Whale Diary

09:00 - As we set sail the sun rays were breaking through the gaps in the clouds, creating a scenic view of the city skyline. As we got farther out into the bay we also had a beautiful rainbow, mixed with a bit of rain. Not too far out we spotted 3 harbor porpoises swimming through the waves! These individuals must have been feeding in this area as we saw them for multiple surface sequences before continuing. Not too far away we spotted the blow of one humpback whale. As this individual dove down we recognized them as Neila! Nelia was surfacing in almost the same location and was showing off their fabulous fluke. It is always really exciting seeing humpbacks swim through the waves as we can sometimes see their faces emerge through the waves as they take a breath. As we awaited Nelia, we had an additional 2 harbor porpoises surface next to us. After multiple surface sequences from Nelia and some really beautiful fluke dives, it was time to look around to see who else we could spot. We spotted the blow of an additional humpback whale! This individual was very active and treated us to a peduncle throw as well as some tail slapping! It is always exciting to see our cetaceans displaying these powerful maneuvers. After a really exciting encounter it was time to wave our bay goodbye and head back to port. What a great morning!

Crew: Captain Pedro & Guide Sam

12:00 - This afternoon the sun was shining bright, so we layered up and set sail. After a bit of a sail, we spotted the blow of one humpback whale! As we approached this individual went for a deeper dive. As we awaited them we had a pod of 3 harbor porpoises  surface next to us. They appeared for multiple surface sequences and it was amazing to see their bodies sailing through the waves. Unfortunately, it seemed that our humpback was not going to appear for us again so we continued to see who else we might find. Luckily we spotted a blow ahead and so went to see who was there. It was Neila, the same humpback that we found this morning! Nelia had sailed a couple of miles from where we had found her in the morning. As we were admiring them we spotted some more blows, and after a fluke dive from Neila we went to check out who was in that area. We were lucky to find a pair of humpback whales! This pair treated us to a double fluke dive which allowed us to compare the different fluke patterns! One had a mostly dark fluke with some white spots while the other was mostly white with some dark circles. After multiple surface sequences and another fluke dive it was time to head back to port. What a fun afternoon!

Crew: Captain Pedro & Guide Sam

15:00 - As we sailed out the sun had receded back behind the clouds and only allowing a few sunrays to shine down and light up the bay. We also had some passing rain showers and with that a beautiful rainbow as well. After a bit of an adventurous ride out into the bay we spotted the blow of one humpback whale. This individual was Nelia, who has been our faithful companion all day today! It was wonderful to watch her swim through the waves and show off her wonderful fluke. She even surfaced quite close which allowed us to admire her beautiful white pectoral fins. After multiple surface sequences and more showing off her lovely fluke, we waved her goodbye and continued. Not too far away we spotted the blows of a pair of humpback whales! They were swishing their tails back and forth, trumpeting and pectoral slapping. We very quickly realized why, as a pod of 6 white-beaked dolphins emerged and were jumping and swimming around the humpbacks. Some members of the pod were a bit curious of us as well and came to check us out. It is always really neat to see their bodies swimming alongside us. With the humpbacks and dolphins interacting, we had a really great encounter. After a very memorable trip it was time to start making our way back to port. What a great way to end our day on the bay!

Crew: Captain Pedro & Guide Sam