Birds seen today: Northern gannet, northern fulmar, common guillemot, black guillemot, long-tailed duck, great cormorant, eider duck
Our Whale Watching Tours at 11:00 & 14:00 are ON SCHEDULE!
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
11:00 - The sun was shinning as we bundled up and set out. It was not too far until we spotted the blows of not one, but two humpback whales. With the sun shinning we also got to see some rainblows as they came up for the surface to breath and their breath became a rainbow! After multiple surface sequences we were treated to a double fluke. It is always amazing to see their unique fluke patterns. When they resurfaced, they came close top say hello. After multiple surface sequences, we went out to see who else we could find. After a little drive we spotted the back of one minke whale. We not only saw this individual, we also smelled their fishy breath! A 3D experience. After multiple surface sequences, we continued onward. We then circled back and saw our humpback duo again before heading back to port. What a great start to the day!
Crew: Captain Emily & Guide Sam
14:00 - This afternoon, we layered up and headed out. After a little ride we spotted the blows of two humpback whales. It is always special when we have a pair of humpbacks feeding together. Right away, we got a double fluke! After multiple surface sequences, one of our humpbacks started pectoral slapping! It looked like they were waving to us and so we waved right back! After such a great viewing we waved this duo goodbye and went to see what else was about. We then spotted the small blow of one minke whale. This individual came nice and close and it was amazing to see this elusive species so close! After multiple surfaces, this minke swam to other waters and so we were off. We then spotted the back of another solitary minke whale. This minke demonstrated how quick and elusive they can be. After three nice encounters, it was then time to head back to port.
