Killer whales! Not just any killer whales, but the one and only Fat Fin (with his female cohort CA169)! Both Saturday and Sunday did he make an appearance, out in the middle of Monterey Bay. At times, Fat Fin is known to be hit-or-miss for his rambunctious behavior. Both days, he was very cooperative, casually…
I cried today, literally. Today’s morning was, on its own, spectacular. Grey whales appeared everywhere we looked, some 15 in all, and we settled on a group of four heading north. Not just Grey’s two (additional) Humpbacks joined the group and our passengers were afforded the rare opportunity to photograph both species in the same…
As holiday weekend crowds surged against like relentless tides against our shop doors, Discovery sent out THREE full boats today (our entire fleet). Swells proved to be moderate, setting a tone of true adventure. Early on, we found a large group of Risso’s dolphin (some 200 or so) mixed in with a few dozen Pacific…
What season is this? January and February have proven to be exceptionally warm and mild as far as conditions go. Today was no exception, as yesterday’s larger swells backed down to nothing, and warm, sunny skies yielded little to no wind. Seizing this beautiful weather, today’s morning whale watchers were treated to two grey whales,…
Eight foot seas set an adventurous tone for today’s trips, as both the Pacifica and the New Horizon were sent out to find today’s animals. Following a possible sightings report from a nearby fishing vessel, we found a single humpback whale, north of the harbor. After a fair amount of time with the creature, went…
Discovery sent out two boats in the morning into mild conditions and sunny skies. Three Grey Whales were sighted and good looks were had, but the afternoon trip stole the show. A single humpback whale was found in the middle of the bay, for which we absconded and found promptly. Halfway through the sighting, the…
With tourism slowing down again, weekday crowds run slim. Today we ran with a single trip at quarter capacity, which is actually a pleasant experience for all. Lighter loads mean more personal time with passengers (and more hot chocolate to go around). With good weather, we had little trouble finding a total of 6 southbound…