Aquatic Adventures

Whale Tales Season 32:W6

By the time the tenders were departing in the afternoon, the whales had moved in closer to the coral heads and three in particular, a female with escort and challenger, were directly under the Turks & Caicos Explorer II.

Aquatic Adventures

Whale Tales Season 32:W3

Our first encounter was of a very friendly and relaxed mother and calf. As soon as we entered the water, the scout recognized them from the previous week; this was the mother and calf that was so comfortable with us that the calf spent multiple breathing cycles at the surface, playing and investigating the snorkelers in the water while mom stayed resting below.

Aquatic Adventures

Whale Tales Season 32:W2

This week, moments after the lucky cookies were handed out, the blows of humpback whales began to appear all around. The first encounter of the week was a male and female resting 50 feet or so below the surface. The male circled the female in a playful way…

Aquatic Adventures

Whale Tales Season 32:W1

It’s the beginning of the 2023 season on the Silver Bank, the crew is busy getting all their gear and equipment stowed away for the ten hour crossing and guests are due to arrive in a few hours. The excitement to be back on the Silver Bank with the humpback whales can not be surpassed and talk of an adventure filled few months fills the air.