We are so spoiled here to live in (or visit) an area just overflowing with gorgeous views, amazing weather, and bountiful wildlife. Even working here every day, I never get tired of this gorgeous place and all the critters that inhabit it with me. We had an amazing...
Did you know that orcas (aka Killer Whales) can swim around 35 knots?! For you landlubbers that is around 40 mph or 65 km/hr! This means that they are one of the fastest marine mammals, and just imagine a whole group of those orcas speeding towards you! We saw their...
It was another beautiful day on the water. The sun was out in full shine, the water pure glass. Out in Haro Strait at the very northeastern tip of D’Arcy Island we found two Transient Orcas (48°35.77N, 123°15.61W). We identified them as male T20 and female T21....
Unfortunately there were no reports or sightings of Orcas whales in the region today, but we did get to see an amazing amount of other marine and terrestrial wildlife! We traveled approximately 50 miles round trip visiting Spieden Island, Mandarte, Turn Point (Stewart...
Today we visited five Orca Whales on the western side of D’Arcy Island (48°04.14N, 123°18.21W). As we approached the scene we could immediately tell they were Transients based on their stealthy behavior. Once they went under no one knew when, or where, they would come...
"A-MAZ-ING!!! What a great experience! An awesome boat ride with friendly and educated hosts. We saw so many whales!!! It was the coolest day! Thank you to all the people who made it a great experience."
"...it was a great experience and one I would highly recommend."
"When I need a day of Zen and killer whales, it’s my fave thing to do. I highly recommend San Juan Safaris."
