SUMMER - WHALE WATCHING ABOARD THE CONDOR EXPRESS
Humpback and Blue Whales at the Islands
(Mid-May, June, July, August, September, October, November)

YES, there are whales in the waters off of Santa Barbara during the summer months! In fact, the Santa Barbara Channel has become one of the most consistent and reliable locations in the world for viewing the giant Blue and gregarious humpback whales. Since the early 1990's some of the largest pods of these animals found anywhere have returned each summer to feed in the nutrient rich waters between the coast and the four northern Channel Islands.

Thousands of passengers each summer board the CONDOR EXPRESS to witness these magnificent, but endangered, whales. These 1/2 day excursions run nearly a 100% whale sighting record and feature likely encounters with a variety of species of animals including dolphins, seals, sea lions, and a variety of sea birds. Each trip includes a visit along the spectacular volcanic cliffs of Santa Cruz Island and a stop at one of the largest sea caves in the world, Painted Cave.

The CONDOR EXPRESS runs 1/2 day summer whale watching excursions daily starting in May and run through November (or till the whales leave the Channel).