Orca whale watching Vancouver Island Canada

[@exmakela]

Hey SeaWorld, THIS is the way to watch whales. In the wild, living with their pods.

[@CatieCass]

The whales in Sea World are living with their pods. They're not separated from their families.

[@exmakela]

@@CatieCass You are SO wrong. Except for those that were born to an orca living in SeaWorld, they are not related. They are taken from different groups in various parts of the world. They do not even speak the same language. That is fact. Ask the center for whale research if you need to verify that. SeaWorld will tell you what they want you to hear. Not all truth.

[@thareallaura77]

@@CatieCass wow! Really? Run their DNA then comment.

[@dustinwatkins7843]

@@CatieCass You are actually supporting seaworld.They swim thousands of miles per day.Reduced to a fucking bathtub.Go away

[@kalinastarz]

@@CatieCass most of the orcas that have been captured come from different ecotypes and have different social constructs and languages. Most of them barely understand each other BECAUSE they use different dialects. This ends up with the orcas constantly raking and biting each other. So no, orcas at sea world don’t have their pods. It’s an artificial assemblage of how sea world wants them to be.

[@AnaHallie]

Corky and Lolita have been in captivity for over half a century. Lolita is from the Puget Sound Southern Resident orca population, which was decimated by captures in the sixties and seventies. They are now listed as critically endangered. Her mother, Ocean Sun, is estimated to be between eighty and ninety years old. They will probably never be reunited. Corky is a Northern Resident and member of the A-23 pod. Her sister, brother, niece and grand-nephews can still be seen roaming the coastal waters of British Columbia. What different lives they must lead.

[@warrenpeterson6065]

Those who live the west coast of British Columbia not only watch the Orca but live with the Orca. We share food stock such as salmon, halibut, etc. Our Orca live in tribes ... family tribes ... called pods ... just like humans. The Orca tribe hunts as a unit just like a human tribes hunted decades ago. We may not travel during the pandemic but our marine cousins ignore the warnings ... lol .. .and travel from Alaska to California.

[@EquineMetalhead]

These whales were so happy. That makes me happy, there were a bunch of males and females with their calves. Grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grand kids, cousins, moms and dads. They were all together and they are all related. Orky ll, Lolita and Corky ll are southern resident orcas. Lolita is from Washington, Orky ll is from Canada and so is Corky ll. Orky is dead and the two females are still alive and in their fifties. Lolita is 54 and Corky is 58. And they both have tall proud dorsal fins. These whales were super active and having a whale of a time. Spyhopping, breaching, back breaching and lob tailing. This is how orcas should be seen. Now Seaworld is both good and bad, but when it comes to captivity, it’s wrong. This is how they should be seen, happy, together with their pods, in the wild.

[@SilviesEssentialsYT]

One of the best videos I´ve ever seen! This just made me tear up, so beautiful! Thx for sharing

[@melgibsonfan9082]

Epic whales, epic music. Whoever filmed this got their money's worth that day. Whale watching is something you should do if you can.

[@sabinereijntjes7180]

Epic(a) music ;-)

[@Nags]

If I lived on the west coast I would be out there every day to watch for these beautiful animals. So powerful and gorgeous.

[@nahuelgamboa7911]

Perhaps to make sure they are safe and unharmed for anyone who wishes to visit them free in their Natural Habitat

[@Hpgirl2008ify]

One of Gods most beautiful and intelligent animals. I loved seeing them in their natural habitat in Washington

[@fabianfeuner9480]

Amazing. I‘m just coming from Vancouver Island and this brings tears to my eyes as I wanna go back there so hardly.

[@yumyumpeachpeach]

Woooow!! Fabulous footage. I've seen sooo many orca videos but never ever something as majestic as these. They straight out put up a show. Awesome vid.

[@connymark3941]

celebrating their life,being happy,so lovely to watch them.

[@annyspb1]

The music was well chosen - great film, great orcas, great experience!

[@SnowOwlBear]

omg these people just got the show, and time of their life!!!! man I am jealous! >w< amazing, absolutely amazing animals

[@nadjapuck-niffler7630]

Thank you! I cried 😍😍 Looking forward to my Whale-Watching-Tour in May with "Vancouver Whale Watch" 😍 Hope to see some jumping Orcas and get pictures of it 😍🐳🐋

[@ImaMonaKnight]

Amazing... we had 20 orcas swim under our speed boat, it was scarry but amazing x

[@msCherryblossom2505]

Wonderful footage, well synced to the music too. Must have been a memorable day.

