It was a magical day on the water this afternoon as the Ocean Magic turned west from the Victoria Harbour. We just knew we would find whales this Sunday. In the wheelhouse, Captain Shamus, 'Shamu' on his last run for the year, headed us past Race Rocks to Beacher Bay. Here the passengers were to delight in seeing the real top predators of the ocean, the Transient Killer Whale. The T41's, two females and the one male,T 44 were milling around the bay enjoying a lazy frollic among the kelp. It had been reported that these same animals had already eaten earlier so even as a group of sea lions entered the bay these orca continued to play to the amazement of all on board. A visit to Race Rocks on our return trip, included views of other marine mammals , especially the male seal lion haul outs. Our last thrill of the day was time spent with three relatively active Humpback Whales. These huge whales were waving their flukes and creating big noisy blows. We wish Captain Shamus all the best and many thanks for another incredible trip on the westcoast. Photos by Marie "Orca-Magic" and Clint "Orcawizard"
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