Sunday, Haloween, Oct 31 Whales and Dolphins

Santa Barbara Channel Lovers,

 
What a nice day out on the Channel today.   Balmy weather, clear and sunny skies and the animals were amazing..

 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
1000 Common Dolphins  (in 4 groups with a few high jumpers)
3 Humpbacks  (one was probably our friend "Rope")

100 Risso's Dolphins (near the Painted Cave and the west end of Santa Cruz)
100 Sea Lions
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's adventure will be available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com  by Tuesday morning.
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Saturday's Whales and Dolphins

Greetings,

 
The rain blew threw before dawn and the Channel was spectacular and clear as a bell...

 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
1000 Common Dolphins  (in 4 groups)
1 Humpback
50 Sea Lions
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express
 
PS I'm shooting on board tomorrow if you want to come out and get yourself in the picture.  Stand on the bow and remember to turn around and look up at the flybridge, especially if there are animals in the water nearby.

Friday's whale report

Whale and dolphin lovers,

 
Another day in paridise and...

 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
1200 Common Dolphins  (in 4 groups)
1 Humpbacks

112 Sea Lions 
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

 

PS I'm shooting on Sunday if you want to come out and join the photo fun.

Whale and Dolphin Sightings for Wed Oct 27

Friends,
 
The male Humpbacks are starting to act frisky around the females in the Channel, and...

 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
1500 Common Dolphins  (in 4 groups)
3 Humpbacks (one female, two males fighting over her?)

 

 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Dolphin Madness - Sat Oct 23

Friends,
 
A cool, Fall day out on the Channel.  Light winds and calm seas framed by a variety of light and dark clouds.  The Condor Express headed to the far eastern end of the Channel and circumnavigated Anacapa Island in search of cetaceans... 
 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
1500 Common Dolphins  (in 4 groups)
200 Offshore Bottlenose Dolphins (in 2 groups)

50 Risso's Dolphins

20 Dall's Porpoise

100 California Sea Lions
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's trip, as well as most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry

Condor Express

Whales and dolphins - Thurs Oct 21

Friends,

 
A nice day on the Channel and the whales were on our side of it...

 

 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
3 Humpback Whales  (including our personal pal, "Rope")
1000 Common Dolphins
500 California Sea Lions

1 Mola mola (ocean sunfish)
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry

Another Wild October Day ! Sunday, Oct 17

Dolphin and Whale Lovers,
 
Another overcast yet absolutely calm ocean surface today.  Captain Mat found a huge feeding frenzy to the East and...

 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
8 Humpback Whales  (including our personal pal, "Rope")
6 Minke Whales
2500 Common Dolphins 
1000 California Sea Lions
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com  
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Species Diversity Madness - report for Sat Oct 16

Dolphin and Whale Lovers,
 
An overcast yet absolutely "mill pond oily glass" ocean surface today.  Captain Dave and his crew did it again!

 
This is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
2 Humpback Whales

1 Minke Whale
50 Risso's Dolphins
1500 Common Dolphins 
400 California Sea Lions
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com   By the way, if you are free tomorrow from 230 to 430pm, I'm holding a reception to celebrate the exhibition of 20 of my large photographic prints, most taken on board the Condor Express.  There will be light refreshments and free posters for the kids.  Email me at Mr.Zalophus@gmail.com  and let me know if you and your family will be there.  It's at Chase Palm Park Center, on the ocean on Cabrillo near Garden.  Hope to see you there.
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whale and Dolphin report for Thurs Oct 14

Dolphin and Whale Lovers,
 
Thick pea soup fog that presented a challenge for Captain Dave yesterday cleared out and there were ideal conditions on the Channel again today, and with the return of Captain Mat, here ya' go ...
 
This is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
4 Humpback Whales

25 Risso's Dolphins
1000 Common Dolphins 
261 California Sea Lions
 
Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Sightings for Wed Oct 13

Dolphin Lovers,
 
Thick pea soup fog enveloped the Channel today and it was a monumental effort by Captain Dave that brought us two different species of Dolphins...

