5 Blue Whales; 12++ Humpback Whales – Epic conditions
Kelping behavior by a humpback whale. Photo taken on yesterday’s expedition. Captain Dave ran southwest for quite a while to a location...
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Nov 28, 20142 min read
First gray whales (2), blue whales (2+), humpback whales (16+), bald eagle (1)
Tah-dah! Announcing the official opening of Gray Whale season on the Condor Express today! Our first gray whales of the 2015 season !...
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Nov 26, 20142 min read
1 blue whale, 13+++ humpback whales, 1 minke whale, 1,000 common dolphins, 5 Risso’s dolphins
A giant blue whale kicks up its tail on November 26, 2014 in the Santa Barbara Channel. Spectacular weather and off the charts whale...
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Nov 23, 20141 min read
Mid-Channel Fun Zone
Mid-Channel Fun Zone Captain Eric located a wide swath of cetaceans just about smack dab in the middle of the Santa Barbara Channel...
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Nov 19, 20142 min read
Special Santa Barbara Channel vistas and whales too.
Two of the several humpback whales we watched today on a wonderful silver day in the Santa Barbara Channel. Special Santa Barbara Channel...
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Nov 16, 20141 min read
A Dream Whale Watch Trip – Pinch Me Now!
A Dream Whale Watch Trip – Pinch Me Now! It’s November 16, 2014 and Captain Eric put it this way: “We had a giant blue whale about 20...
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Nov 9, 20141 min read
Condor Express got MUGGED big time in the Humpback ‘hood
Condor Express got MUGGED big time in the Humpback ‘hood Clear blue water. Light breeze. Calm seas. Great conditions for spouts. ...
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Nov 7, 20143 min read
Acute Spoutitis Outbreak Today
One of probably two giant blue whales and at least 23 humpback whales seen with their dolphin relatives in the Santa Barbara Channel...
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Nov 5, 20142 min read
It’s November 5. BLUE WHALE & more today.
A giant blue whale was watched today out close to Santa Cruz Island on our way to visit the Painted Cave. It was a big, beautiful beast...
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Nov 2, 20141 min read
11 Humpback Whales Take Turns With Behaviors
11 Humpback Whales Take Turns With Behaviors Captain Eric ran the Condor Express to the southeastern Santa Barbara Channel today and...
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Nov 1, 20141 min read
Humpbacks Put on a Show
Humpbacks Put on a Show Captain Dave ran east of the rigs and closely watched 8 humpback whales with more in the area. It was a nice day...
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Oct 31, 20142 min read
Ooodles of Cetacea on a Silver Ocean
OK, it’s Halloween and you deserve to be a little frightened. This is one scary marine mammal. EEEEEEeeeeeek! Ooodles of Cetacea on a...
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Oct 29, 20142 min read
Humpback Whales Invade the Channel En Masse
Two of at least 13 humpback whales in the area today are seen diving together side by side. Humpback Whales Invade the Channel En Masse...
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Oct 26, 20141 min read
Scarlet and Shorty are Back
Scarlet and Shorty are Back Captain Eric and his crew headed east over a long period ground swell from the west, on glassy seas, to...
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Oct 24, 20142 min read
5 Humpbacks (including a calf) Mug the Condor Express
AIS ©Marine Traffic ships track for our trip today. 5 Humpbacks (including a calf) Mug the Condor Express Well, by now you probably heard...
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Oct 23, 20142 min read
Everyone on board had the Blues
One of six blue whales seen today in one hot spot area. you are looking at the anterior 1/3rd (approx) of this giant. Everyone on board...
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Oct 22, 20143 min read
Blue skies and blue water with Soooo Many Cetacans
An active Risso’s dolphin gets a little fresh air as it swims into the prevailing current, winds and swells. You are looking directly...
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Oct 19, 20141 min read
50+ Risso’s in Crystal Blue Water Steal Show
50+ Risso’s in Crystal Blue Water Steal Show Yes, Captain Dave and his team put the Condor Express into position for 2 nice, large, adult...
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Oct 18, 20141 min read
Fantastic Day but where is Shorty?
Fantastic Day but where is Shorty? Captain Dave and his crew ran into the eastern Santa Barbara Channel under sunny skies, calm seas with...
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Oct 4, 20141 min read
Blue skies, Blue water, Blue whale ! ..and more.
Blue skies, Blue water, Blue whale ! ..and more. After enjoying some tremendous sightings of 4 humpback whales and at least 2,000 long...
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