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Humpback BCX1057 ‘Divot’ and new calf south San Juan Channel & Minke whale on Salmon Bank

Humpback BCX1057 ‘Divot’ and new calf south San Juan Channel & Minke whale on Salmon Bank

June 13, 2026 – Sailed South with reports of a humpback whale and calf heading South after passing Friday Harbor. We sailed through Turn Island pass seeing harbor seals hauled…

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Humpback whale BCX1800 “Gretzky” followed by Orcas T123’s in Rosario Strait

Humpback whale BCX1800 “Gretzky” followed by Orcas T123’s in Rosario Strait

June 8, 2026 – Leaving Friday Harbor in light misty rain we changed course from North along San Juan coastline to South along Shaw coastline after hearing reports of orcas…

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A Gray whale, Orcas, Humpbacks, Puffins, Seals, Sea lions and more

A Gray whale, Orcas, Humpbacks, Puffins, Seals, Sea lions and more

June 6, 2026 – As we set sail from Friday Harbor we had been monitoring reports of a family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T99’s who were southbound in…

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Orcas T123’s and T124A4’s followed by 3 Humpbacks with breaches and chin slaps

Orcas T123’s and T124A4’s followed by 3 Humpbacks with breaches and chin slaps

May 31, 2026 – Our passengers arriving by ferry today from Orcas Island saw orcas on the ferry ride to Friday Harbor. Biggs/ Transient orcas T123’s and T124A4’s were westbound…

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Sunset sail around Shaw Island following humpbacks

Sunset sail around Shaw Island following humpbacks

May 19, 2026 – Evening sunset sail. As we left Friday Harbor we saw a bald eagle carrying nesting material to Brown Island. Riding the back eddy to meet the…

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Baleen whale trifecta! Gray, humpback and minke whale!

Baleen whale trifecta! Gray, humpback and minke whale!

May 9, 2026 – After sailing the channel to Shaw Island we decided to head east to circumnavigate Lopez Island. We cut inside of Canoe Island, rounded Upright Head, and…

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Humpback BCX1800 “Gretzky” on MacArthur Bank, sea lions and elephant seal

Humpback BCX1800 “Gretzky” on MacArthur Bank, sea lions and elephant seal

April 25, 2026 – Today we set a course for south. We drifted through the narrow channel by Turn Island passing harbor seals resting on the rocks. Near Deadman Island…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T36A’s, T86A1’s and T124A4’s followed by Humpback whales BCX1068 Split Fluke and BCX1193 Zig Zag followed by T36A1’s and T65A’s

Biggs/Transient Orcas T36A’s, T86A1’s and T124A4’s followed by Humpback whales BCX1068 Split Fluke and BCX1193 Zig Zag followed by T36A1’s and T65A’s

March 28, 2026 – Biggs/Transient orcas, T36A’s (minus T36A1’s), T86A1’s, and T124A4’s) came into Friday Harbor about an hour or so before we cast off. When our passengers arrived on…

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