29, 2026, 3:30 PM - Surpise encounters with the T065s, T100s, and a handful of Humpbacks

What started as a search for one family of orca quickly turned into an unforgettable afternoon filled with surprise encounters, famous whales, feeding humpbacks, and bustling marine life across the Salish Sea.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 29, 2026Whales Comments
June 29, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpback Whales near Porlier Pass
June 29, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpback Whales near Porlier Pass

A beautiful morning in the Salish Sea brought encounters with Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, and three humpback whales, including a mother–calf reunion, before a scenic return through the Southern Gulf Islands.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 29, 2026WhalesComment
June 28, 2026, 3:30 PM - A playful humpback and 2 pods of orca
June 28, 2026, 3:30 PM - A playful humpback and 2 pods of orca

Helen (BCX2494) plays with the sea lions around the Halibut Bank ODAS buoy. The T065Bs have a Steller Sea Lion hunt near Entrance Island, and the T049As socialize together off Nanaimo’s coast.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 28, 2026WhalesComment
June 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - Traversing the Southern Gulf Islands and the Salish Sea
June 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - Traversing the Southern Gulf Islands and the Salish Sea

We explore the Southern Gulf Islands, then head out into the Strait of Georgia for a stop at Stinky Rocks, then adventuring north of Gabriola Island.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 28, 2026Comment
June 27, 2026, 3:30 PM - Hunting for dinner with the T046Bs
June 27, 2026, 3:30 PM - Hunting for dinner with the T046Bs

The T046Bs have a feast off of Galiano Island, and many other wildlife species are spotted throughout the Strait!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 27, 2026Whales Comments
June 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - Flat Calm Waters and a Successful Orca Hunt, a day with the T123s
June 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - Flat Calm Waters and a Successful Orca Hunt, a day with the T123s

Flat calm seas set the stage for an unforgettable day as we encountered humpback whale Zig Zag, watched the T123 orcas complete a successful hunt, and explored some of the Salish Sea's richest wildlife habitats.

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Author: Evan HesselsJune 27, 2026WhalesComment
June 26, 2026 - The T124A2s and T100s travelling in the waves
June 26, 2026 - The T124A2s and T100s travelling in the waves

Despite classic moody West Coast weather, today's adventure delivered two encounters with Bigg's orcas (The T100s and T124A2s), nesting seabirds, Bald Eagles, and playful marine mammals throughout the Salish Sea.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 26, 2026WhalesComment
June 25, 2026 - The T101s in Stuart Channel, plus Astroboy and Slice in the Strait!
June 25, 2026 - The T101s in Stuart Channel, plus Astroboy and Slice in the Strait!

It was a great morning spent travelling with T101s in Stuart Channel and then seeing Astroboy and Slice north of Gabriola Island.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 25, 2026WhalesComment
June 24, 2026, 3:30 PM - A boisterous T-Party and a handful of Humpbacks
June 24, 2026, 3:30 PM - A boisterous T-Party and a handful of Humpbacks

We visit a bustling T-party featuring T063, T065, T075Bs, T077s, T100s, T101s, and T124A2s! We also spot Dalmatian (BCY0994), X_pialidocious (BCY1540), Malachite (BCY1463) and Beak (BCX1606)!

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 24, 2026WhalesComment
June 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - The party was 'slapping' with the T086As and T124As
June 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - The party was 'slapping' with the T086As and T124As

An action packed loop around Stinky Rock, Humpback Whales Astroboy (BCX2152) and Helen (BCX2494) in the Strait of Georgia, followed up by the T086As and T124As bypassing Bowen Island with their bouncy babies.

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Author: Hayleigh HilbertJune 24, 2026WhalesComment
June 23, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T002Cs in Stuart Channel plus a playful T-party in the Strait
June 23, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T002Cs in Stuart Channel plus a playful T-party in the Strait

It was an exciting afternoon spent with a total of 16 orca (the T002Cs, T046B1s, T46C2, T101s, and T124A4s) and 2 humpback whales (Scuba and Frankenstein)!

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Author: Val WatsonJune 23, 2026WhalesComment
June 23, 2026, 10:30 AM - Splashing into the day with the T046B1s
June 23, 2026, 10:30 AM - Splashing into the day with the T046B1s

The T046B1s travel through the outer Nanaimo Harbour!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 23, 2026WhalesComment
June 22, 2026, 3:30 PM - A Tale of 7 Whales
June 22, 2026, 3:30 PM - A Tale of 7 Whales

It was an exciting afternoon with a total of 7 humpbacks being spotted across our two vessels: Scuba, Frankenstein, X_pialidocious, Sage and calf, Coyote, and Forge!

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Author: Val WatsonJune 22, 2026WhalesComment
June 22, 2026, 10:30 AM - Kelping Helen and Kelpie with Poptart
June 22, 2026, 10:30 AM - Kelping Helen and Kelpie with Poptart

It was an amazing morning spent with humpback whales, from Helen playing in the tide line, to Poptart and Kelpie active at the surface.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 22, 2026WhalesComment
June 21, 2026, 3:30 PM - A double species evening in the Salish Sea
June 21, 2026, 3:30 PM - A double species evening in the Salish Sea

The T002Cs contine slowly travelling along. We also spot Astroboy (BCX2152) and Kappa’s 2022 calf (BCX2492) travelling together, with one little Unknown mingling amongst them as well!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 21, 2026WhalesComment
June 21, 2026, 10:30 AM - Over a dozen humpbacks in one trip!
June 21, 2026, 10:30 AM - Over a dozen humpbacks in one trip!

Humpbacks everywhere you look! We saw many whales, including Arial (BCY0767), Scuba (BCY1225), Slice (BCX2487), Poptart (BCY1014), Hammer (BCY1222), Seabird (BCX1774), Allusion (BCY1300), Valiant (BCX1773), Kelpie (BCY1276), Scrimmage (BCZ0488), Watson/Cerulean (BCY1461), Chinook (BCY0996), and Frankenstein (BCX1358)!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonJune 21, 2026WhalesComment
June 20, 2026, 3:30 PM - Chainsaw, Whidbey, and the T086As
June 20, 2026, 3:30 PM - Chainsaw, Whidbey, and the T086As

This beutiful afternoon tour got the chance to watch T063 Chainsaw and his mother T065 Whidbey. After some more searching, the T086A pod was also found near Snake Island, close to Nanaimo!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonJune 20, 2026WhalesComment
June 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - Travelling the Strait of Georgia with Whidbey II, Chainsaw, and Humpback Whales
June 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - Travelling the Strait of Georgia with Whidbey II, Chainsaw, and Humpback Whales

Chainsaw, Whidbey, and a handful of humpbacks, including Astroboy, Forge, and Sage with a new calf!

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Author: Val WatsonJune 20, 2026WhalesComment
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