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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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July 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - The Gentle Giants vs. The Wolves of the Sea
July 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - The Gentle Giants vs. The Wolves of the Sea

Arial (BCY0767) shows off his pec fins near Halibut Bank. Close by, an Orca vs. Humpback encounter occurs between the T046B1s and T046C2 and Coyote (BCX2484) and Holey Moley (BCY1220)!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 12, 2026WhalesComment
July 11, 2026, 3:30 PM - A pocket full of humpbacks!
July 11, 2026, 3:30 PM - A pocket full of humpbacks!

Blows were spotted all around us! Individuals identified included Valiant (BCX1773), Turkey (BCY1157), Thunderbolt (BCY1517), Crackle (BCY1227), Slice (BCX2487), Olympus (BCX2075), Hammer (BCY1222) and Incognito (BCX2053).

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 11, 2026WhalesComment
July 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - A little family reunion, plus a sibling duo and some humpbacks too!
July 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - A little family reunion, plus a sibling duo and some humpbacks too!

The T100s and T101s socialize and travel together. T077C Neftali and T077E Misneach also make a brief appearance. Humpbacks Vanta (BCX1730) and Scuba (BCY1225) are spotted associating off of Gabriola Island, and Arial (BCY0767) and Valiant (BCX1773) have a splashy time!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 11, 2026Whales Comments
July 10, 2026, 3:30 PM - A Double Double kind of day
July 10, 2026, 3:30 PM - A Double Double kind of day

Siblings T077C Neftali and T077E Misneach play with a crab trap together. Humpback duo Coyote (BCX2484) and “Double Double” (BCX2492) are also spotted having a splashing good time!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 10, 2026WhalesComment
July 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - A classic West Coast morning with a mix of grey skies and whales!
July 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - A classic West Coast morning with a mix of grey skies and whales!

T037A, T037A2, and the T037Bs are spotted, as well as Sage (BCX2073) and her new calf in the Strait.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 10, 2026WhalesComment
July 9, 2026, 3:30 PM - Oreo Sandwich!
July 9, 2026, 3:30 PM - Oreo Sandwich!

Two groups of orca, the T123S and T137A, were travelling, while the humpbacks, Corona/Phi, Velvet, Valiant, Dalmatian, Malachite, Forge, Bond, Helen and Vanta, had a get-together in the SOG.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 9, 2026Whales Comments
July 9, 2026, 10:30 AM - Happy Humpbacks
July 9, 2026, 10:30 AM - Happy Humpbacks

The Strait of Georgia came alive today as two energetic humpback whales filled the morning with breaches, tail slaps, and unforgettable moments.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 9, 2026WhalesComment
July 8, 2026 - A pair of Humpbacks and a handful of Orca!
July 8, 2026 - A pair of Humpbacks and a handful of Orca!

Zig Zag (BCX1193) and Raptor (BCY0660) travel together outside Porlier Pass. The T037As make an appearance, with T037A1 Inyo (typically a lone female) present as well!

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 8, 2026WhalesComment
July 7, 2026, 3:30 PM - Splashing Around!
July 7, 2026, 3:30 PM - Splashing Around!

Humpback Whales, Orion (BCX1251) and the 2022 calf of Kappa (BCX2492), breaching it up in the Strait and the T124A2s having a family feast.

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Author: Hayleigh HilbertJuly 7, 2026WhalesComment
July 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - Whale, whale, whale, look who we have here!
July 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - Whale, whale, whale, look who we have here!

A wonderful day on the water with the T101s and the T124A2s!

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Author: Aly KohlmanJuly 7, 2026WhalesComment
July 6, 2026, 3:30 PM - Chi, Dalmatian, and a last minute look at the T101s
July 6, 2026, 3:30 PM - Chi, Dalmatian, and a last minute look at the T101s

We were lucky enough to see both species of whale during this tour, starting with Humpback Whales Dalmatian and Chi, and ending with a surprise last-minute encounter with the T101s.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 6, 2026WhalesComment
July 6, 2026, 10:30 AM - Partying Humpback across the Strait
July 6, 2026, 10:30 AM - Partying Humpback across the Strait

Although their adventures took them different directions through the Strait of Georgia, both boats were lucky enough to witness humpback whale acrobatics during their time with the Salish Sea Giants.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 6, 2026WhalesComment
July 5, 2026 - A new cow-calf pair appears! Plus the T099s hunt by Nanaimo
July 5, 2026 - A new cow-calf pair appears! Plus the T099s hunt by Nanaimo

Crevasse (BCX2054) and her new calf are spotted travelling through Stuart Channel. The T099s successfully hunt outside of the Nanaimo Harbour!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 5, 2026WhalesComment
July 4, 2026, 3:30 PM - The party continues right on our 'doorstep'!
July 4, 2026, 3:30 PM - The party continues right on our 'doorstep'!

The T065Bs, T075Bs, and T077s continue their socialzing. Forge (BCX2499) is spotted travelling along. We also have a surprise encounter with the T101s to end the trip!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 4, 2026Whales Comments
July 4, 2026, 10:30 AM - A mother's love, and a T-party too!
July 4, 2026, 10:30 AM - A mother's love, and a T-party too!

Smoke (BCX2183) and her 2026 calf (BCX2183calf2026) are spotted near Porlier Pass, socializing together. The T065Bs, T075Bs, and T077s have a T-party! T049A1 Noah also pops up near Dodd Narrows too!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 4, 2026WhalesComment
July 3, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T101s appear outside Nanaimo, Plus more Humpbacks!
July 3, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T101s appear outside Nanaimo, Plus more Humpbacks!

Travelling with the T101s near Nanaimo then spending time in the Strait with Frankenstein, Corona/Phi, Split Fluke, Niagara, Strike and Prowler.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 3, 2026WhalesComment
July 3, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks across the Strait plus seeing T049A1 Noah
July 3, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks across the Strait plus seeing T049A1 Noah

With ten humpback whales spread across the Strait of Georgia and T049A1 Noah making his way along the Gulf Islands, today's adventure was one for the books.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 3, 2026WhalesComment
July 2, 2026, 10:30 AM - Orca everywhere!
July 2, 2026, 10:30 AM - Orca everywhere!

T086As, T049A1, T002Cs and the T124A2s exploring the Southern Gulf Islands.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 2, 2026WhalesComment
July 1, 2026, 3:30 PM - A T-party with a side of Humpback!
July 1, 2026, 3:30 PM - A T-party with a side of Humpback!

Socialising in the Strait with the T023Cs, T086As, T101s, Slice and Graze.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 1, 2026WhalesComment
July 1, 2026, 10:30 AM - Travelling with the T099s in the Strait
July 1, 2026, 10:30 AM - Travelling with the T099s in the Strait

Spending time with the T099s travelling through the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 1, 2026Whales Comments
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