Condor Express Whale Watching

Dolphins galore 🤩

At least 5000 dolphins and two nice humpback whales. 2026 06–05 SB ChannelCaptain Dave reports good sea conditions again today. There was a high, thin stratus layer, very small swell, and a light breeze. Our track took us through the Santa Barbara oil platforms and out to the far eastern channel. Totals for the day: 5000+ common dolphins and 2 humpb...

We had a humpback put on quite a show today 🚀🤘🏼💕

Thousands of dolphins and one of the four humpback whales was very energetic for two hours. 2026 06–03 SB ChannelThe crew reported similar sea conditions to yesterday, but with less swell. In other words, it was not sunny but otherwise ideal for watching wildlife. Captain Eddy ran towards the SE again today, but didn’t need to go as far. Total sightings included: 3000 common dolphins, ...

East channel action 🚀

Glassy seas were perfect for observing 4 humpback whales, 1 Minke whale, and 2500 dolphins 2026 06–02 SB ChannelThere was a little bit of a swell from the W, and skies were overcast all day. The ocean surface was mill pond mirror glass and the water was very clear. Captain Eddy and the crew headed SE towards the recently notorious Platform Habitat, then cruised directly E, ending up hal...

Megapod of dolphins 🤩

A very productive birdnado, humpbacks, dolphins, and sea lions. Image: a BS-4 birdnado with dolphins, sea lions, a couple of nice humpback whale spouts, and plenty of predatory seabirds.2026 06–01 SB ChannelAlthough skies were sunny, the coastal waters were a little bit churned-up with chop from the SE wind, washing-up against a 4 foot, short interval, W swell...

Buzzing with active today 🤘🏼

Gorgeous conditions, beautiful mother humpbacks with their calves, and heaps of dolphins. Image: a sideways surface lunge-feeding humpback whale. The pink you see is the soft palette, roof of the mouth. You can see fuzzy baleen surrounding it. Water is exiting the oral cavity as the lower jaw closes and the anchovies are strained out and swallowed.2026 05–31 SB ChannelSimilar to yester...

Today was all about moms and there calves 🥹
Finally some warm sunshine!

Thousands of dolphins plus 5 humpbacks Image: a humpback whale spy-hops close to the Condor Express.2026 05–30 SB ChannelIt was a gorgeous, sunny day, but it was quite windy and bumpy offshore, so we did not go there. In fact, we were never more than 4 miles off the coast. Sightings were phenomenal: 5000 common dolphins, 5 humpback wha...

Gusty offshore but beautiful day with Fins 💕

1000 dolphins and three fin whales. Image: one of our multitalented deck hands, Aspen, is shown retrieving a special balloon from the ocean surface. (More information in my report.) Photo courtesy of Kelly Kohls.2026 05–29 SB ChannelBlue skies prevailed for the entire trip today. It was the “tale of 2 channels” with regards to w...

Red, white, & BLUE 💙

Another great in the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area

Amazing sightings of 4 different cetacean species and one 6 foot diameter fish. Image: humpback whales are not vegetarians! But they sure do like to rub their bodies in giant kelp and other macroalgae. Here’s one that is kelping.2026 05–25 SB ChannelCaptain Eddy and the crew (Isabel and Camille) report calm seas with super clear water. On the way home there was a fresh bree...