A gray whale calf ejected mud through its baleen while on the surface
2017 04-24 SB Coast High winds were forecasted for our region of the Santa Barbara Channel, but Captain Eric and his crew got lucky and...
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Apr 23, 20171 min read
200 long-beaked common dolphins and 11 gray whales
2017 04-23 SB Coast Although there was negligible wind, there was a slight bump on the surface coming from much rough conditions to the...
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Apr 22, 20173 min read
The humpback feeding frenzy stole the show.
2017 04-22 SB Coast Humpback whale feeding frenzy, gray whale calves and two different species of dolphins made todays three excursions...
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Apr 20, 20171 min read
Two pairs of gray whales.
2017 04-20 SB Coast It was a bit windy along the coast and Captain Dave ran a single trip at noon. The crew of the Condor Express saw a...
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Apr 19, 20171 min read
Sightings were fantastic with lots of whales and dolphins.
2017 04-19 SB Coast Although the day started out with dense fog all the way down to the deck, it lifted by mid-morning and created ample...
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Apr 15, 20172 min read
Lots of gray whale mothers and calves were seen today.
2017 04-15 SB Coast Tracks laid down by the Condor Express today showed that two trips stayed in the nearshore environment, and a third...
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Apr 14, 20171 min read
Good stuff!
2017 04-14 SB Coast The Condor Express ran two trips today, one at 9 am and the other 12 noon. Totals for the day included: 8 gray...
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Mar 25, 20172 min read
Whale and dolphin sightings were monumental with great sea conditions.
2017 03-25 SB Coast Captain Dave and his renowned whale-spotting team ran a pair of “excellent adventures” along the western Santa...
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Mar 20, 20171 min read
A great time for whales near the coast
2017 03-19 SB Coast Captain Eric and his world-famous crew encountered 10 gray whales and over 400 long-beaked common dolphins during...
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Mar 11, 20172 min read
Fourteen gray whales and more
2017 03-11 SB Coast Captain Dave and his crew observed a total of fourteen gray whales, 200 long-beaked common dolphins and finished it...
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Mar 4, 20172 min read
nine gray whales and lots of dolphins
2017 03-04 SB Coast Two trips left the dock today, a noon trip and a 3pm. The ocean surface was great on both excursions with super...
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Feb 24, 20171 min read
Two friendly gray whales
2017 02-24 SB Coast It was a spectacular day along the Santa Barbara coast. Skies were sunny and nice. The local hills and mountains...
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Jan 30, 20171 min read
Annual Maintenance On The Condor Express
Condor Express Whale Watching in Santa Barbara California takes great pride in their unique whale watching boat. We carry tens of...
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Dec 28, 20162 min read
5 different species of marine mammals
2016 12-28 SB Channel Captain Dave and his crew had some fantastic marine mammal sightings in the Santa Barbara Channel today. The counts...
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Dec 27, 20161 min read
Two species of whales and a herd of dolphins
2016 12-27 SB Channel Other than a large period open ocean swell that rolled up on the sea cliffs out on the northern face of Santa Cruz...
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Nov 13, 20161 min read
Mugged by humpback whales
There were blue skies and great marine mammal interactions today. Captain Eric and his team located 500 long-beaked common dolphins, 2...
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Nov 12, 20162 min read
Two humpbacks in the kelp and lots more.
What an outstanding day on the water with drop-dead gorgeous weather and fantastic marine mammal sightings. Captain Dave and his crew ran...
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Nov 9, 20161 min read
A fantastic wildlife tour
Dave and his crew led a fantastic wildlife tour today and saw some great marine mammals in the Santa Barbara Channel. 3 humpback whales,...
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Nov 2, 20162 min read
Blue Whales still abundant in the Channel
We ran a private whale watch charter for cruise ship passengers today with nice sea conditions. Captain Dave reported some light residual...
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Oct 30, 20161 min read
Pre-Halloween Rain Whale and Dolphins
A glassy calm ocean surface with periods of sun interspersed with rain, especially heavy during the second half of today’s adventure....
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