Whale watching

[Juddablue]

Anyone had an experience ?
I ended up in Iceland by chance a few years back and had two trips out. One in Akureyn then this one a couple of weeks later from Husavik. Being in the presence of such incredible creatures is truly humbling and moving. Well chuffed we came across a Blue whale.

 

[ste d' indica]

Didn't have me best harpoon though.

 

[Death]

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Didn't have me best harpoon though.

yep that’s what I came for. Got won’t let ye down

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Went to California in 2016 for our 25th wedding anniversary. Did a whale watching trip from Long Beach. Saw a humpack. It was the most magical experience. My pictures are crap because I was so excited actually seeing one of these magnificent creatures.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

Anyone had an experience ?
I ended up in Iceland by chance a few years back and had two trips out. One in Akureyn then this one a couple of weeks later from Husavik. Being in the presence of such incredible creatures is truly humbling and moving. Well chuffed we came across a Blue whale.

Saw a pod of orcas (not whales) off the coast of British Columbia several years ago. Great experience but too many pirate firms and individuals not obeying regulations and getting in too close so have mixed feelings about the whole thing. I guess it’s good for conservation in many ways and increases environmental awareness.

 

[ste d' indica]

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Didn't have me best harpoon though.

Arrgh, the white whale haunts me to this day.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Saw a pod of orcas (not whales) off the coast of British Columbia several years ago. Great experience but too many pirate firms and individuals not obeying regulations and getting in too close so have mixed feelings about the whole thing. I guess it’s good for conservation in many ways and increases environmental awareness.

I love orcas. I would love to see one in the wild. Wouldn't dream of going to Seaworld to look at one. They have been seen of the coast of Northumbria just recently so I might have a trip out there to see them. Only about an hour or so away..

 

[Jimishorts]

Four hours on a boat out of Boston. Freezing my a$$ off to see a small humpback abar 3 miles out.

Swerve.

Go shark diving instead if possible.

 

[Juddablue]

Four hours on a boat out of Boston. Freezing my a$$ off to see a small humpback abar 3 miles out.

Swerve.

Go shark diving instead if possible.

Sod that ! Staying on top of the water is priority for me !

 

[tonyhorne]

Take the ferry to Bilbao or Santander. Whales and dolphins galore.

If only the crossing wasn't so rough you could thoroughly enjoy sitting on deck watching them rather than throwing up in your cabin ..

 

[Juddablue]

Saw a pod of orcas (not whales) off the coast of British Columbia several years ago. Great experience but too many pirate firms and individuals not obeying regulations and getting in too close so have mixed feelings about the whole thing. I guess it’s good for conservation in many ways and increases environmental awareness.

North sea are all electric Schooners Stunning boats and very quiet to go out on!
The other 2 boats out when we saw the Blue where diesel and pumped out loads of fumes to follow her path, Not a good look really ! Half of me wanted to jump in and apologise for the mess we've created.

 

[chrismpw]

Thought this was a thread about Big Nev.

 

[Acrobat]

I can watch them from my living room and kitchen. Humpback Whales and Orcas swim up and down and feed in the channel right in front of my house (I live right above the harbor) in Ketchikan, Alaska.

 

[Juddablue]

Thought this was a thread about Big Nev.

 

[john jako]

Thought this was a thread about @MarcelsGoat .

Fixed