16 Transient Orcas off Victoria to start the 2013 Season! March 31st, 2013

What a wonderful way to start the 2013 season with a total of 16 Transient Orcas off Victoria waterfront! The Transient Orcas included one of the most recognizable Orcas we see in the area, T63, know as "Chainsaw" due to his distinctive dorsal fin:)

Apart from the Orcas we also encountered Harbor Seals, Harbor Porpoise and several Bald Eagles. 

With stunning weather and so much wildlife, we could not ask for a better trip to start the season!

Transient Orcas for the 1st trip of the 2013 season! March 31, 2013

Here are some wonderful images by Ron bates, MMRG, from our encounter with 14 Transient Orcas, including T63 "Chainsaw", right off Victoria waterfront! This was our first trip of the 2013 season and what a way to start the season:)

2013 Supercat's Graphics!

Here are a few images of Five Star Whale Watching's vessel "Supercat" sporting her new look for the 2013 season! We have our first tour tomorrow, Sunday March 31st at 2pm and both the crew and boat are ready:)

Protect Northwest Orcas petition!

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