Ocean Magic Wildlife Adventures July 31

The Ocean Magic Wildlife Adventures on July 31 were amazing, each a special treat on the marine wildlife that Vancouver Island holds. Capt. Tyler slipped the 9am Ocean Magic from her berth and headed us west in search of Orca. We passed Race Rocks Ecological Reserve and headed further west and ecountered all the pods of the souther resident Orca. J K and L pods were working their way south and we were treated to sights on these Killer Whales slowly making their way down Vancouver Islands rugged coatsline. The 12:15 Ocean Magic Wildlife Adventure took us off the Victoria waterfront and we caught up with the "Super Pod". The whales were traveling easterly towards San Juan Island. It was just amazing to see so many whales grouped toghether as they made their way past. Our on board naturalists Rhonda and Arleigh filled the passengers with a great amount of Orca information and answered all the questions. Another perfect whale watching trip was had by all with Prince Of Whales!
The pure 'MAGIC' of the Southern Resident population of Orca, otherwise known as Killer Whales, is best viewed from the Prince of Whales vessels that leave the harbour hourly most days. These are some of the best trips of summer so far with warm temperatures and lots of active whales out there. The 3.30pm Ocean Magic, July 31st with Capt. Tyler, and crew members Mika, Lachelle, and Marnie took our guests toward San Juan Island where the 'Superpod', all three pods, J, K, and L were foraging for Salmon together. We had seen all these whales on two earlier trips, coming in from the west in a 'resting' formation. The late afternoon trip was able to spend time watching some great behaviours now that the Orca were much more active on the west side of San Juan Island. We saw breaching, porpoising and tail slapping as some of the family groups headed north. It was awesome to see so many Orca on this trip. Our guests were thrilled with their west coast adventure, basking in sunshine and calm conditions. Totally magical !
Clint "Orcawizard" Marie "Orca-Magic"