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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 22, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks for all!
July 22, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks for all!

Banya (KEY0074), Phi (BCX1416), and â€œDouble Double” (BCX2492) are spotted associating together by Porlier Pass. A single Unknown humpback is briefly seen near Gabriola Pass. Incognito (BCX2053) makes a brief appearance by the Flattop Islands. Finally, Valiant (BCX1773) travels along Valdez Island.

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Author: Jordan RobinsonJuly 22, 2026WhalesComment
July 21, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks and Orca! Oh b(u)oy!
July 21, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks and Orca! Oh b(u)oy!

The siblings T077C Neftali and T077E Misneach are spotted playing with a buoy. Three different groups of humpback whales are also spotted: Europa (BCX0854), Malachite (BCY1463), and Pingu (BCY1110) travel together, Iota (BCY1466), Bond (BCX1640), and Split Fluke (BCX1068) breach away, and Graze (BCY0523) and Frankenstein (BCX1356) assciate and travel together!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 21, 2026WhalesComment
July 21, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpback Soup
July 21, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpback Soup

It was a lovely morning spent with 6 different humpback whales, getting to see the whale pump in action!

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 21, 2026WhalesComment
July 20, 2026, 3:30 PM - A New Baby!
July 20, 2026, 3:30 PM - A New Baby!

NEW BABY!! T035A1A was spotted for the first time for our company, during a mini T-party taking place in Howe Sound.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 20, 2026WhalesComment
July 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - Split Fluke near Saturna Island.
July 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - Split Fluke near Saturna Island.

A humpback in the SGI.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 20, 2026WhalesComment
July 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - Exploring the Southern Gulf Islands
July 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - Exploring the Southern Gulf Islands

Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles, King Fishers and Cormorants in the sun!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 20, 2026Comment
July 19, 2026, 3:30 PM - Aerial acrobatics with the Gentle Giants of the Sea
July 19, 2026, 3:30 PM - Aerial acrobatics with the Gentle Giants of the Sea

Pingu (BCY110) and Coyote (BCX2484) splash away together in the Strait of Georgia. Chi (BCZ0575) travels near the Flattop Islands. An Unknown humpback is spotted in Northumberland Channel.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 19, 2026WhalesComment
July 19, 2026, 10:30 AM - Side by Side in the Salish Sea
July 19, 2026, 10:30 AM - Side by Side in the Salish Sea

Spending time with Watson and Seltzer travelling in the Gulf Islands.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 19, 2026WhalesComment
July 18, 2026, 3:30 PM - Sleepy Humpbacks and splash-happy Orca
July 18, 2026, 3:30 PM - Sleepy Humpbacks and splash-happy Orca

Smiley (BCY0995) and Corona/Phi (BCX1416) are spotted together in the Strait of Georgia. The T-party continues with T065A5, the T065Bs, T077C, and T077E!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 18, 2026WhalesComment
July 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - T-party formation plus a handful of humpbacks
July 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - T-party formation plus a handful of humpbacks

It was an exciting day with Humpback Whales Banya, Slice, Smiley, Corona/Phi, Strike, and Vivaldi, plus a t-party with T065A5, the T065Bs, and T077C and T077E.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 18, 2026WhalesComment
July 17, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T037As and T069E Kodiak adventuring in the Strait
July 17, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T037As and T069E Kodiak adventuring in the Strait

Spending time with Inky and Kodiak in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 17, 2026WhalesComment
July 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - Hunting with the T037As, plus some Mystery Humpback
July 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - Hunting with the T037As, plus some Mystery Humpback

From a Great Blue Heron greeting us at the dock to elusive humpbacks, hunting Bigg's orcas, playful pinnipeds, and even a River Otter to finish the day, this moody West Coast adventure was packed with wildlife from start to finish.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 17, 2026WhalesComment
July 16, 2026 - An ennead of Humpbacks
July 16, 2026 - An ennead of Humpbacks

Humpbacks for everyone! Humpback whales spotted included Forge (BCX2499), Scuba (BCY1225), Dalmatian (BCY0994), Valiant (BCX1773), Barge Boy (BCX2514), Corona/Phi (BCX1416), Smiley (BCY0995), Split Fin (BCZ0298), and Incognito (BCX2053)!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 16, 2026WhalesComment
July 15, 2026, 3:30 PM - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star(ry Knight)!
July 15, 2026, 3:30 PM - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star(ry Knight)!

Entanglement survivor Starry Knight (KEX0094/BCX0915 calf 2024) the humpback is spotted! The T124A2s also travel near Entrance Island, hunting and socializing as they went.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 15, 2026WhalesComment
July 15, 2026, 10:30 AM - One Orca, one Humpback and one unforgettable morning!
July 15, 2026, 10:30 AM - One Orca, one Humpback and one unforgettable morning!

Spending time with T069E Kodiak and BCY1517 Thunderbolt in the Strait.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 15, 2026WhalesComment
July 14, 2026, 3:30 PM - A Strait full of Humpbacks!
July 14, 2026, 3:30 PM - A Strait full of Humpbacks!

BCY0946 Slits, BCY1014 Poptart, 2025 Calf of BCX1773, BCX1660 Prowler, BCX2514 Barge Boy and BCX1606 Beak taking in the spoils of the Salish Sea.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 14, 2026Comment
July 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks, Humpbacks everywhere!
July 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks, Humpbacks everywhere!

It was another great morning spent with Humpback Whales, including a few familiar fins and some we were seeing for the first time.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 14, 2026WhalesComment
July 13, 2026, 3:30 PM - Double Species Day in the Strait
July 13, 2026, 3:30 PM - Double Species Day in the Strait

It was an exciting afternoon on the water, getting to spend time with humpback whales Smiley and Corona/Phi, plus a T-party in the Strait.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 13, 2026Whales Comments
July 13, 2026, 10:30 AM - Spending Time with the T049As and T046Bs in the Strait
July 13, 2026, 10:30 AM - Spending Time with the T049As and T046Bs in the Strait

The Strait of Georgia showcased its incredible biodiversity today, rewarding us with two Bigg's killer whale families and thriving pinniped colonies.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 13, 2026WhalesComment
July 12, 2026, 3:30 PM - Familiar fins as well as a new fluke!
July 12, 2026, 3:30 PM - Familiar fins as well as a new fluke!

The T046B1s and T046C2 continue their travels along the coast. Three humpbacks are also spotted, including Arial (BCY0767), Fukurō (BCY1473), and X-Ray (BCX1851) (a new-to-us whale)!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 12, 2026WhalesComment
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