DAILY SIGHTINGS

Picturesque fall weather greeted us in the channel this morning! A long period swell rolled through the channel, the only evidence left over from the last storm. Humpbacks were everywhere as they put up their tail flukes all around us. We closely watched 10 out of a larger group of 20+. The last pair of whales we watched were vocal and one even threw its tail in the air right next to us before taking a deep dive! Common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins were watched today as w

Captain Devin reports 9+ Humpback whales with behaviors such as competition pods and some late-season lunge-feeding.

The dolphins returned today after a week long absence from our sightings reports. They are always the cherry on top to our excursions! Add in 7 humpback whales and you’ve got a recipe for a great day in the Santa Barbara Channel Until Next Time, The SBWW Crew

Blue skies and a slight western bump created some scenic views today. A report from Captain Adam on his own boat led us west along the coastline. We soon caught up with 8+ humpback whales feeding with California Sea lions off the BEAUTIFUL Gaviota coast. We witnessed lunge feeding and some social interactions from a group of 4. Further west, we spent more time with a few pairs of whales as more spouts appeared in the distance. November is still packed with lots of action in t

Captain Devin reports a bit of a westerly swell, but lots of humpbacks! 7 whales were found just a few miles off the coast. We witnessed lunge-feeding when a rocket soared overhead, launched from the nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base! The whales also exhibited some competitive behavior, a common sighting this time of year. Until Next Time, The SBWW Crew

Out the gate Captain Devin reports a small group of common dolphins, likely around 100 animals. Getting our dolphin fix out early is always a plus! Southwest of the buoy we started to pick off humpback whale after humpback whale. At first the whales were feeding actively with birds and sea lions, then soon got into a competitive mood. This behavior is common this time of year as the whales ready for the winter breeding season. Until Next Time, The SBWW Crew

Captain Devin reports 15+ humpback whales split up into 3 groups. Each group contained 5-7 whales that were clearly in a competitive state. This time of year “comp pods,” are very common as the whales prepare to head south for their winter breeding season.

15+ humpbacks and 4,000 common dolphins were actively feeding throughout the channel. A lot of the feeding was subsurface, but we did see a few instances of lunge-feeding, always impressive to see! The highlight of the day was when 1,000 dolphins suddenly took to the sky in a stampede! Go, buddies go! Until next time, The SBWW Crew

Sunny skies and perfectly flat seas greeted us in the channel. We spotted our first couple of whales from well over 6 miles away as the visibility was SUPERB! The first whales we came across immediately came up to the boat and approached us. These gentle giants were rolling around beside us and spyhopping next to us, staring our crew and passengers directly in the eyes. WE later watched 8+ more humpbacks feeding and socializing as well as a few hundred dolphins. Fall has been

Captain Devin Reports 20+ Humpbacks with active breaching, mugging, and lunge-feeding as well as 4,000+ dolphins!

A phenomenal day in the old SBC started off hot with a pair of humpbacks off the rigs. Here we enjoyed hundreds of common dolphins as...

It is killer whale season in the Santa Barbara Channel. Captain Devin again spent time with the CA51A's today, marking our 12th encounter...

Captain Devin found 25+ Humpback whales and unlimited common dolphins today in the Santa Barbara Channel!

Captain Devin found 12+ humpbacks, and unlimited dolphins today in the Santa Barbara Channel!

Captain Devin found 3 humpbacks, 5000 Dolphins, 1 loggerhead sea turtle today in the Santa Barbara Channel!

Captain Devin found 2 Humpbacks, and 2000 Dolphins today in the Santa Barbara Channel.

Captain Devin spent time with the CA51A's today + CA50B as well as humpbacks and dolphins as per usual! An amazing day in the Santa...

11 humpbacks, 4,000 dolphins, 1 painted cave

3+ humpbacks, 8k dolphins, one Falcon 9 rocket!