Despite the fog yesterday, we were able to find Orca whales on our whale watching trip yesterday. They were out in the waters between False Bay and Eagle Pt., off the west side of San Juan Island. We offer daily whale watching trips from Bellingham, Orcas Island (Lieber Haven) and San Juan Island (Friday Harbor)… Continue reading Orca Whales Seen Yesterday Near False Bay (San Juan Island)
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Orca Whales Spotted West Of San Juan Island (7/18)
Both of our vessels, the Island Commuter 2 and the Victoria Star 2, found two pods of Orca whales on Sunday (7/18). J pod and L pod were traveling together off the west side of San Juan Island, between Kellett Bluff and Salmon Bank.
Great Whale Sightings On The Way To & From Victoria Yesterday
Yesterday we were lucky enough to see J-pod twice from the Victoria Star 2. First, we saw them on the way to Victoria, just off Bird Rocks, then we saw them on the way back at Salmon Bank. We saw the same group on the Island Commuter, during our whale watching tour from Friday Harbor.
Orca & Minke Whales Sighted Over The Last Two Days
Great whale sightings continue, with J & K pods located near Vendovi Island/Viti Rocks on Tuesday, and Orca and Minke whales found just west of San Juan Island yesterday. We are now seeing them frequently on our dedicated whale watching tours on the Island Commuter, as well as our trips to/from Victoria on the Victoria… Continue reading Orca & Minke Whales Sighted Over The Last Two Days
Lots & Lots Of Whales!
The Orca whale sightings have been great over the last couple of weeks. On one of our Victoria cruises we even hit what our captain called a “trifecta”, with sightings of 3 different species – Orcas, Minkes and a Gray whale. The weather has been kinda so-so in recent days, but the forecast is calling… Continue reading Lots & Lots Of Whales!
Memorial Day Weekend Trips To The San Juan Islands & Victoria, BC
The long holiday weekend is coming up – a perfect time to take a trip to the San Juan Islands or Victoria, BC. We still have space available on our cruises this Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Reservations for our trips to the San Juan Islands or Victoria can be made through our website, or… Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Trips To The San Juan Islands & Victoria, BC
Recent Orca Whale Sightings
We started our cruises to Victoria, the San Juan Islands and whale watching on April 30th this season, and have had lots of great whale sightings so far. Of the three resident pods of Orca whales, we’ve seen J and L pods so far, but have also been lucky with finding transient Orcas and a… Continue reading Recent Orca Whale Sightings
Victoria – Full Of Live (Video)
Tourism Victoria has put together a great video that shows off the sights, sounds and activities of Victoria, BC.
Mother’s Day Cruise To Victoria
This report comes from John, a WWU student who is doing an internship with our company this season. He rode to Victoria with us on Mother’s Day, and wrote a bit about the cruise, and took some great pictures as well. “A happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there – I hope it… Continue reading Mother’s Day Cruise To Victoria
First Whale Watch Of 2010 – Orca Whales Seen West Of San Juan Island
Today was our first whale watching trip of the 2010 season, and our passengers were treated to a great day with Orca whales from J-pod, just off the western side of San Juan Island. The rain managed to stay away and the winds were calm – all in all not a bad start to the… Continue reading First Whale Watch Of 2010 – Orca Whales Seen West Of San Juan Island
