The day before our trip they had spotted 2 gray whales, 4 humpback whales and 5 orcas (very unusual), plus a couple thousand common dolphins and a few bottlenose dolphins. We were hopeful that our tour would be just as fruitful…but alas, wildlife do not perform on cue.
Leaving the harbor, we immediately spotted a whale spout and sure enough, it was a gray whale, possibly an adolescent who was having trouble getting past the harbor area. At this time of year (February), our nature guide told us, gray whales can be headed in both directions. Some slowpokes might still be making their way down from Alaska, heading to the warm waters of Baja California to give birth or mate. And some moms might already be heading north with their infant calves in tow.
Cindy and Hank,
You both enjoyed THE perfect Valentines Day adventure-the photos and narrative were awesome!
As always,thanks so much for sharing with us !
Marleen and Q
Lived in Ventura and Oxnard for a year and never went on a boat. Good suggestion for the future.
Well, there was one guy on the boat trying to have fun with his significant other. Problem was…he was carrying around a barf bag almost the entire trip (4 hrs.) and he was looking rather white/green while she was patting him on the back. I’ve been there. Best to take some Bonine because the swell can make a bad day out of a good one. So, stay an extra day next time, Kent! It’s about 1.5 hours to the boat from our house.
Hank