[@sethgold2048]

Love this SONG AND ORCAS ARE SO MAGNIFICENT. ORCAS AND MUSIC WERE BORN TOGETHER

[@taylorluvshorses16]

That breach at 4:58 is PERFECT. It reminds me of Free Willy. Fantastic video. :)

[@nahuelgamboa7911]

I think the BEST one is at 3:13

[@jamiemccabe8729]

Watching this is very much better than Sea World any day.

[@ianmcdonald9885]

Putting on a show for their own pleasure and not because it’s demanded of them. What a privilege it must have been to see up close

[@anke8402]

The breaching was just wonderful and awe inspiring. After watching this video how can anyone think it is ok to keep these magnificent creatures in marine parks. Free and in the wild

[@valerynna11]

So Amazing and Beautiful. To the people that were there....so lucky to be there, I wish and hope someday I can see the orcas! Wow! Such a thrill!

[@tr_g]

Great video! Orcas know you have been watching them, so some of them put on show, while also getting rid of their parasites on their skin. Smart move - "two birds with one stone". Thank you so much, xandra2705

[@patriciawilder5286]

Wonderful footage of the Southern Residents.

[@hypermum1081]

the whales are free in there home away from a little pool when they get trained to do stuff what they don't want to do

[@rebekkaherrera855]

To think Sea World keeps these magnificent animals in a chlorine tank just breaks my heart, they belong in the wild 😔😔

[@CosbyTheCaterpillar]

Seaworld should move their parks to coastal cities. They'd make far more money off if it.

[@RookRune]

rebekka herrera way to keep the rumor mill going. Also did you know lemmings really run off cliffs? - sarcasm

[@SavanahTheStirlingite]

To think you believe Peta's and Blackfish's lies

[@cassidybridges5045]

It's actually not chlorine its salt water same as the ocean, however what they're kept in doesn't matter, where they're kept is the issue, the animals along with all wild animals belong in the wild, you cannot take a huge animal that swims hundreds of thousands of miles in any given month through the ocean and shove them in 10ish foot radius pool! I agree 10000% and maybe as they kill more trainers they will release and put into law that no whale may be taken from it's natural habitat

[@cassidybridges5045]

If they need to be rehabilitated then the NOAA should cut off a huge chunk of ocean to keep them while they are fixed and then release

[@victoriaolymbia2929]

OH MY GOD i got tears watching this !

[@jessicaclifton6829]

My love of orcas is endless 🥰😍😍😝😛🥹🥹🥹🥲🫠🥳🥳🤣😂

[@ACERAMGAD]

I love my dog! I always love horses but the ORCA^ is the greatest animal on Earth! Massive JoY! Incredible creature of life! BrillianT!

[@EquineMetalhead]

Yo, I’ve been finding a lot of equestrians on orca videos! Nice to know I’m relatable in some way.

[@saguviper]

Better than Sea World

[@Nags]

Better then Marineland

[@Nags]

....Uh Marineland is a marine park.

[@slapshot68]

The right way to see whales.

[@nahuelgamboa9273]

In fact better than any marine park that holds whales prisoners

[@MassimoPrimiero]

How wonderful is seeing these fantastic mammals in a complete freedom.

[@judygriffin3485]

Absolutely amazing. So beautiful. Thank you. This is how ALL or as should be admired. Not in tiny tanks.

[@nahuelgamboa9273]

No need to thank anyone really. Just appreciate what's before you

[@kalinastarz]

What an amazing and absolutely lucky encounter with the Southern Residents! J and K pod socializing:)

[@andrewwerner2061]

I think they knew humans were there and decided to put on a show . good video

[@CanadianCatastrophes]

such beautiful animals, thank you for sharing

[@lillysart24]

Goede combinatie pirates of the caribbean muziek en orcas! Bedankt voor deze film!

[@hester7014]

WAUW REALY AMAZING!!!!!! Al zo vaak bekeken en nog steeds tranen in mijn ogen en kippenvel: de combinatie van de schitterende beelden en de muziek > GEWELDIG!!!!!!

[@gnightbirdy]

This in now my all time favorite web video!! I love the music you put to it. You did a fantastic job and the video is fantastic. Love, love, love!

[@krishany9757]

How can someone dislike this????

[@Libzors]

The music

[@exmakela]

Libzors Wow. I thought the music went really well with it. Great video!

[@TheAmandakev]

what libzors said

[@dolphinetlywhales3786]

SeaWorld disliked it lol

[@karlazeen]

Those who dislike are sea world fans. That's just a joke ok don't crucify me plz.

[@ОльгаА-п2ч]

Very beautiful, like submarines.❤

[@xandra2705]

We went with Ocean Ecoventures and is was around 13.00 in the afternoon. Have a great time!

[@sanjuanorcas]

J, K and L pod are all there!! Superpod craziness!!

