Frequent Sea Otter Sightings
This year we have been seeing sea otters increasingly often, almost daily. Here is toda’s friendly sea otter!
Orcas AND cake
Yesterday’s lucky guests were treated not only to a fabulous sighting of five Orcas but to also to delicious birthday cake!
Thanks to Barbara Lee, a regular guest, who knew it was the captain’s birthday and ordered a birthday cake for all to enjoy at lunch time while at anchor. The cake, shaped like the Raincoast Maiden sailing off into the sunset, was masterfully crafted by Zoe’s Bakery in Ucluelet.
Now open for the 2017 season!
Our 2017 season has officially begun! We have run a few cruises this past week and as always, it feels great to be out on the water again.
Willkommen Fernweh – A day aboard the Raincoast Maiden
For a review and photos of a day out on the water with us, read this blog written by Kerstin & Klaus, who took our Broken Group Islands Wildlife Cruise in July 2016: Willkommen Fernweh
Seals are hard not to love!
Seals are very much of a presence on our trips as we go to several haul outs. I often feel they are underrated, except by children who LOVE them, especially their big, soulful eyes.
Last Evening Wildlife Cruise of the year
Last Wednesday we ran our last Evening Wildlife Cruise of the season. Since the days are getting short there is not enough light to run a cruise at that time of day. Our Broken Group Islands Wildlife Cruise is still going out daily.
Sea Otters in Barkley Sound
The good news is that over recent years we are seeing sea otters increasingly often. This inquisitive sea otter was enjoying a mid morning snack!
Orcas
We don’t see Orcas very often but when we do, it is often thrilling – as it was this last Tuesday
Barkley Sound – rugged and beautiful
Barkley Sound, the beautiful area our tours cruise through ….. rugged and always beautiful, rain or shine!
Unusual sightings
Some of our more unusual recent sightings: a Tufted Puffin and an ocean sunfish (Mola mola) which we see only on rare occasions and only when water temperatures are higher than “normal”.
