Vessel Sea Lion with a 'Transient' Orca Whale (#1/24) Sometimes we also view whales that our not resident to the San Juan Islands. Come aboard and our guides will tell you the difference between resident, transient and off shore orca whales.
Kids plus whales = fun (#2/24) Great for kids of all ages.
Breaching Orca (#3/24) Not always, but on many tours guest get to see an orca whale breach. Oh boy!!!!!
Breaching Humpback in September (#4/24) Yes, occasionally we will view Humpbacks near San Juan Island
Full Breach (#5/24) A breaching resident Orca Whale. WHOAH!
A 'Pod' of Orcas (#6/24) It is rare to have a resident orca whale completely by themselves. They usually travel in small groups.
Mt Baker for Icing (#7/24) This is the famous Mt. Baker in the background. This is just one of the many gorgeous landmarks seen on our tours.
Male Orca Whale Named Ruffles (#8/24) This five foot dorsal says you are looking at a mature male orca whale.
Orca Whale Comes Up For Fresh Air (#9/24) Whales are air breathing mammals.
Male (#10/24) A male orca whale.
Porpoise Too? Yes and they love to bow ride (#11/24) A Dahls porpoise
Bald Eagles (#12/24) We have many pair of bald eagles in the San Juan Islands. It would be rare for us to not spot one on a tour.
Sitting Pretty (#13/24) A male Stellar Sea Lion sits regally posed on a rock outcrop near the south end of San Juan Island
Sea Birds (#14/24) Lots of them. We have 250 + bird species in the San Juan Islands. This was quite a spectacular day on the water with literally 1000's of sea birds.
MV Sea Lion in her slip (#15/24) This is the MV Sea Lion new, fast, 55 foot long with a large, windowed, heated cabin. Built just for wildlife viewing.
The MV Sea Lion-Movin' Out to Find The Orca (#16/24) Comfy and fast.
Our Naturalists are Knowledgeable and Friendly (#17/24) Cheerful and knowledgeable.
Meet The Owners Overlooking the West Side S J Island (#18/24)
Vertical breach - go! (#19/24) This is a breach about 1/2 taken by a guest.
Sea Birds Galore! (#20/24) A Rhinoceros Auklet is a familiar site around the islands.
Stellars and Birds (#21/24) Stellars and Bird share a large rock outcropping of the southern tip of San Juan Island. What a racket.
Harbor Seal in Friday Harbor (#22/24) Known as Popeye. (She is a GIRL)
Naturalist Serena and Young Guest (#23/24) Looking over the identification of the resident killer whales together.
Light House (#24/24) This in one of two lighthouses on San Juan Island.
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