Washington Department Fish and Wildlife keeping an eye on the whale watchers.  The boats are supposed to keep 100 yards away from the orcas.  It’s okay if you are stopped and the orcas come to you though

Lin and Michael's Photos

Lin and Michael’s Photos

July 30, 2015

Could not believe all the people on this whale watching tour – doesn’t look like there is much room to maneuver – so glad that we are on a small 30 ft boat and there are only 8 of us including the captain.  We have room to move around the boat.Whale Watching BoatOrca whale watchersThis boat traveled from British Columbia and since they have to travel at fast speeds to get to area where the orcas are they have to wear rain gear.

Today was our first whale watching tour.  Aaron arranged for us to go out on a six hour tour with Captain Spencer of Maya’s Legacy Whale Watching.  Most tours are only three hours but Aaron made special arrangements to give us more time on the water.

It took a while for us to get used to taking photos on a rocking boat but we got some great shots

Lin and Michael's Photos

Lin and Michael’s Photos

Orca 2 Orca Breeching Orca surfacing 2 Orca Surfacing