Monday's Atlantic Queen Trip

We couldn't have asked for better weather today!  It was gorgeous out on the water - sunny and warm. Ended up with some interesting-looking clouds and a light shower at the end of the trip, but it was all good.

Had a total of 10 whales today, including some of our favorite humpbacks!

Started out with a 24-year old female humpback named Nile, who has a distinct river-like marking on her tail.

Nile - can you guess what that pinkish spot is near her tail?

Soon, a presumed male named Satula (which is Finnish for saddle), who was first seen in 1988, moved in.  Satula did a surprise tail breach!

After watching these two whales, we got some looks at 3 different fin whales, and a minke who quickly zipped by. 

And then we were lucky enough to see not one, but two mother-calf pairs!!!  First we saw Sabot (who was first seen in 1990... she was named for the marking on her right fluke that is shaped like a wooden shoe, also  known as a sabot), with her 4th calf, and then spent a little time with Mudskipper (first seen in 1999), who was with her calf.  Mudskipper's calf was a little more adventurous, and dove away from its mom, and right next to us at one point.

Sabot.  See the shoe?

Sabot and calf

Mudskipper

Thanks to all who joined us today! Happy 4th!


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