Two Species of Whales and a Wolf
September 16, 2019The Zodiac preparing to enter the fog bank. Photo taken by Captain Yves The fog was dense as we left the harbour and we rounded the corner towards Ogden point. However, this didn’t deter us and both Marauder & the Zodiacs were out on the hunt! We had heard reports …
Calm Seas and Beautiful Killer Whales
September 15, 2019Transient Killer Whales swimming together. Photo taken by Captain Yves with a zoom lens & heavily cropped. On Sunday, September 15 the day started off looking at some fog out to the west but it lifted before we made it out there and avoided the fog bank completely. The …
Fun in the Kelp
September 14, 2019Humpback Whale with some kelp on its back. Photo taken by Naturalist Laas with a zoom lens & heavily cropped. On an overcast and a bit of a chilly Saturday, September 14 we had the pleasure of seeing this adorable humpback swim through a little patch of kelp and …
Humpbacks, Porpoises and Pinnipeds
September 13, 2019Humpback whale tail fluke. Photo taken by Captain Yves with a zoom lens & heavily cropped. On Friday, September 13 it was a very nice day. Overcast with some sunshine, calm seas, it was beautiful. Throughout the trip we were treated with the sight of a big beautiful humpback whale. …
Friendly Humpbacks
September 12, 2019The day was beautiful and sunny on Thursday, September 12 and it was made even better by some very friendly humpbacks. What we consider friendly is a humpback that likes to spend plenty of time on the surface. Not doing very long or deep dives but just cruising along on …
Beautiful Breaches!
September 11, 2019The day started off a little overcast. The clouds were hanging around town but we didn’t stick around for long, as we headed straight out onto the water. Marauder IV & our Zodiacs off on their adventures! We sailed past a familiar sight here in Victoria at Ogden Point, a …
Through the fog
September 10, 2019Our guests today were treated to a truly West Coast experience; overcast skies with patches of cheeky blue peeking through and banks of fog rolling across the water in dense patches. Foggy with a chance of whales. Though visibility was foggy at the start of the journey that didn’t …
A special day- A Fin Whale!
September 9, 2019Morning Tour Taking off from the harbour this morning, we encountered a fog bank creating a mysterious atmosphere around our boats. Turning our heads around after a few minutes on our way on the open ocean, we witnessed a stunning picture of the fog bank in front of the Victoria …
Magical moments with a Humpback Whale
September 8, 2019Morning Tour There was a touch of fog hovering over the water as we set sail this morning but that certainly did not dampen down our search. With our eyes glued on the water we travelled East towards the Canada/USA, we scanned the coastlines of Discovery and San Juan islands. …
Wildlife all around
September 7, 2019Coming out of the harbor we had picturesque views of the Olympic Mountains ahead in Washington state. We continued in that Southerly direction and then turned West as we peeled around Race Rocks Lighthouse. To the West was where we found our first species of the day: a Humpback Whale. …