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Photo by S. Dubpernell, San
Ingnacio Lagoon, Baja Mexico. Gray whale calf. |
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Trip
Reports
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last updated
May 9, 2008
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May 9th, 2008- AMAZING day!!- The warm
spring weather and sunshine must have made the whales as
excited as we were to be enjoying the waters of the Great
Pacific Northwest...as within the first half hour of leaving
Coupeville we saw THREE gray whales off of Camano
island and it wasn't long until the spouts of another
ONE drew our attention near Baby island. Then 20-30
white-tipped, Dahl porpoises put on a spectacular show
for us for about half an hour near Eldger Bay, on Camano
island. As we were headed back up to Coupeville
on the return trip we saw ANOTHER gray whale by Lowell
Point. Before we had a chance to finish looking
at all of the great pictures we'd snapped, there was yet
ANOTHER gray whale by Race Lagoon on Whidbey island.
Seals and eagles were also seen in all of their glory
throughout the cruise as well.
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May 8, 2008- Mother's Day is this
Sunday, surprise her with a trip with the whales! Make
your reservations soon! |
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May 4, 2008 - The gray whales were out
near Gedney Island and the river delta near Everett. We had
Patch and the gang. We were treated with one breech and one
spy hop plus lots of great fluke shots - fantastic show!
PLUS 20 Dahl porpoises off Baby Island they came and played
off the boat for 20 minutes. The fun just never stops aboard
the Mystic Sea!
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April 30, 2008 - SEVEN gray whales all
down in the area near Gedney Island and the river delta.
They were really putting on a good show, lots of tail and
fin shots. Seals and porpoise were also seen on the
trip. |
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April 29, 2008 - Awesome trip.
FIVE gray whales near Gedney Island and the river delta near
Everett. Lots of action in the shallows as the whales
were feeding. |
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April 23, 2008 - We have had gray
whales on every trip this year! Today was a full trip.
Harbor porpoise and sea lions off Baby Island. The
gray whales were putting on great shows at Gedney Island,
Camano Head and Sandy Point. |
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April 20, 2008 - Gray whales spread
from Langley to Gedney Island to Everett. One great
spy hop. |
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April 19, 2008 - Welcome the Whales
Day in Langley. The Mystic Sea ran out of the Langley
harbor and had great whales in the near by waters. |
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April 9, 2008 - Another great day on
the water. Birds, eagles, harbor porpoise, and of
course, gray whales. The gray whales were down near
Gedney Island. We have had gray whales for every gray
whale tour this year! |
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April 6, 2008 - A gray whale filled
day. First we watched gray whales near Baby Island,
on the way back back to Coupeville two more were
spotted working the shoreline along Whidbey Island.
Then as we approached Coupeville we spotted another gray
whale giving a show to the folks in town! A very
active day. |
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April 5, 2008 - Both the guests aboard
Mystic Sea and the spectators on shore had a great show of
gray whales near Langley. |
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April 2, 2008 - Fantastic whales!
We have had whales every trip this season. 2 gray
whales out front of the Inn at Langley. We had a Full
BREACH!!!! We see this very rarely in the calm protected
waters of Saratoga Passage. A cow and calf gray were
near Camano Head also. Hope you can come enjoy the
sights with us soon.
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March 30, 2008 - A bit of run today as
Mystic Sea and her passengers cruised down to Possession
Point for a fantastic show of 4 gray whales. |
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March 28, 2008 - Another day of
wonderful Northwest wildlife. Gray whales near Lowell
Point and lots of seabirds and harbor porpoise. |
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March 26, 2008 - Gray whales AGAIN!
Two groups today, one set near Baby Island and the other at
Lowell Point. Also in the beautiful Saratoga Passage
we had the chance to see California Sealions, Bald Eagles,
and Harbor Porpoise. A great day all around. |
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March 16, 2008 - Our gray whale season
is starting off great! 4 whales, 3 near Gedney Island
making lots of rolls and plenty of good tail shots.
Then on the way back to Penn Cove, a fourth grey whale
appeared near Langley. |
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March 15, 2008 - Wonderful calm day
and gray whales near Gedney Island. Three whales
including "Patch". It's good to see some of our
regular visitors.
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March
8, 2008 - Our first gray whale watch of the season! What a great
day for a whale watch in the calm protected waters of Saratoga
Passage. 3 gray whales treated the passengers on Mystic Sea to a
great show near Gedney Island.
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| March 2, 2008 -
Our season officially started
with the Penn Cove Mussel Festival in Coupeville, WA this
weekend. Great tours out to the pens with narration and the
underwater water camera taking a peek at the quiet life of
mussels. GRAY WHALES have been spotted in the calm protected
waters of Saratoga Passage!!!!! First cruise is March 8 - call
now and reserve your spot. |
