Kayaking among Orcas, Humpback Whales and Common Dolphins, Monterey Bay Watch the Action Here: Kayaking among the Orcas and Humpbacks Last Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 was indeed a day I will treasure forever. A few of my Blue Water Venture […]
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Our private charter on Sanctuary Cruises WhaleWatching under the expert care of Joseph Stagnaro went beyond our expectations. Joanna Ladd first spotted the iconic and impressive dorsal fin of “Jimmy” a male Orca whale who often associates with Aurora’s […]
Video! Sperm Whale Encounter on June 15th, 2026 Reflections on Monterey Bay June 2026~Encounter with a Sperm Whale On June 14th, I had the greatest honor to lead a group of sea kayakers into Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. While […]
While the Humpback whales continue to be extremely active in Monterey Bay, on Wednesday aboard Sanctuary Cruises Whale Watching we found pods of Risso’s Dolphins. The second largest member of the dolphin family, Risso’s dorsal fins may literally tell a […]
Click here for a whale of a time: Orcas of Monterey Bay Friendly Orca Encounter May 26th, 2024 I had a chance to confirm what I was thinking on Sunday, based on the incredibly curious nature of the Orcas. That […]
Check out our close encounter with a friendly pod of Orcas in Loreto Marine Park in the Sea of Cortez Orcas of Baja
Each summer it is my greatest privilege to lead a journey to the South Pacific, to the kingdom of Tonga and Fiji. Over the years, there is always at least one extremely profound moment among the Humpback Whales of Tonga. […]
Thanksgiving 2023 Yesterday was amazing…..while I have spent many Thanksgivings with my parents, brother and cousins, yesterday I spent the holiday with a family of Orcas. These magnificent, highly social dolphins were feasting, celebrating and teaching the youngest member of […]
Encounter With a Gray Whales We are so grateful for our fantastic Mexican based outfitter, Mar y Aventuras who shares the wonders of their home, the Baja Peninsula each year with us. Before our trip began, I had the greatest honor to […]
watch the belugas from below here: https://youtu.be/_mi3GIyfPPw Beluga Whale Encounters-Churchill, Canada As many of you know, we are gearing up for our yearly Florida Springs and Manatee Program……closet thing to a manatee encounter? Perhaps those charismatic Beluga whales of Churchill! […]
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- Kayaking Among the Orcas and Humpbacks of Monterey Bay
September 21, 2026 - Orcas on The Hunt~Humpbacks Run Interference
September 21, 2026 - Encounter with A Sperm Whale, Monterey Bay
June 24, 2026 - Florida Springs and Manatees
January 27, 2026 - Risso's Dolphins of Monterey Bay
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