[@Bluenose352]

Melisa P I noticed J, and possibly L Pods. I must have missed K?

[@michellefs1223]

Fantastic! Perfect music!

[@juleshopskotch580]

Absolutely magnificent and beautiful!

[@nanalavender2968]

fair and beautiful

[@DVC050311]

I know this was filmed off Vancouver island...where exactly though? We're headed to Uclulet in two weeks and this is our whole reason for planning this trip! Such majestic creatures!!

[@Bluenose352]

DVC050311 There are a few Whale watching tour places. There's another place where you kayak alongside the Orca. You camp, and go hiking. Pretty expensive, but well worth it if you see the SuperPod.

[@filbritfrolics9315]

very nice, did our whale watching in Massachusetts, it's very cool. Would love to do it once again. Nice video you've got here. well done :-)

[@TheXt89]

what an incredible experience!!! you were so lucky to see all that - great video :)

[@adeliendebruin8599]

wauw fantastisch! het is mijn droom dit in het echt te zien!! lovely. ben in de wolke

[@stevejpreston]

Superb footage, an experience of a life time for all on board.

[@TheSugarlandexpress]

It's like they know they are being watched, way cool!

[@TheGrandVoyage]

Super leuk jullie film, bedankt! Wij gaan zeker de tour maken in augustus. Groeten, Maja & Chris

[@sasquatch4745]

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful

[@gdub454]

Ahh man...the back to back jumps at about 3:12 was just Awesome..with a capital A!..)..would absolutely love to go on one of those tours...

[@EquineMetalhead]

Back breaches my friend. And they were amazing, that big male looked so beautiful and happy.

[@sethgold2048]

Plenty SEALS AND SEA LIONS FOR THE TRANSIENT ORCAS TO EAT!!!!! NEVER STARVE BEAUTIFUL ORCAS. GREAT SONG BY THE WAY. FIRST TIME SEEN THIS VIDEO. 2021, MAY

[@pavelvonasek9817]

I am crying, it´s amazing...

[@layla5852]

I think the whale that was breaching and jumping the most was blackberry. Correct me if I’m wrong though.

[@wt9466]

Hoop ik volgend jaar ook te zien!! En dat muziekje erbij! Gaaf!

[@JMcT57]

absolutely amazing, thanks!! I went there too, it is truly beautiful isn't it??

[@onglonghai]

WOW this is amazing. I'm going to Vancouver in a few days. What company did you take? What time a day was it? Many thanks :D

[@MetalheadWarheart]

EPICA music !

[@macgreenfield]

Geweldige video,,jullie hebben meer gezien dan wij.maar jullie filmpje maakt meer dan goed. Het was wel een mooie ervaring.

[@betsystevenson921]

Amazing footage😍❤️

[@silverdutchess]

I absolutely loved the video minus the music. Would have preferred the natural sounds of the waves and most of all the Orcas. Thanks so much for sharing it.

[@xandra2705]

Hoi Christian, die orka in het begin is inderdaad Ruffles. Toen was hij er nog, nu is hij geloof ik al een hele tijd niet gezien. Fijne vakantie alvast! Gr. Xandra

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Simply majestic....the way it ought to be 🐬

[@MrChienchung]

so rare opportunity to see Giant whales so close distance.

[@dodgerfreak0834]

They seem to know what they are doing, after so many times listening to peoples oooohhhhshhss and ahhhhhs it should be no surprise you see them jumping out of the water. Makes you wonder if the one spy hopping is telling the others when to jump I'm sure it can be a way of communicating with us in their way.

[@Ize1981]

Wow, great show 😍😍😍

[@cortright3669]

How great. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@WaveofConfusion]

That's absolutely incredible!! :D

[@ChristianBastiaansen]

Dit filmpje is helemaal het einde,geweldig!!! is de orca in het begin Ruffles dat je weet? Wij gaan komende zomer weer die kant op voor de 4e x ,kan nu zeker niet meer wachten Wat is dit mooi gefilmd Gr Chris

[@courtneytench2580]

i have so much respect for those orcas, people are right, orcas need to live free and not in a tank

[@noahguzman5850]

Courtney Tench “respect for orcas” what the hell does that mean? They ain’t gods lmfao

[@courtneytench2580]

@@noahguzman5850 Read the last part dude, Orcas or dolphins should not be in captivity Orcas and dolphins should live free That's why I respect Orcas Think about it dude

[@nahuelgamboa9273]

@@noahguzman5850 True

[@lovelydiva06]

Now that’s how you enjoy orcas

[@tellminha]

Um maravilhoso espetáculo da natureza. Valinhos/SP - Brasil

[@0102sunny]

Its soooo beautiful 😍😍😲❤

[@xandra2705]

Hoi Anita, op Vancouver Island zijn veel whale watch tours te boeken. Gewoon ter plaatse of tevoren via internet. Wij hebben deze tour een dag van tevoren geboekt door te bellen. Gr. Xandra

[@Sharon-qn7vf]

xandra2705 ik had een vraag Hoe duur ben je bijvoorbeeld kwijt qua tickets hotels en zo. Whale watch tour

[@melargueta4364]

The most wonderful I ever seen!!!!!!! Wow amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alaben a Jah!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ariskany]

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing!