 

This is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
25 Risso's Dolphins
500 Common Dolphins 
323 California Sea Lions
 
Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly. 
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Dolphin Day - 10/10/10

Friends of the Channel,
 
It was a sparkling clear day on the Channel again today.  The sun was bright and the ocean was mirror glass. 
And this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
200 Risso's Dolphins
800 Common Dolphins
50 California Sea Lions
 
Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly. 
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whale and Dolphin Sightings - Sat Oct 9

Friends of the Channel,
 
It was a sparkling clear day on the Channel again today.  The sun was bright and the ocean was mirror glass. 

And this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
1 Humpback Whale
800 Common Dolphins (in two large groups)
50 California Sea Lions
 
Not only did we follow a friendly Humpback Whale right off the Harbor entrance, but our friends and colleagues from CIMWI (Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute) in Gaviota came along and helped TMMC (The Marine Mammal Center) in Sausalito release 4 special passengers back into the wild:  1 Guadalupe Fur Seal, 1 Northern Fur Seal, and 2 California Sea Lions.  Now getting back to the Humpback Whale, Captain Dave spotted the spout just outside the moorings at East Beach.  We trailed it west southwest until we left it off Hendry's and headed due south to Santa Cruz Island.  This whale was no more than a half mile off the beach.  Wow.

 

Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's adventure, and most other holidays and weekends will be available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whale and Dolphin sightings for Fri Oct 8

Nature Lovers,
 
It was a sparkling clear day on the Channel again today.  And this is what the Condor Expressly saw:

 

1 Humpback Whale (our old  pal "Rope")
1000 Common Dolphins (in two large groups and several smaller feeding pods)
50 California Sea Lions
75 Risso's Dolphins

1 Blue Shark
 
The whales previously reported by the news media in the LA area have left and appear to be moving back into our Channel.You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly. 

 

SPECIAL NOTE:  TOMORROW, October 9th trip will leave the dock early for a special 8am to 1230pm morning trip.  Make reservations and plan to arrive around 730.
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whale and Dolpin report for Sunday, October 3

Nature Lovers,
 
It was dead calm  on the Channel again today but unfortunately, it was quite foggy.  Nonetheless, the eaglelike eyes of our Captain and crew penetrated the fog and put the Condor Express on the following wildlife:

 
1 Minke Whale
1000 Common Dolphins (in two large groups and several smaller feeding pods)
50 California Sea Lions
15 Bottlenose Dolphins
 
The whales previously reported by the news media in the LA area have left and appear to be moving back into our Channel.You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  SPECIAL NOTE:  Our Saturday, October 9th trip will leave the dock early for a special 8am to 1230pm morning trip.  Make reservations and plan to arrive around 730.
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most holidays and weekends are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whale and Dolphin report - Sat Oct 2

Nature Lovers,
 
Wow.  What a magnificent day out on the Channel today.  It was dead calm with bright sun and balmy temperatures.  In the background, the glassy seas were framed by huge, white, billowing cumulus cloud formations.  Oh, and did I mention wildlife?
 
...here is what the Condor Expressly watched today:
1 Humpback Whale
1000 Common Dolphins (in two large groups and several smaller feeding pods)
50 California Sea Lions
200 Risso's Dolphins (in two large groups)

20 Mola Mola (Ocean Sunfish)
 
The whales previously reported by the news media in the LA area have left and appear to be moving back into our Channel.You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  SPECIAL NOTE:  Our Saturday, October 9th trip will leave the dock early for a special 8am to 1230pm morning trip.  Make reservations and plan to arrive around 730.
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from this adventure will be available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whale and Dolphin Report - Friday, October 1st

Friends,
 
We ran along Santa Cruz Island in an easterly direction today due to high winds reported west of SCI.

 

...and here is what the Condor Expressly watched today:

2 Humpback Whales

500 Common Dolphins

100 California Sea Lions

1 Bald Eagle
 
BUT...numerous reports of Humpback and Blue Whales from are region are coming in across the Captain's hotline.  The whales previously reported by the news media in the LA area have left and appear to be moving back into our Channel.You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly. 
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for tomorrow, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most weekend and holiday trips are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express