i think i had low expectations going in thinking that we were kind of "off season", but boy o boy, what a great afternoon. we were a group of twenty something, including 2 bundled up babies and their intrepid parents! LOL. the staff are very knowledgeable, professional, enthusiastic, and friendly. the naturalists, rachel and sarah, were top notch, and full of infectious enthusiasm and endless facts. no question could stump 'em!. our skipper brian got us out and back safely and successfully; and the boat, the sea lion, was spotless, solid, and comfortable. to my amazement we caught up with a small humpback and a pod of orcas on our afternoon excursion. these people know what they are doing and seem to really like doing it as well. the highlight of the trip was an immature orca swimming up to, and alongside the boat, upside down, checking us out. he swam the whole length of the boat and surfaced up by the bow. that was truly an amazing experience. lucky for us, the rain held off and we endured just a short drizzle. but this time of year its cold out there and i did freeze my butt off (my fault, didn't have my regular cold season gear) but it was worth it! thanks san juan safaristas for sharing your knowledge, your passion, and the layers of blankets. thanks also for being good stewards and educators. i really enjoyed spending my afternoon with you, learning, and getting close up to such an amazing ecosystem and its fabulously charismatic megafauna! no regrets.
Ответ от хоста
Nov 2017
Many thanks for sharing a review of your November 25th whale watch & wildlife tour, and for letting us know we created a memorable experience for you and your family. I enjoyed having you on the water. And thank you for your kudos for naturalists Rachel & Sarah. We take a lot of pride in have the best crew and naturalists in the region. We work very hard for our guests, and I'm glad it shows.
That was transient orca T2C2 "Tumbo" that gave us a great look!
Please visit us again when you find yourself in the San Juan Islands!
Brian Goodremont
Owner & Captain
San Juan Safaris