We were able to see a transient group of Orca Whales in nearly the same location two days in a row, up near Echo Bay / Sucia Island. Lots of other wildlife were seen on the cruises, and the weather has been great, especially in the afternoons after the morning clouds have burned off.
Category: Whale Watching
San Juan Cruises / Whales & Wildlife Report – 6/12/2011
Another great day out in the islands on Sunday – sun was out and we saw a group of Orca whales just south of Lopez Island.
San Juan Cruises / Whales & Wildlife Report – 6/11/2011
Another great cruise today, with resident Orca whales (J-pod) viewed by our passengers SW of San Juan Island. It’s been a nice day, with clouds and fog giving way to blue skies on our return trip through the islands back to Bellingham.
San Juan Cruises / Whales & Wildlife Report – 6/10/2011
The whales were back on Friday! They were too far out of our range to reach the past few days, but on Friday our passengers witnessed an active J-pod of Orca whales jumping and spy-hopping just to the northwest of San Juan Island. We were able to spend a good amount of time with them,… Continue reading San Juan Cruises / Whales & Wildlife Report – 6/10/2011
San Juan Cruises / Whales & Wildlife Report – 6/05/2011
Sunday was another great day in the San Juan Islands, with glassy smooth waters most of the day. We were first on the scene with a group of playful Minke whales, that circled the boat for about 45 minutes. As we made our way towards Friday Harbor for our daily 2 hour shore visit, we… Continue reading San Juan Cruises / Whales & Wildlife Report – 6/05/2011
San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 6/04/2011
Lots of Minke whales in the islands today, with two sightings this morning – a few seen just south of Lopez Island, and another group at Salmon Bank, near San Juan Island. It’s been a beautiful day out in the islands, and is supposed to be equally nice over the next couple of days! Nice… Continue reading San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 6/04/2011
San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 5/28/2011
The Victoria Star 2 is still out on our San Juan Adventure cruise today, but we just got word from our captain that they found a group of playful transient Orca whales just off Patos Island this afternoon. Check back later, when we will have photos of this group.
San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 5/21/2011
It was a great day for whale watching in the San Juan Islands! We normally pick a route in the morning, on the way to Friday Harbor, that has the best chance for seeing Orca whales. Well, we did that, finding a group just off the west side of San Juan Island. After watching them… Continue reading San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 5/21/2011
San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 5/19/2011
We went out on a educational whale watching field trip today with 3 Western Washington schools and had a great day out in the islands. We found a group of playful seals out on Matia Island, but the highlight of the day was a group of Orca whales up north near Active Pass. We were… Continue reading San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 5/19/2011
San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 5/16/2011
We are underway doing our San Juan Adventure cruise for a tour group, and just 1 1/2 hours into the trip we are already on the scene with a group of Orca whales (J-pod) right in the heart of the San Juans. Check back later for photos!
