El Notcho
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Four Orca Pods on a Sunny Day – 24/1/24
Arriving early into the hotspot around 9:45, we were fortunate enough to find the orcas straight off the bat! A familiar dorsal was spotted and identified seeing El Notcho travelling with another 3 of his female family members. We travelled with this pod yesterday and they were very much going about the same business today,…
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Orcas and Calves in the Hotspot – 25/1/25
On our journey out to the hotspot, we came across a few common dolphins leaping up out of the water! They zoomed along and came in to ride our wake zipping around. At a max speed these guys can reach up to 60km an hour, making them one of the fastest mammals in the world!…
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Orca Season in Bremer Bay – 17/3/24
Orca Season in Bremer Bay is from January through to early April as we also enjoy the company of beautiful Pilot Whales during the early autumn months. Today was a beautiful day to be out on the southern ocean as we made our way out to the sighting grounds and on our arrival scanned for…
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Surging Orcas – 1/4/24
We knew we were in for a good day from the get-go when we spotted two Australian sea lions happily porposing in the harbour as they chased down some fish for breakfast. Soon after getting underway, we were joined by a playful pod of common dolphins riding in our wake. We were then accompanied by…
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Witnessing the Majestic Orca Feeding Frenzy in Bremer Sub Basin – 22/2/24
A Thrilling Encounter: Orca Feeding Frenzy Unfolds We arrived at the hotspot this morning to witness a spectacle of nature: a remarkable orca feeding frenzy. The scene was electrifying, with tail slapping, head lunging and splashing filling the air as the killer whales showcased their prowess. Our excitement surged as we raced past Split Tip…