Every now and then, we experience a day that defies belief and (more importantly here) defies description. Some claim the “Holy Grail of Whale Watching” to be a breaching whale. However, there is one other thing a whale can do that will send your heart thumping into overdrive, and that is when a whale simply…
DetailsFirst off, I know what you are thinking, what in the world is a Cuvi-what whale?? There are 23 different species of Beaked whales which all have a long snout or “beak” and they are very deep diving animals. Their deep diving abilities are what we are highlighting and in awe of in this post.…
DetailsOur 9AM trip left to another overcast day. We looked around for a whole hour and a half before spotting our first whales. We spotted 4 humpback whales, 2 of which were feeding down deep underwater. We stayed with these 2 for a good while as they dove and resurfaced, while the other 2 moved…
DetailsSurf’s up! Monterey’s first big swell of the year arrived yesterday, and 12 foot rollers added an adventurous feel to today’s morning trip. With clear skies and calm winds, Capt Danny charged into into the Bay with jolly abandon, singing songs the whole way in his classic baritone. Along the way, many Harbor Porpoise were…
DetailsWe kicked off the morning trip by heading north toward the deep-sea canyon. We had an all-star crew of Captain Rod, and Fredo as crew, aboard the Pacifica. There was a decent swell of about 8 feet, and brilliant sunshine. Half way to the canyon we came across a huge ocean sunfish! (mola mola). We…
DetailsBlue blue, blue! The post-smoke alleviation still resounds with the fleet, as light breezes, clear skies, and calm seas grace the passengers. Today’s morning trip encountered some ten humpback whales. Again, the hoard of Risso’s Dolphin made an appearance for the AM tour. The afternoon winds picked up a bit, and the PM passengers enjoyed…
DetailsAnother blue bird day out on the water, with Captain JJ Rasler behind the helm. Little known fact about Rasler: He’s quite the singer. The wheelhouse was aglow with vocals as we bounded across the sea, finding no less than 11 humpback whales and over 300 Risso’s Dolphin (with a few scattered Pacific White Sided…
DetailsOn Tuesday morning, with Rod our Captain, and Fredo the crewmember, we took off into a foggy Monterey Bay. The Pacifica took us out to sea until we hit the edge of the Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon. We continued, seeing more birds and sea lions, a great sign there was food in the area. Knowing…
DetailsFor the first time in what seems to be weeks, fog was NOT present at the start of the trip, and Captain Rod needed little time in locating a group of five humpback whales, foraging with their sea lion friends. A handful of other humpbacks graced the area, and after a while, we went out…
DetailsAgain, the fog returns, though looking up revealed a blue sky in wait. Visibility cleared fast, and again Captain Danny had no trouble finding another large group of humpback whales. Along the way, dozens of harbor porpoise offered great looks, a rare treat for such shy creatures. Just as we thought the day couldn’t get…
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