Amazing blue whale and humpback whale numbers today

Daily Whale and Dolphin Report:

Here are the species we watched closely today:

12 Blue Whales  (many many more spouts all around us today)

8 Humpback Whale  (a few more seen with binoculars)

50 Common Dolphins

 

5 Mola mola (ocean sunfish) including one active jumper

 

Beautiful conditions out on the grounds today, and the most whale spouts we've seen in a few years.  The highlights included a super close friendly approach by a full grown humpback whale that came up along side the Condor Express and then slowly tail fluked a few feet off the bow.  Take a look at the photos from today and judge for yourself (They should be online by tomorrow).

Special announcement:

CONDOR  PARTY CRUISES

Saturday, 8/18   Jazz Dinner Cruise  6:00=8:30 
The Condor  4 piece Jazz Band & buffet dinner just $55 adults/ $30 kids
 
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Friday 8/31 Full Moon Hawaiian Cruise
with the authentic Island sounds of  Lilikoi Jam Appetizers by
appetizer catering from  Marmalade  Cafe
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In addition to the expert crew on the Condor Express with over 35 years of experience, Channel Islands Naturalist Corps volunteer naturalists, representatives from the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park, are usually on board and available to answer your questions during the trip.

 

Best fishes, have a WHALE of a day and OCEANS of fun!

Bob Perry