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Sep 15, 20131 min read

More humpback whales

Captain Dave reports from the north east channel that the condor express watched four humpback whales today…in addition there were...

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Humpback whale, “Rope,” entertains everyone AGAIN

Sep 14, 20132 min read

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Humpback whale, “Rope,” entertains everyone AGAIN

Our friend “Rope” the humpback whale spy hops very very close to the Condor Express. Our humpback, “Rope,” entertains everyone AGAIN...

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Sep 13, 20131 min read

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More feeding humpback whales today

We watched two adult humpback whales today mixed in with 1,500 or so common dolphins feeding on anchovies. One of the humpbacks we...

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Sep 7, 20131 min read

Condor Express

Three humpback whales and more!

Ship’s path to humpback land Three humpback whales and more! With moderate seas and fog in the morning, it was a challenge for Captain...

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Sep 1, 20132 min read

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Spectacular Ocean Vistas, humpback whales and Exceptional Dolphins

Spectacular Subtropical Conditions in the Channel Spectacular Ocean Vistas and Exceptional Dolphins The remnants of an equatorial...

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Aug 27, 20131 min read

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Mother humpback and her calf remain central focus

Captain Mat and the Condor Express crew report that the mother humpback and her calf continue to be the central focus of large whale...

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Aug 23, 20131 min read

common dolphins

Simultaneous humpback whale breaching in southern California

Simultaneous humpback whale breaching in southern California. That’s right. Captain Dave took the Condor Express down to the northeast...

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Minke whales surface lunge feeding in Santa Barbara Channel

Aug 22, 20131 min read

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Minke whales surface lunge feeding in Santa Barbara Channel

Our excursion path today. Captain Mat reports another fabulous trip to the northeast Santa Barbara Channel where, among other things,...

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Aug 21, 20131 min read

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Humpback whales in the northeast Santa Barbara Channel again today

Captain Mat reports 2 humpback whales today in the northeastern Santa Barbara Channel. In addition the crew reports and estimated 1,000...

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The Humpback Whale-fest continues on the coast.

Aug 20, 20131 min read

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The Humpback Whale-fest continues on the coast.

Our track across the northeastern Channel today. Captain Mat reports that the Condor Express again ran to the northeastern reaches of the...

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Aug 19, 20131 min read

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Coastal whale watching remains hot.

Captain Dave and his crew report another nice day in the northeast Channel today. Five Minke whales were observed and a couple of them...

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Coastal Humpbacks & Minke Whales Continue to Enthrall All

Aug 18, 20132 min read

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Coastal Humpbacks & Minke Whales Continue to Enthrall All

Friendly humpback whale creates a waterfall with its tail flukes right next to the boat. Coastal Humpbacks & Minkes Continue to Enthrall...

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Another fine day on the water with minke whales and humpback whales.

Aug 17, 20131 min read

common dolphins

Another fine day on the water with minke whales and humpback whales.

The path taken on our adventure today. Captain Mat reports that sea conditions were again very very calm and glassy as he ran the Condor...

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Aug 15, 20131 min read

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The Team Gets a Treat – Humpback Whales Run Amok

A female humpback whale runs amok today. The Condor Express flybridge team was not too far away from Santa Barbara Harbor, with overcast...

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Ventura Flats Yields 8 Big Cetaceans Humpbacks Whales and Minke Whales

Aug 14, 20131 min read

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Ventura Flats Yields 8 Big Cetaceans Humpbacks Whales and Minke Whales

Our track across the inside of the Ventura Flats today. Captain Mat used his experiences from yesterday plus his natural keen eyesight to...

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Many humpbacks and Dave rescues a kitty.

Aug 13, 20132 min read

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Many humpbacks and Dave rescues a kitty.

Dave rescues an environmentally harmful “Hello Kitty” mylar balloon offshore today. Many humpbacks and Dave rescues a kitty. Again the...

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Aug 11, 20131 min read

channel islands

Humpback whales crown a gorgeous day on the Channel !

Captain Dave followed his instincts and ran east. Here the Condor Express found itself in some amazing masses of marine life. Various...

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Minke Whales and Hot Spots in the Santa Barbara Channel

Aug 7, 20132 min read

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Minke Whales and Hot Spots in the Santa Barbara Channel

A great sighting of a friendly Minke whale in the east Channel today! Hot spot hopping in the Santa Barbara Channel. Winds and warnings...

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Jul 31, 20131 min read

California Whale Watching

Humpback whales and a high diversity of marine mammals today

Captain Mat reports the following species observed on today’s expedition: 1 gray whale 2 humpback whales 2 blue whales 20 Risso’s...

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Jul 30, 20132 min read

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More sun, more blue whales and humpback whales too.

It was mirror, mill pond glass on the Channel today and the sun came out after we ran south about an hour. We picked up several small...

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