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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 31, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks by Halibut Bank, Orca by the Ballenas Islands
July 31, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks by Halibut Bank, Orca by the Ballenas Islands

The trip began with a visit with Vivaldiโ€™s 2025 calf (BCX1704 calf 2025) for Keta and Kula, and with Slice (BCX2487) for Cascadia. Afterward, the fleet met up to see the T030 siblings and T137A Jack near the Ballenas Islands.

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Author: Jordan RobinsonJuly 31, 2026WhalesComment
July 31, 2026, 10:30 AM - Two seperate whale encounters for both species!
July 31, 2026, 10:30 AM - Two seperate whale encounters for both species!

T037A and T037A2 are spotted near Thrasher Rock. Chomper (BCX2192) and Anvil (BCZ0410) travel through the Strait of Georgia. A second trio of orca are spotted later on, identified as T137A and the T030 siblings!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 31, 2026WhalesComment
July 30, 2026, 3:30 PM - Bouncing baby orcas and Five Humpbacks throughout the Salish Sea
July 30, 2026, 3:30 PM - Bouncing baby orcas and Five Humpbacks throughout the Salish Sea

The T035As and T038As venture through the Strait of Georgia, with a pair of bouncy calves in tow. Raptorโ€™s 2024 calf (KEX0092) is spotted travelling solo north of Gabriola Island, and a quartet of humpbacks, including Barge Boy (BCX2514), Vanta (BCX1730), Anvil (BCZ0410), and X-Ray (BCX1851), is seen near the Flattop Islands.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 30, 2026WhalesComment
July 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks in the Strait
July 30, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks in the Strait

We spent some time with some humpbacks, including Vanta (BCX1730) with Meqeโ€™ (BCZ0492), and Anvil (BCZ0410) travelling with an Unknown friend!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 30, 2026WhalesComment
July 29, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T002Cs Travelling through Halfmoon Bay, plus an energetic Slice!
July 29, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T002Cs Travelling through Halfmoon Bay, plus an energetic Slice!

It was an eventful evening, spending time with the T002Cs travelling along the Sunshine Coast, plus Slice the humpback slapping his pectoral fin as we watched!

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 29, 2026WhalesComment
July 29, 2026, 10:30 AM - Double Trouble - 2 Orca Pods and half a dozen Humpbacks!
July 29, 2026, 10:30 AM - Double Trouble - 2 Orca Pods and half a dozen Humpbacks!

It was a wonderful morning with sightings that just didnโ€™t stop! Whales spotted included the T030 Siblings, the T002Cs, Europa, Meqe, Dalmatian, Vivaldiโ€™s 2025 calf, Thunderbolt, and Vanta.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 29, 2026WhalesComment
July 28, 2026, 3:30 PM - T030A and T030C continue their travels, with a handful of humpbacks spotted too
July 28, 2026, 3:30 PM - T030A and T030C continue their travels, with a handful of humpbacks spotted too

T030A Sequoia and T030C Salix spyhop along near Thrasher Rock. Corona/Phi (BCX1416), Zig Zag (BCX1193), Mantis (BCX0963), and Kelpie (BCY1276) are spotted near Halibut Bank.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 28, 2026WhalesComment
July 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - Spending time with Double Species near Active Pass
July 28, 2026, 10:30 AM - Spending time with Double Species near Active Pass

T030A Sequoia and T030C Salix, known as the Tree Siblings, travel near Galiano Island. Anvil (BCZ0410) and Uluka (BCX1702) quickly pass them by before continuing southbound. Yakima (BCX2182) also makes a brief appearance by Thrasher Rock.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 28, 2026WhalesComment
July 27, 2026, 3:30 PM - Chilling with the โ€œTreeโ€ siblings plus a bowl of humpback soup
July 27, 2026, 3:30 PM - Chilling with the โ€œTreeโ€ siblings plus a bowl of humpback soup

It was another wonderful trip spent with the T030 Siblings, a bunch of seabirds, and a large gathering of humpback whales!

