Sun Aug 18 – Whale Watching- Starship

With only one month left in our season, we were eager to get out and find the whales we have had such
success in finding on previous trips. We headed approximately twelve miles south where we came upon
three humpback whales which at first appeared to be logging (resting) at the surface. In fact, they were
traveling and coming up to breathe roughly every 30 seconds. We kept up with the whales, coming upon
6-8 additional individuals in an area that they were headed towards. Here the whales were actively
diving, likely feeding on the prey that was detected throughout the water column. Two breaches close
to the vessel delighted passengers and numerous close approaches by associated pairs, one mom and
calf pair, and solo calves maintained the excitement. More blows in the distance brought the total
number of humpbacks to at least a dozen, but likely 14-16 individuals. We spent a couple of hours here
before returning back to shore. Despite the dreary forecast, the seas were fair and we did not hit any
rain until the very last moments of the trip as we tied up to the dock, capping off another very special
day aboard the Viking Starship.
Less than one month in the season now remains. Book your trip with us today!

14-16 humpback whales
30-40 Wilson’s storm petrels
16-20 great shearwaters
8-12 Cory’s shearwaters