Whale Watching Report

The Island Explorer 3 headed toward the south end of Lopez Island under beautiful, sunny skies on glass calm water! A great surprise starting out was to see a Brown Pelican gliding just inches over the water. We soon came upon two Minke Whales and watched them hunt for fish! One was very large, about 22 feet, and friendly so our guests got to see some great close passes made by the whale. Captain Carl continued cruising toward Hein Bank to find 3-4 more Minke Whales!! Our guests also got to see Common Murres, Cormorants (Pelagic and Double Crested), Heerman's Gulls, Marbled Murrelets, Bald Eagles, and Pigeon Guillemots!