'Best Whale Action of the Season!’
/Sunday 03 August, 2025
Today’s whale encounter was nothing short of spectacular! After arriving at Pullen Island and slowly idling towards Middleton, it was just moments before the first Southern Right Whale was spotted - a calf breaching towards Middleton Point for all passengers to see.
The mother was identified as Captain Hook, a regular to the Encounter Bay region, and boy did her calf put on a show! The calf, full of energy, performed up to a dozen breaches, thrilling both customers and crew. The action did not stop there - we also witnessed multiple tail lifts, peck fin lips and spy hops, all from the exuberant calf.
A bit further away, we spotted a second cow and calf near Miami Cliffs, offering us a rare double encounter. This was, without a doubt, the best whale action we’ve seen this season – four Southern Right Whales in total, including two cows and their playful calves. A fantastic experience for both the crew and customers.
PHOTO CREDIT: PETER ZACH