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 27, 2026WhalesComment
July 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - "Scratch"ing the whale itch with a double species trip
July 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - "Scratch"ing the whale itch with a double species trip

The T030 siblings (T030A Sequoia and T030C Salix) continue their travels near Gabriola Island. Scratchy (BCY1022) travels by Galiano Island. Orion (BCX1251) and Ghostโ€™s 2025 calf (BCX1333 calf 2025) are spotted near Porlier Pass.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 27, 2026WhalesComment
July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM Charter/ 3:30 PM - A double species afternoon
July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM Charter/ 3:30 PM - A double species afternoon

Chi, Anvil,Orion, Zephyr and Scratchy close to T030A and T030C in the Salish Sea.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 26, 2026WhalesComment
July 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - A Whole Lotta Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia
July 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - A Whole Lotta Humpbacks in the Strait of Georgia

One big bunch of humpback soup! Aether (KEZ0015), Slice (BCX2487), Hendrix (BCY1278), Uluka (BCX1702), Strike (BCX1675), and Vivaldi (BCX1704)!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 26, 2026WhalesComment
July 25, 2026, Open Boat - Spending time with Pinnipeds throughout the Salish Sea
July 25, 2026, Open Boat - Spending time with Pinnipeds throughout the Salish Sea

It was a beautiful day to spend exploring the Salish Sea, seeing lots of Seals, Sea Lions, and birds along the way!

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 25, 2026Comment
July 25, 2026, Semi-Covered Boat - Humpback Whales in the Waves ๐ŸŒŠ
July 25, 2026, Semi-Covered Boat - Humpback Whales in the Waves ๐ŸŒŠ

We were lucky enough to spend some time with humpback whales Europa and Vanta feeding in the Strait of Georgia, as well as seeing some nesting seabirds at the Gabriola Bluffs.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 25, 2026WhalesComment
July 24, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks at Halibut and and T-Party on the Sunshine Coast.
July 24, 2026, 3:30 PM - Humpbacks at Halibut and and T-Party on the Sunshine Coast.

X-Ray and Coyote near Halibut Bank and the T002Cs, T35As, T38As having a Party near Gibsons.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJuly 24, 2026WhalesComment
July 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - Associations of the Humpback kind
July 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - Associations of the Humpback kind

Many humpbacks are spotted, including Europa (BCX0854) Pingu (BCY1110), Incognito (BCX2053), Fader (BCY0195), Split Fluke (BCX1068), Chomper (BCX2192), X-Ray (BCX1851), Nike (BCX1377), and Smiley (BCY0995)!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 24, 2026WhalesComment
July 23, 2026, 3:30 PM - Signature Whale Watch - A Quartet of Whales near Halibut Bank
July 23, 2026, 3:30 PM - Signature Whale Watch - A Quartet of Whales near Halibut Bank

It was a wonderful afternoon watching four humpback whales spending their time feeding near Halibut Bank.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 23, 2026WhalesComment
July 23, 2026, 3:30 PM - Charter - Spending time with the T100s off of Pender Island
July 23, 2026, 3:30 PM - Charter - Spending time with the T100s off of Pender Island

Spending time with the T100s off of Pender Island, plus some Harbour Seals and Bald Eagles along the journey home.

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Author: Val WatsonJuly 23, 2026WhalesComment
July 23, 2026, 10:30 AM - The T030 siblings continue their adventures near Nanaimo
July 23, 2026, 10:30 AM - The T030 siblings continue their adventures near Nanaimo

T030A Sequoia and T030C Salix are spotted near Nanaimo!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJuly 23, 2026Whales Comments
July, 22, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T077 siblings continue their adventures  (plus a handful of humpbacks too)
July, 22, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T077 siblings continue their adventures (plus a handful of humpbacks too)

T077C Neftali and T077E Misneach continue their travels through Boundry Pass. Chi (BCZ0575) the humpback makes a brief appearance off of Valdez Island, as does Windy (BCY0893) and Hendrix (BCY1278) off of Galiano Island!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonJuly 22, 2026WhalesComment
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