No foolin’ – it was a very summer-like day on Friday–calm seas, warm
temperatures and lots of whales:  six gray whales, three of them exhibiting
mating behavior; and five fin whales, one of which came very close to the boat
for a little people watching, and one possible blue whale…..a wonderful day!
Saturday‘s temperature wasn’t as kind, but a troop of Girl Scouts from Las
Vegas, and several other passengers joined whalers Judy and Diane for a look at
four or five gray whales and a fin whale, in addition to the usual suspects at
Los Coronados Islands….the sea lions, harbor seals and elephant seals, and
many sea birds.  Passengers enjoyed seeing the difference in size between the
fin whale and gray whales, and enjoyed their tour around the Islands.  Some of
the passengers were repeat visitors, and plan on doing the Nature Cruise again,
as it never fails to delight!

Submitted by Whaler Diane