Another great day with a Gray Whale breach
Captain Dave reports from the Condor that two trips ran today and a total of 7 gray whales including a Gray Whale breach. They were...
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Apr 2, 20131 min read
Tons of whales and bottlenose dolphins
It was Condor Express class reunion day on board the Condor, as Captain Dave ran the show with deckhands Brooke and Matt along for the...
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Apr 1, 20131 min read
More breaching Gray Whales today
Captain Dave reports from the Condor, which ran two trips today, that a total of 7 gray whales were closely observed. On the 12noon trip...
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Mar 8, 20131 min read
California Whale Watching: BBBRRRREEEEAAAACCCCHHHH !!
Captain Dave took the helm today for some very fun California whale watching. It was not long into the adventure when he set the Condor...
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Mar 7, 20131 min read
Gray and Humpback whale watching galore.
Excellent Gray and Humpback whale watching today It was a cool day but the Channel was glassy smooth with calm winds. Gray and Humpback...
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Mar 2, 20131 min read
California gray whales – A quartet of northbound Gray Whales…
California gray whales We ran two trips today, and encountered a breeding pod of 4 gray whales heading home to Alaska on both trips. The...
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Mar 1, 20131 min read
Southern California Whale Watching – Gray whales goin’ back home northwards..
Southern California Whale Watching Capt Dave had 3 nice gray whales today under ideal summer-like conditions. Great looks were had by...
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Feb 25, 20131 min read
A magnificent day with a gray whale.
Magnificent day with a gray whale Whale Watching Report February 26, 2013 Gray whale One lone gray whale today. Clear, sunny, glassy...
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Feb 17, 20131 min read
Gray whales and a variety of cetaceans.
Gray whales, dolphins and porpoise Whale Watching Report February 17, 2013 Gray whales Common dolphins Dall’s porpoise Pacific...
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Feb 6, 20131 min read
Blue Whale Watching in February ??? Whaaaa?
Early blue whale watching in the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Watching Report February 8, 2013 1 blue whale 2 Minke whales 700+ common...
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Feb 3, 20131 min read
Gray Whales – the end of the southbound migration is near
The southern migration of the #gray whales will soon be over February 5, 2013 Whale and Wildlife Count 6 gray whales (including a pod of...
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Jan 21, 20131 min read
Gorgeous day for gray whale watching
Excellent Gray Whale Watching Weather Whale Watching Count 3 gray whales 1 bald eagle 20 common dolphins 4 Dalls porpoise It was...
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Jan 1, 20131 min read
Southern California Gray Whale migration in full swing!
Southern California Gray Whale Migration Talley: 20 gray whales 40 Risso’s dolphins Capt Mat ran between Santa Rosa Island and Santa...
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Dec 31, 20121 min read
Twelve Gray Whales Seen Today
We ran into the Santa Barbara Channel to Santa Cruz Island to closely follow 12 gray whales today. There were many more all around within...
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Dec 29, 20121 min read
Ten Gray Whales Migrating Through Santa Barbara Channel
Captain Mat took the Condor Express across the Santa Barbara Channel through a light to moderate breeze and ran up into the Santa Cruz...
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Dec 8, 20122 min read
Again, Santa Barbara whale watching is the hot spot.
Summary: 1 Humpback Whale 2 Minke Whales 500 Long beaked Common Dolphins 1,000 Short beaked Common Dolphins 150 California Sea Lions...
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Nov 24, 20121 min read
The best whale watching in southern California !
Summary: 3 humpback whales 1,200 common dolphins It was mostly sunny with extremely blue, clear water today. Although we ran out to...
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Nov 23, 20121 min read
Minke whales and long-beaks: a Special Day in the Santa Barbara Channel
Our inaugural trip after 3 weeks in the boatyard for annual maintenance and inspections was gorgeous in spots. I say “in spots” because...
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Nov 20, 20121 min read
Gray Whale Migration Season is Coming!
That’s right. There have been several sightings of southbound Gray’s off the local beaches, and it’s only November! Will the gray whale...
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Nov 19, 20121 min read
Condor Express sails again Fri 11/23 – Come See The Gray Whales
Gray Whales begin their southern migration A few “early bird” gray whales have been seen off the coast and reports tell of humpbacks...
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