Humpback whales have been stealing the show this summer, with regulars like Heather, Divot, Split Fin and Big Mama becoming well-known individuals and sighted on more and more trips as the season goes on. But these familiar and beloved whales aren’t the only...
Lauren Fritz, M/V Sea Lion, 07/24/17, 1:30 pm Tour Today was one of those perfect San Juan summer days. A light breeze, bright skies, and….reports of whales in the area! Naturalist Rachel and I were so excited as we gave our introductions to our wonderful guests...
Lauren Fritz, M/V Kestrel, 07/22/17, 2:00 pm Tour M/V Kestrel had a fabulous evening tour today – so much to see out here! We left the dock in Friday Harbor excited to search for some large baleen whales in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and we were not...
Lauren Fritz, M/V Kestrel, 07/11/17, 2:00 pm Tour Wow, today was an absolute fairytale out on the water. There were several transient orca pods spotted throughout the San Juan Islands, and thanks to the speed of our newest vessel, M/V Kestrel, we were able to check...
[Sarah M. – 07/06/2017 – M/V Kestrel – 02:00pm] “Here he comes! Right under the bow!” It’s not often that you have such an amazing encounter with killer whales, and aboard M/V Kestrel we are right in the action! Yesterday we headed north from Friday Harbor towards the...
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