Ocean Magic Adventure Sept 23 12:15pm

September continues to be a great month for viewing Transient Orca, mammal eating whales. Our experienced Captain Shamus took us south of Race rocks to find two Transient Orca,T20 and T21. Earlier we had spent some time viewing Harbour Seals on rocks near the DND, property at Metchosin. The two Transient Orca were travelling east and doing a little foraging along the way. At one point, they surprised the many international passengers on board the Ocean Magic, by suddenly appearing along side. Our dedicated crew Kurt, Nichola and Derek shared their knowledge with the passengers. We tried to locate the two Pacific white-sided Dolphins that had been reported earlier, but to no avail so we made a stop at Race Rocks to enjoy the roaring, barking and tussling of the Steller and California Sea Lions. The wildlife viewing álong the BC coast is always spectacular. Photos by Marie "Orca-Magic"

Ocean Magic Sept 21

Ocean Magic's Sunday noon trip took us west to Race Rocks, here we took in Transient Orca. The whales identified as the T10s, were swimming into the strong west coast wind as they worked north along Vancouver Island's rugged coastline. We followed these Killer Whales and enjoyed their company on a cool but sunny west coast day. We had a tour of Race Rocks Ecological reserve and spotted Harbor Seals, Steller Sealions, California Sealions and many different species of birds. Captain Gord had our 3:30 Ocean Magic adventure up the inside of Vancouver Island to Pender Island. Here we caught up with another group of Transient Orcas. These whales identified as the T2s, were working the middle of a channel, searching for food. The scenery was inspiring with the sun playing peek a boo in the clouds.
Photos by Clint "Orcawizard"

Ocean Magic Sept 20

Saturdays Ocean Magic Adventure took us west to Race Rocks where we encountered the oceans top predator, the Transient Orca, T30 and T109s. These great Killer Whales worked their was along to coast line in search of food. Captain Gord skillfully worked the Ocean Magic as we followed along. Mika and Derek narrated indepth about Ocra and other marine wildlife. Everyone had a terrific time on Vancouver Islands rugged west coast!!
Photos by Clint "Orcawizard"

Ocean Magic Friday Sept 19

Friday, September 19th was another exciting day for spotting the variety of marine wildlife in these waters. With our experienced Captains Brad and Shamus in the wheel-house for the two afternoon trips, our passengers on board the Ocean Magic were treated to great looks at three Brown Pelicans, Harbour Seals, Steller and California Sea Lions, all at Race Rocks. On our way to Hein Bank we encountered up to 50+ Harbour Porpoises in the flat calm sea. It was at Hein Bank that we caught up with the Transients, the T30's. One of the females was fascinated by the OM and swam up close to take a good look at us. A most memorable experience as she circled and dove beneath the hull, almost as if on cue to say farwell to long time Captain Brad "Dyner"Armstrong on his last trip with Prince of Whales. We were all smiles as we disembarked at the dock. An amazing afternoon of west coast wildlife.
Photos by Marie "Orca-Magic" and Clint "Orcawizard"

Ocean Magic Adventure Sept 18 12:15pm

Although the clouds had moved into the Victoria area, today was still to be an awesome day to view whales. With Southern resident whales over at San Juan and Transients, the T10s close to Victoria, the passengers on board were to get the thrill of a life time. The 12.15pm Ocean Magic, with Captain Anna in the wheelhouse, crossed Haro Strait to find many members of L pod foraging off Eagle Point. There was much ''sharking '' and '' porpoising '' by the orca as they foraged. Mega, L 41, gave us a big surprise by surfacing close to the stern. Our return trip caught up with the Transients, a family of three, while they moved through the waters below the bluffs. September remains one of the best months to view whales.
Photos by Marie "Orca-Magic"

Zodiac Adventure Sept 17 1:30pm

The 1.30pm Zodiac ''Queen of Hearts'' headed south toward the Washington coast line. We had our intrepid skipper, Mark on board who was determined to make our trip memorable. We found a lone, barnacle, encrusted Grey Whale, foraging in shallow water, off the bluffs at Dungeness Spit. It was an active 'grey', surprising us with big blows and tail-fluking. Grey whales have one of the longest known annual migrations. They winter in the lagoons of Baja California and Mexico and migrate to the Bering, Chukchi and western Beaufort Seas every summer. We made a quick visit to Dungeness Light Station and enjoyed the large numbers of harbour seal hauled out on shore at the tip of Dungeness Spit. With choppy seas all around our return trip back to Victoria was exciting. Photos by Marie "Orca-Magic"

Zodiac Adventure Sept 17 10am

Our Zodiac left the dock at 10 am with Skipper Mark taking the helm. We were on the move south to find those illusive killer whales. The migrating birds too were on the move with many seen in tight formations seeking the bait balls. Even the fog bank was on the move, producing at times, a mystical atmosphere. A change in the weather had occurd overnight which kept those illusive '' black and whites '' out of range. A trip to Race Rocks provided our guests with great looks at Harbour Seals, California and Steller Sea Lions as well as spectacular views of the awesome coastal scenery. Photos by Marie "Orca-Magic"

Another beautiful day in Victoria and the whales are out in full force. We've had a great morning and are looking forward to an exciting afternoon!!

Come and join us on our next zodiac tour at 3:00 or on the Ocean Magic at 3:30

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Ocean Magic Adventure Sept 13 3:30pm

Capt. Brad "Dyner" sailed the Ocean Magic into the sunshine and calm seas on the 3:30 Adventure. With our crew of First Mate Shamus "Shamu" and Mika our Marine Biologist we were in great hands as we headed over to Rosario Strait south of Lopez Island to catch up with K and L pods. These wonderful Orca were west bound close to shore. Capt Brad put us in excellent position to view the Killer Whales as they made their way along the shoreline. It truly was a perfect day on the water, September is a great month to go WHALE WATCHING.'
Photos by Clint "Orcawizard"