Whale Watching Report

Steller Pose (Steller Sea Lion on Bird Rocks)

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

WSF Under Clouded Mt. Baker

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

Small Cetaceans Making Big Waves! (Harbor Porpoise)

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

"A gorgeous May day welcomed the Island Explorer 3 back to the San Juan Island and there was quite the welcoming party taking place out on the water with some amazing wildlife. Our guests had the rare opportunity to see all 4 species of pennipeds (seals) that we have in the area! Which I have never experienced all in one trip, because typically the different species don't always overlap. We visited with Harbor Seals, California Sea Lions, a Northern Elephant Seal and ended with two Steller Sea Lions. Unfortunately after covering a large expanse of water and searching high and low we weren't able to find any whales. It was later in the day as we were venturing back to the dock that whales were found far north. Our guests that joined us will have the opportunity to join us again for free to see whales- its our guarantee." - Naturalist Kate Janes