[@Minkesummer]

What an amazing video!! Awesome!

[@toriharmon1947]

So awesome. In its true form. Love this. As well as the mammal...beautiful & tremendously smart. Is it weird that I truly believe that my Animal Spirit is an Orca? .

[@linoramalho2291]

Yup, that's about as weird as it gets

[@toriharmon1947]

No shame.

[@kalepixel7118]

i dont think so, i think my animail spirit is a orca, on my left arm my vains connect to look like a orca with the fin and all! its actually kinda weird.

[@きららニャン]

「ﾊﾟｲﾚｰﾂ･ｵﾌﾞ･ｶﾘﾋﾞｱﾝ」のﾃｰﾏで登場するｼｬﾁがｶｯｺいい😄💕

[@xandra2705]

ありがとうございました

[@MassimoPrimiero]

There's no sense in going to Sea World to watch Killer Whales (the Pandas of the sea) when They're happier and available to show themselves for larger audience in their own home, the sea.

[@gelatinejaap]

Oh man this is fucking amazing.

[@janejames9173]

Beautiful❤️❤️

[@tunnelcrawler3875]

Fantastic shots of the jumps. Must have been thrilling!! Which company did you use to go on the whale watch?? I like the idea of the open air seated boats which not all companies use.

[@xandra2705]

+Tunnel Crawler We went with Ocean Ecoventures

[@tunnelcrawler3875]

Thanks ! :)

[@wardversonnen8969]

+xandra2705 Welke tijd van het jaar ben je geweest?? ik ga naar daar in september 2016 om orcas te zien,normaal zou dat een goede tijd van het jaar zijn. superleuke video!

[@xandra2705]

+Ward Versonnen Bedankt, wij zijn 2x in september geweest en dat bleek de perfecte tijd, we zagen beide keren heel veel orka's. Alvast heel veel plezier gewenst volgend jaar!

[@wardversonnen8969]

+xandra2705 Super bedankt! mag ik vragen met welke maatschappij julie dit gedaan hebben en waar juist? alvast bedankt!

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

I can only imagine what it would be like to see this in person....out In the open ocean. Beautiful! I love how Sea World tried to tell their guests that even Orcos in the wild have dorsal fins that flopped over. I have yet to watch any documentaries on Orcas that show a flopped over dorsal fin like the poor Orcas trapped at Sea World. What a horrible horrible HORRIBLE EVIL place.

[@EquineMetalhead]

Exactly. 1% of males in the wild have a flopped over dorsal fin, but in captivity, 99% of males have flopped over fins. (Namu, the first performing killer whale who was a male back in 1966 his fin was straight.)

[@VarianAlastair]

What an amazing video!

[@tylershouldice4904]

just curious where was this on the island and what time of year ??

[@xandra2705]

This was in september, on the south side of the island

[@korea.festival]

Wow, My friend, I liked the video very much, thanks you for sharing, stay safe, stay blessed

[@cristinaroncon3946]

Questo è lo spettacolo di una vita... ❤

[@mikefougere9380]

hello can anyone tell if this place is still going nd what the name is thanks Mike

[@xandra2705]

Hi Mike, we went with Ocean ecoventures, they are located in Cowichan bay

[@mikefougere9380]

@xandra2705 thank you for getting back to me. My girlfriend and I want to go watching orcas trying to decide where around Vancouver is the best

[@zwelgjeazazel1980]

briljante video!!! zou dit zo graag willen, hoe boek je zoiets? gr anita

[@xprettygirllx3742]

Wauww het ziet er zo mooii uit!

[@craftycrafter1960]

Wow this was a show!

[@miladekkers1426]

wow, really so beautiful and super nice

[@Galinette-px3lv]

Can I use your footages? I will credit you :)

[@henrietteb2681]

Ooooh wat prachtig mooi, het is net een droom

[@Enkarnau]

Que suerte ver tantas ballenas juntas, me encanta el video.

[@jessdiaz87]

This video is hard to watch since its so shaky, but the music was what kept me going. such beautiful orcas!!