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Current schedule: Daily departures at 10:30AM and 3:30 PM aboard our Semi-covered Vessel, Kula and Open Zodiac Vessels, Cascadia and Keta

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June 12, 2026, 3:30PM - From Otter to Orca: Wildlife Around Every Corner
June 12, 2026, 3:30PM - From Otter to Orca: Wildlife Around Every Corner

From a curious dockside otter to breaching orcas and travelling humpbacks, today's adventure showcased the incredible diversity of the Salish Sea. Guests were treated to spectacular wildlife encounters from the Gulf Islands to the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Evan HesselsJune 14, 2026WhalesComment
June 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - A little whale near Saltspring!
June 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - A little whale near Saltspring!

Lizard travelling close to shore in the Southern Gulf Islands

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 12, 2026WhalesComment
June 11, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T101s plus Chi and Coyote!
June 11, 2026, 3:30 PM - The T101s plus Chi and Coyote!

It was a beautiful afternoon spent with the T101s travelling through the calm Strait of Georgia. We also saw humpback whales Coyote and Chi plus a lot of other wildlife along the way.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 11, 2026WhalesComment
June 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - A big bowl of humpback soup in the Strait!
June 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - A big bowl of humpback soup in the Strait!

The noodles in the soup were Zig Zag, Split Fin, Valiant, Incognito, Kraken, Bagheera, Beak, Watson and Seltzer.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 11, 2026WhalesComment
June 10, 2026, 3:30 PM - Winding through the islands for a double species day!
June 10, 2026, 3:30 PM - Winding through the islands for a double species day!

Windy (BCY0893) is spotted diving off of Valdez Island. The T101s are seen napping near Wallace Island.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 10, 2026WhalesComment
June 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpback Soup!
June 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpback Soup!

Humpback Whales Helen (BCX2494) and Achilles (BCX2500) moseying south in Stuart Channel while Prowler (BCX1660), Forge (BCX2499), Scuba (BCY1225), Hendrix (BCY1278) and Dalmatian (BCY0994) assemble as soup in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Hayleigh HilbertJune 10, 2026WhalesComment
June 9, 2026 - Building relationships
June 9, 2026 - Building relationships

The T090s venture through Trincomali Channel, hunting as they go. Several humpbacks are also spotted, including Crackle (BCY1227), Scuba (BCY1225), Yakima (BCX2182), Hendrix (BCY1278), and an Unknown!

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Author: Aly KohlmanJune 9, 2026WhalesComment
June 8, 2026, 3:30 PM - Splash happy adventures with the orca and humpbacks
June 8, 2026, 3:30 PM - Splash happy adventures with the orca and humpbacks

The T137s (-T137D) splash along near Crofton. Heading out into the Strait, Incognito (BCX2053) is spotted, breaching and splashing along.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 8, 2026WhalesComment
June 8, 2026, 10:30 AM - A whaley great morning!
June 8, 2026, 10:30 AM - A whaley great morning!

It was a great morning spent with the T086As and T123s celebrating their hunt in Northumberland Channel, and Humpback Whales Europa, Neptune, and an unknown feeding in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 8, 2026WhalesComment
June 7, 2026, 3:30 PM - Arial the Humpback shows off for the World of Orca Tour
June 7, 2026, 3:30 PM - Arial the Humpback shows off for the World of Orca Tour

Arial stole the show as he lived up to his name, showcasing the power acrobatics that humpback whales are known for with breach after breach during our time spent with his during the World of Orca tour.

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Author: Val WatsonJune 7, 2026WhalesComment
June 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - Celebrating with the orca, followed by a side of humpbacks
June 7, 2026, 10:30 AM - Celebrating with the orca, followed by a side of humpbacks

The festivities continue, with a new T-party forming, including the T036A2s, T086As, T100s, and T137s. Afterward two pairs of humpbacks are spotted, including Chinook (BCY0996) and X_pialidocious (BCY1540) and also Arial (BCY0767) and Forge (BCX2499)!

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 7, 2026WhalesComment
June 6, 2026 - Party time, humpbacks feeding, and a new pod too!
June 6, 2026 - Party time, humpbacks feeding, and a new pod too!

The T100s, T124As, T124A1s, and T137s have a social extravaganza through Dodd Narrows! X_pialidocious (KEY0059), Olympus (BCX2075), and KEX0087 are spotted travelling together near Halibut Bank. Smiley (BCY0996) and Europa (BCX0854) socialize in the Strait of Georgia. To wrap up the day, the T069Ds hunt outside the Nanaimo Harbour!

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Author: Val WatsonJune 6, 2026WhalesComment
June 5, 2026, 3:30 PM - Partying through the Gulf Islands
June 5, 2026, 3:30 PM - Partying through the Gulf Islands

The T137’s and T086A’s cruising through Stuart Channel, then a suprise visit from T049A1 Noah near Gabiola Island. These encounters were followed by a lone humpback, BCZ0180 Kraken!

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Author: Jordan RobinsonJune 5, 2026WhalesComment
June 5, 2026, 10:30 AM - A lazy friday T-party through the Gulf Islands.
June 5, 2026, 10:30 AM - A lazy friday T-party through the Gulf Islands.

A relaxed T-party with the T100s and T086As, travelling together through the Yellowpoint area of the Gulf Islands.

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Author: Evan HesselsJune 5, 2026WhalesComment
June 4, 2026, 3:30 PM - Some wind and some whales in the Salish Sea.
June 4, 2026, 3:30 PM - Some wind and some whales in the Salish Sea.

T063, T065 and the T019s surfing in the swells.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 4, 2026WhalesComment
June 4, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks going Strait to the party!
June 4, 2026, 10:30 AM - Humpbacks going Strait to the party!

Anvil, Split Fluke, Chi, Arial, Coyote and Corona/Phi associating in the Salish Sea.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 4, 2026WhalesComment
June 3, 2026, 3:30 PM - Frolicking calves amongst the pods
June 3, 2026, 3:30 PM - Frolicking calves amongst the pods

Prowler (BCX1660) is spotted feeding in the Strait. The T101s and T1024A4s continue socializing, with the youngsters frolicking away. Kata (BCY1218) is spotted on the way home, enjoying a late evening feast.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 3, 2026WhalesComment
June 3, 2026, 10:30 AM - The Howe Sound party continues
June 3, 2026, 10:30 AM - The Howe Sound party continues

The T101s and T124A4s are still hanging out together in Howe Sound. Humpback whales Astroboy (BCX2152) and Coyote (BCX2484) were spotted in the Strait as well as our first mom and calf pair of the season, Smoke (BCX2183) and her 2026 calf!

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Author: Hayleigh HilbertJune 3, 2026WhalesComment
June 2, 2026, 3:30 PM - The orca mingle in Howe Sound - Ulli lunges through the Strait!
June 2, 2026, 3:30 PM - The orca mingle in Howe Sound - Ulli lunges through the Strait!

We have a very quick peek at an Unknown humpback before heading to Howe Sound. The T101s and T124A4s travel through the emerald waters of Howe Sound. On the way home, Ulli (BCY0946calf2024) is spotted lunge-feeding in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author: Cheyenne BrewsterJune 2, 2026WhalesComment
June 2, 2026, 10:30 AM - A species extravaganza in the Salish Sea!
June 2, 2026, 10:30 AM - A species extravaganza in the Salish Sea!

The T101s are spotted travelling with the T124A4s. Split Fluke (BCX1680) and Eros (BCX2201) are spotted associating and travelling later on.

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Author: Vanessa VereschahenJune 2, 2026WhalesComment
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