| Date | Season | Whale Sightings | Dolphin Sightings | Other Species |
| 9/10/2025 | Summer | 2 Humpback Whales | ~300 Long-beaked common dolphins, ~30 offshore bottlenose dolphins |
Today was an action-packed day out on the Pacific, filled with playful dolphins and a heartwarming encounter with a mother humpback whale and her calf. Playful Dolphins All Around We began the day with not one, but two pods of Short-Beaked Common Dolphins, totaling nearly 300 individuals. These dolphins are famous for their energy — leaping high out of the water, tail-slapping, and surfing the wake. Guests loved seeing so many baby dolphins mixed in with the pods, sticking close to their mothers but already showing off their playful spirit. Adding to the excitement, about 30 Offshore Bottlenose Dolphins came cruising alongside us. Larger and more robust than their coastal cousins, these offshore bottlenose love to bow ride and surf in the waves, giving us spectacular close-up views. A Humpback Whale Cow-Calf Pair The highlight of the trip came when we spotted two humpback whales — a cow-calf pair. Seeing a mother and her young calf is always something special. Humpback mothers form strong bonds with their calves, nursing them for up to a year while teaching them the skills they’ll need to survive in the open ocean. Calves often stay right alongside their mothers, surfacing together and mimicking her movements. Encounters like this remind us of the powerful family ties that exist beneath the waves. Another Unforgettable Day Between hundreds of playful dolphins, majestic offshore bottlenose, and a rare glimpse into the bond between a humpback mother and her calf, today was a beautiful reminder of the magic waiting just offshore. Every trip aboard The Peregrine brings new stories — and today’s will be hard to forget.
Naturalist,
Melissa