Somehow it’s just getting better out there! Eight whales! Three species — blue, fin, and humpback — with an entourage of 400 dolphins.
We cruised south toward the hot zone, and when we got there, it was everything we hoped for and more. A mom and calf blue whale popped up simultaneously on our port and starboard sides, with even more spouts blowing off to the west. After spending time with the world’s biggest baby, we headed over to hang out with the second‑largest animal on the planet — a whole group of fin whales.
We cannot forget the spunky little humpback that kept surfacing RIGHT next to the boat as if to say, “HEY! LOOK AT ME! I’M BIG TOO, GUYS!” This little one put on a full show — playing with kelp, flipping that tail high into the air, and generally stealing the spotlight. That’s some heavy lifting when you’re surrounded by the two largest species ON EARTH.
We had common dolphins on the way out, dolphins cruising with the whales, and even MORE dolphins escorting us back in.
The buffet line is OPEN, and the whales are spreading the word.
Naturalist, Alison
