It was one of those sunny, but windy days when the waters off Victoria was rather ' lumpy.' Our intrepid Capt. Scott headed the 3.30pm, Ocean Magic vessel out of the harbour and south toward an area that a mother Humpback Whale and her calf had been seen earlier. Deep in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, all on board were given an incredible show by this twosome. What mother Humpback did, it would appear that the calf followed in its behaviour. For 45 mins we were entertained by many breaching behaviours, tail lobs and pectoral flipper smacks that resonated on the surface of the water. It was amazing to view those huge whales hurl themselves aloft and fall back on the surface with thunderous spray. Our experienced Naturalists, Rhonda and Casey shared their knowledge with our guests. A quick visit to Race Rocks Ecological Reserve, gave us good looks at California and Steller Sea Lions lounging on their favourite rocks. What an exciting and wondrous trip with Prince of Whales.
Marie, Orca-Magic.
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