We ran one trip and left the dock at high noon for a showdown in the Santa Barbara Channel. Again we had very good air quality and...

Second Captain and deckhand Mike spotted the first pair of gray whales about 2 miles south of Santa Barbara Harbor.  We had great looks...

Captain Mike just finished pulling up to the outer harbor entrance buoy and my verbal intro to California sea lions on the PA had...

Summer-like conditions prevailed in the Santa Barbara Channel today with super clear water, sunny skies, no wind and a glassy surface....

Update from the boatyard. Our regular annual boat maintenance continues according to plan.  Sanding, grinding, painting, replacing worn...

Two of the several humpback whales we watched today on a wonderful silver day in the Santa Barbara Channel. Special Santa Barbara Channel...

An infrequently observed behavior – an adult Risso’s dolphin surfed the bow of the Condor Express for several minutes. Wow! Pelagic...

Some fantastic looks at a friendly fin whale today in the Santa Barbara Channel. A great fin whale, a humpback and some dolphins The...

As the brilliant afternoon sun shined across the sea cliffs of Santa Cruz Island, a mother humpback whale and her calf took turns...

One of probably two giant blue whales and at least 23 humpback whales seen with their dolphin relatives in the Santa Barbara Channel...

A giant blue whale was watched today out close to Santa Cruz Island on our way to visit the Painted Cave. It was a big, beautiful beast...

Humpbacks Put on a Show Captain Dave ran east of the rigs and closely watched 8 humpback whales with more in the area.  It was a nice day...

One of six blue whales seen today in one hot spot area. you are looking at the anterior 1/3rd (approx) of this giant. Everyone on board...

An active Risso’s dolphin gets a little fresh air as it swims into the prevailing current, winds and swells. You are looking directly...

50+ Risso’s in Crystal Blue Water Steal Show Yes, Captain Dave and his team put the Condor Express into position for 2 nice, large, adult...

Outstanding weather & wildlife Down to the east Santa Barbara Channel the sun was shining bright and the ocean was calm.   The ocean was...

A large adult Risso’s dolphin was among a dozen or so seen interacting with offshore bottlenose today. 5 Species of Cetaceans in One Trip...

A great ocean hot spot developed today where sea lions, common dolphins, black vented shearwaters, other seabirds, and a humpback whale...

Humpback waterfall. Mirror and rippled glass ocean full of life The adventure began under sunny blue skies and a rippled ocean surface. ...

A great blue heron was perched right next to the Condor Express before we left the dock this morning. Hot Weather on Land and a Parade of...