Another great day in the San Juan Islands with clear sunny skies and calm seas. We were able to have a great look at members of J-pod today, this time on the west side of San Juan Island near Lime Kiln. It sounds like this great weather is set to last through the week –… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 1, 2014 – Orca Whales Seen!
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Whales & Wildlife Report – May 31, 2014 – Sunshine & Orca Whales!
It’s been an amazing day in the San Juan Islands today – lots and lots of sunshine, calm waters and Orca whales! We found several members of resident group J-pod up near Turn Point, off the west side of Stuart Island near the lighthouse. After a great time watching them swim off-shore, we headed into… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – May 31, 2014 – Sunshine & Orca Whales!
Whales & Wildlife Report – May 25, 2014 – Humpback & Orca Whales Spotted!
Hope everyone’s having a great Memorial Day weekend. Our Whale Watching Adventure cruise is off to a great start – we started the day heading south past Lummi, Eliza, Vendovi, Sinclair and Cypress Islands. Then, just 90 minutes into the cruise, we found a Humpback whale! After a good look we started hearing reports of… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – May 25, 2014 – Humpback & Orca Whales Spotted!
Local Orca Whale Group J-Pod Seen On Today's Whale Watch!
We took a local school on a whale watching field trip today and were lucky enough to find members of the local resident Orca whale group J-Pod. They were up north of the San Juans – it was a bit of a trek getting up there, after searching in the heart of the islands for… Continue reading Local Orca Whale Group J-Pod Seen On Today's Whale Watch!
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Whales & Wildlife Report – September 19, 2013
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
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
