Whale Watching Reports

Daily Whale Watching Notes

Each day we request one of our guests to fill out the daily Whale Watching Report. You could be next.

Here's a listing of our reports from the current season.

Date: 28/Jul/10

Report by: Rob & Family

From: New Zealand

 

Trip Highlights:  (where we went, what we saw, etc.)

Seeing the Orcas lifting their heads out of the water to observe the humans on the boat!  Watching the orca families getting so close to us and seeing their whole body!  The humpback whales were a real bonus!

Additional Comments:

 Great boat, New Zealand design!

Date: 27/Jul/10

Report by: Tara Schaufele

From: North Vancouver, BC - Flurry Point

 

Trip Highlights:  (where we went, what we saw, etc.)

The learning experience, the local insight and gaining a better understanding of what the North Island fishing and marine mammal conservation is doing was definitely a highlight.  The other highlight was of course the orcas.  The A36’s, seeing A46 up close, A8’s, Springer and the A11’s was wonderful!  Also the minke whale and sea lions!

Additional Comments:

 Thank you!!!  It was a treat to see the wildlife from a different perspective and to gain a better understanding of the North Island.

Date: 26/Jul/10

Report by: Jeroen Hoekendijk

From: The Netherlands

 

Trip Highlights:  (where we went, what we saw, etc.)

After picking everybody up at Hidden Cove, we spotted a black bear.  While heading for Robson Bight, we ran into a small group of transients right away!  Which was a bit of a surprise, since a fairly large group of residents orcas was close by.  The resident orca group consisted of the A36’s (A37 & A46) who were accompanied by A12.  Also Nicky spotted the A8’s.  After lunch we saw them again, this time they came really close.  On our way back from Robson Bight we saw some Dall’s porpoises, Steller sea lions and last, but not least, a minke whale!

Additional Comments:

 Great staff, great food (especially the chocolate cake stuff); great day!  Will certainly be back next year.

Date: 25/Jul/10

Report by: Mary & Dudley Bluhm

From: Corpus Christi, Texas

 

Trip Highlights:  (where we went, what we saw, etc.)

We went to Blackfish Sound and saw a humpback whale.  Then travelled to the Cliff and saw northern resident Orcas, maybe A11’s and A34’s.  We went to Robson Bight and saw the A36’s and A12 and the A8’s.  Then we went to Weynton Pass and saw a minke whale and an eagle nest with two fledglings – father eagle on duty watching from the next tree.  Also saw a group of sea lions at Weynton.

Additional Comments:

 It was a beautiful sunny day – the lunch of crab bisque, roll and drink was just perfect – and as always, the Captain and Nicole were just great.  Lots of good information and a laugh per minute.  We also thank the Admiral for her behind-the-scenes management!

Date: 24/Jul/10

Report by: Ms Costello

From: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

 

Trip Highlights:  (where we went, what we saw, etc.)

5 or 6 transient Orcas – stayed with them for about 30 minutes.  Saw a humpback mom with 2 babies!  Also some lone humpbacks, sea lions too!  Loved the lunch and dessert!  Great time!!!
 

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