Hello whalewatchers: We started our day at beautiful Isla Santa Catalina. There was a nice walk and a Crazy Coastal Cruise and a snorkel session. The island has benefited from some tropical rain — all the plants are leafing out and the cardons look great. The wate is clear but a little cooler here. I think everyone enjoyed their time on the island.
We left at lunchtime and went offshore for whales. We had a great, though brief, look at a Bryde’s whale. A little later we came across a mega-herd of common dolphin. There had to be 3000-4000 animals!! We had a lull until we arrived back in the same zone as yesterday where the orcas were and they found us again! It was the same group of 8 and exhibited the same behaviors, like tail lobbing and even a single breach. Very cool!
The orcas started to move and someone pointed behind us and there was a group of about 30 pilot whales close to the stern. We finished the day of wildlife watching there. The day didn’t completley end since it is “margarita night” and back deck buffet. Looking forward to it, Team Searcher
