Super Pod! We saw all three local pods of Orca Whales on Thursday – a “super pod” is what local whale watchers call a gathering of members of J, K and L pods in one area. It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it’s very cool! Lots of activity all around the boat… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 19, 2013
Category: San Juan Islands
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 15, 2013
There was a bit of fog again this morning, but it dissipated as we made our way into the San Juan Islands. We journeyed through the middle of the archipelago, before heading out towards the southwest side of San Juan Island. Once there, we found a group of active Orca whales, and were able to… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 15, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 14, 2013
Despite the fog (which cleared in the afternoon), we had a great day out in the islands. We started the day by cruising through the middle of the San Juans, then started hearing reports of resident Orcas to the north. We went up close to Point Roberts, and were rewarded by seeing members of all… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 14, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 13, 2013
Friday the 13th was far from unlucky for us and our guests aboard the Victoria Star 2 today – we spent nearly 2 hours with a group of transient Orca whales, following them from just south of Shaw Island all the way up to the Wasp Islands. We’re sold out tomorrow, but tickets are still… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 13, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 8, 2013
Lots of whales and lots of sun today! We were able to have long looks at J and L pod (2 of the three resident pods of Orca whales). They were out off the southwest side of San Juan Island. This is shaping up to be a great week – resident and transient Orca whales… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 8, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 1 & 2, 2013
Still lots of whales to be seen – yesterday it was a Humpback whale that we had the opportunity to watch for about 45 minutes in Rosario Strait. Then today (Monday) we found a small group of transient Orca whales near the Lopez Island Ferry Dock. We still have a few weeks to go in… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 1 & 2, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 31st, 2013
Local radio station KISM joined us for our Whale Watching Adventure cruise on Saturday, which turned out to be a great day for sun and Orca whales! Take a look at a few photos from the cruise, taken by Jen Irwin of Cascade Radio Group.
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 30th, 2013
Had a great show just west of San Juan Island (Middle Bank area) yesterday – 7 transient Orca whales were viewed (T-137’s and T-185’s).
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 25th, 2013
We had to venture north today once again, into the Canadian Gulf Islands, but we were able to see several different transient groups of Orca Whales. It delayed our arrival into Friday Harbor by a few minutes, but it was well worth it after seeing so many whales. Today (Monday) is looking good as well,… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – August 25th, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 24th, 2013
Although there was a bit of light rain last night, it was dry all day long today and partly sunny – great conditions for whale watching in the San Juans. Today we ventured up into the Canadian Gulf Islands and were able to spend 35 minutes or so with a group of transient Orca whales.
