The Ocean Magic was set free from the dock and Capt. Gord slipped us out into the wonders of Vancouver Islands southern waters. He was set on following up a report of Killer Whales headed north along the northern tip of San Juan Island. We toured Victoria's waterfront and past Oak Bay out into Haro Strait. We crossed Haro and followed up San Juan Island to Pender Island. Here we caught up with members of J pod. These Southern Resident Orca were spread out, with J2 Granny and J1 Ruffles leading the way. We also saw J8 and J19 with her calf J41. It was great to see them in the wild, working the water in search of their diet of salmon. We then began our way back to Victoria, Capt. Gord had a few more things for us to see. There were Harbour Porpoise in Haro Strait, always elusive and very shy and as we swung through Oak Bay, we slowed and took in the sights of a lone Grey Whale working the shallows. This bottom feeding whale was gently breaking the surface for air, then down for a few minutes to feed. Our Naturalists Scott and Danielle past on vast amount of information on the local marine environment and wildlife. As we left the Grey Whale we spotted some Habour Seals basking on some rocks. This was a yet another great wildlife adventure with Prince Of Whales!Clint "Orcawizard", Marie "Orca-Magic"
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