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Dolphins use whales as wave machines!
2019 07-03 SB Channel The outer waters were moderately uncomfortable today, consequently Captain Dave and his crew stayed within 6 miles...
Jul 3, 20191 min read
8 humpbacks, two serious muggers…dolphins too!
2019 07-02 SB Channel Captain Dave and the crew hung out within 6 miles of the mainland coast today, due to windy seas and choppy...
Jul 2, 20191 min read
8 humpbacks and 800 dolphins
2019 07-01 SB Channel It was a clear and sunny day in the Santa Barbara Channel with a moderate wind and chop. Sightings included: 8...
Jul 1, 20191 min read
We got mugged!
2019 06-30 SB Channel Eight humpback whales and over 1000 long-beaked common dolphins were located and closely watched. Skies were sunny....
Jun 30, 20191 min read
Wonderful weather, wonderful whales
2019 06-29 SB Channel Wonderful weather, wonderful whales. We watched humpbacks and masses of dolphins everywhere we went starting about...
Jun 29, 20191 min read
Summer cetacean extravaganza
2019 06-28 SB Channel The summer cetacean extravaganza continued again today! How much longer can this be sustained? Skies were sunny...
Jun 28, 20191 min read
Once in a lifetime
2019 06-27 SB Channel Captain Dave and the crew of the Condor Express experienced another “Once in a lifetime” aggregation of cetaceans...
Jun 27, 20191 min read
Phenomenal humpback whale and dolphin sightings continue!
2019 06-24 SB Channel It was another nice day in the Channel with great conditions and abundant cetaceans. Captain Dave and the crew ran...
Jun 26, 20191 min read
Mega Cetacean Fest
2019 06-25 SB Channel Captain Dave and the crew of the Condor express found a heavy marine layer and gray skies all day. The ocean...
Jun 25, 20191 min read
11+ Humpbacks & 2000 Dolphins
2019 06-24 SB Channel Captain Colton in the team found a bit of drizzle as they ran south from Santa Barbara towards the eastern end of...
Jun 24, 20191 min read
Humpback & dolphin-O-Rama !
2019 06-23 SB Channel Captain Colton and the crew reported seeing 12 humpback whales, and 1500 long-beaked common dolphins. Sea...
Jun 23, 20191 min read
4th of July Fireworks Cruise
Get on board for our Fireworks Cruise this July 4th! Enjoy Santa Barbara’s 4th of July fireworks show from the decks of the Condor...
Jun 22, 20191 min read
15 whales, 3000 dolphins
2019 06-22 SB Channel Dave and the team on board the Condor Express had yet another epic excursion in the Santa Barbara Channel....
Jun 22, 20191 min read
Whales galore!
2019 06-21 SB Channel Happy Longest Day of the Year! Calm seas, abundant cetaceans, and a nice island visit made the day memorable....
Jun 21, 20191 min read
19 humpbacks including our pal Scarlet
2019 06-20 SB Channel We had overcast skies all day again with very glassy seas. No waves, no chop, no swell, just a big mirror. Again...
Jun 20, 20191 min read
Massive numbers of cetaceans again!
2019 6-19 SB Channel Just like yesterday we had overcast skies, extremely calm seas, and tons of cetaceans in the Santa Barbara Channel....
Jun 19, 20192 min read
So many cetaceans!
2019 06-18 SB Channel Captain Colton and the crew of the Condor Express found so many cetaceans on mirror glass water that it was...
Jun 18, 20191 min read
Humpbacks, dolphins and a Minke whale
2019 06–17 SB Channel Captain Colton reports extremely glassy ocean conditions today along with high clouds. Sightings included 5+...
Jun 17, 20191 min read
A trans-Channel trip yields 8+ humpbacks, 1500 dolphins and a Mola mola.
2019 06-16 SB Channel It was a wonderful Father’s Day in the Santa Barbara Channel with calm seas, little to no wind and a sky that began...
Jun 16, 20192 min read
Thousands of dolphins, 13 humpbacks including the unique whale we saw yesterday.
2019 06-15 SB Channel I know many of you will want to know that, yes, we did see that same humpback whale with the unique feeding style...
Jun 15, 20191 min read
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