Humpback whales every day, and sometimes orcas

Wednesday 8/12 Amazing Day! We had a pod of four orcas about a mile from the Santa Cruz Harbor today. Later we saw a solo male orca going to join the larger pod. They seemed to be traveling north. These animals are always an awesome sight!

Saturday 8/15 Humpback whales every day, have been gathering in groups near the Soquel Canyon, north end of Monterey Bay. We saw shark at the Cement Ship. Nice days to get offshore for a cool breeze!

Sunday 8/16 We had more good looks at humpback whales, including lively surface behavior from a young whale.

Monday 8/17 We met a small, very friendly humpback whale today who swam close up to the boat a few times, and showed us some tail throws.

ORCAS Spotted last Wednesday Aug 13. Photo: Megan Petersen