1st Trip of 2021 yields 6 gray whales
Today was our first public whale watching trip after having been in the boat yard engaged in engine replacements for the past three...
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Jan 18, 20211 min read
New Engines! Update.
2021 01-19 New Engines – update Greetings from the Condor Express staff and a Happy 2021 to all. As the new year starts we’ve been busy...
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Nov 28, 20202 min read
4 giant blues, a friendly fin, and a dolphin stampede PLUS a special bulletin
2020 11-28 SB Channel Weather and sea conditions were perfect. The ocean was glassy and very clear. Skies were blue and sunny. Sightings...
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Nov 27, 20202 min read
Blues, fins a humpback and A SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN.
2020 11-27 SB Channel There are only 2 trips left in 2020 (more on this later). Captain Dave and his crew had a phenomenal early morning...
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Nov 22, 20201 min read
5 humpbacks and 3500 dolphins
2020 11-22 SB Channel Although the sun was shining brightly, it was a bit chilly in the Channel due to the fresh breeze and moderate...
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Nov 21, 20201 min read
The blues were back and they had company!
2020 11-21 SB Channel The blues were back and they had company! It was another gorgeous day. Blue skies were capped by wispy high clouds....
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Nov 20, 20202 min read
Kelping Day in the Santa Barbara Channel
2020 11-20 SB Channel Kelping Day in the Santa Barbara Channel. Two island whale watching trips left the dock today, the first at 8am,...
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Nov 19, 20201 min read
Captain Dave finds blue whales after fighting fog
2020 11-19 SB Channel Some might call it divine intervention. Others recognize the skills and experience of Captain Dave. After finding...
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Nov 15, 20201 min read
Marvelous masses
2020 11-15 SB Channel Captain Colton and the crew of the Condor Express ran south to The Lanes and found a tremendous hotspot that...
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Nov 14, 20201 min read
Great looks at a friendly fin plus loads of dolphins.
2020 11-14 Santa Cruz Isl Captain Dave reported very clear blue skies and bright sun all day as he took the Condor Express across the...
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Nov 12, 20202 min read
Large numbers of humpback whales and 2 species of dolphins.
2020 11-12 SB Channel Captain Dave reported calm seas, as faint breeze, sunny skies and wonderful cetacean interactions on a trip across...
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Nov 11, 20202 min read
Stunning fall conditions and 5 different cetacean species!
2020 11-11 SB Channel There was cool fall weather, clear skies, no wind and unlimited vistas to behold in the Santa Barbara Channel...
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Nov 5, 20202 min read
Surrounded by active humpback whales again!
2020 11-05 SB Channel Warm weather (perhaps the last of it for a while), and flat calm seas created optimum cetacean conditions. Captain...
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Nov 4, 20201 min read
Humpback numbers still good, dolphins too!
2020 11-04 SB Channel The crew of the Condor Express experienced dense fog all morning as they took a straight course from Santa Barbara...
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Nov 1, 20201 min read
Tons of humpbacks, a Minke and a fin whale. Dolphins too!
2020 11-01 SB Channel Seas were calm and the sky had plenty of sunshine coming through in between some high stratus. Captain Dave and his...
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Oct 29, 20201 min read
Scads of dolphins, a giant blue whale and humpbacks too!
2020 10-29 SB Channel Captain Dave described it as a “bluebird day.” This means that the seas were calm and flat plus the skies were...
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Oct 25, 20201 min read
Blue whale, humpbacks and dolphins
2020 10-25 SB Channel Captain Colton and his crew found a mix of sunny patches and high stratus clouds covering the zone as we’ve...
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Oct 24, 20202 min read
15 humpbacks included lots of animation and aerial activity.
2020 10-24 SB Channel Another mirror glass day with a high stratus layer gave a gray cast to the cetacean show. Captain Dave took the...
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Oct 23, 20201 min read
This is what I’m talkin’ about!!
2020 10-23 SB Channel A high marine layer coupled with glassy water made for a slate gray backdrop for all the dolphin and whale action...
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Oct 21, 20201 min read
4000 dolphins plus 6 humpback whales
2020 10-21 SB Channel Captain Dave and his crew reported calm and glassy seas with gray skies all day due to a high stratus marine layer,...
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