After a stormy couple days, passengers, along with Whaler Ida, enjoyed a great
Nature Cruise.  A couple northbound gray whales were sighted on the way to the
Islands, but they were somewhat elusive.  Several hundred common dolphins were
spread out over quite a large area, apparently feeding.  Close to the small
island, passengers were treated to a sight rarely seen on cruises–mating gray
whales!  Of course all were delighted with the islands’ bounty of harbor seals,
elephant seals and many species of birds.  All on board had a wonderful time!

Submitted by Whaler Diane