With the increased daylight hours and more sunshine around, this combo makes for fantastic conditions to explore the variety of bird and marine life in these waters. Guests from all over the world continue to seek out a thrill in our 12 seater, yellow Zodiacs. Our very knowledgeable Skippers, 'Mark ' and "James" took visitors from Australia, Germany, Netherlands,Norway, USA and some local Canadians out to explore the fabulous scenery and hopefully find some 'ORCA'. We travelled over to the Olympic Mountain side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and followed the coast, then crossed back to the rugged shoreline of Vancouver Island. No ' Killer Whales ' were seen this trip, but plenty of bird and marine life was evident with good looks at Bald Eagles, Black Oystercatchers, Cormorants and Surf Scoters. Even a skittish River Otter made an appearance among the steep cliffs. Plenty of Harbour Seals lazed in the sun as did a large Elephant Seal at Race Rocks. Several big male Steller Sea Lions frolicked in the water to keep cool. It is always amazing to see the abundant life forms clinging to the surface of rocks as the tides ebb and flood. Conditions were just perfect to observe all the natural beauty that the west coast has to offer. Another great 'Prince of Whales 'wildlife adventure.
Marie "Orca-Magic", Clint "Orcawizard"
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