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Types of Whales
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Facts about Dolphins
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Orca Mouth
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Orca Killer Whales
Orca Pods
- Orca Whales are actually from the Dolphin Family
- Male Orca Whales have a pink penis which attains a length of 3 feet
- At top speed, an orca can actually rise up to seven feet above the water's
surface and leap 30 to 35 feet horizontally.
- Orca Whales have no olfactory lobes or nerves and therefore cannot smell.
- Orcas have a well developed sense of touch.
- Orcas females and calves usually remain in the center of the pod while
adult males swim at the edges.
- Orcas have maternal groups within the pod that consist of a mother and her
youngest offspring. One or more maternal groups may travel together in a
subpod.
- Orcas in a pod appear to establish strong bonds. Behavior studies suggest
that certain animals prefer to associate with one another.
We have lots of orca facts, photos and
information about Orcas!
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The Skipper's Corner
"The Legendary Captain" Ron King, Owner Operator
of Sea King Adventures, has over 35 years of experience
in the beautiful waters around Victoria and Vancouver Island. He is a certified
Master Skipper with naturalist and conservation education.
Since staring in business in 1995 Ron boasts a perfect
safety record.
Born and raised in Victoria, Captain Ron has over 30 years
of professional marine experience - including 25 years of commercial fishing and
11 years whale watching.
Like his father before him, going to sea is the only life he’s known. He began
his career as a deckhand on board his father’s fishing boat "Five Kings II" at
the tender age of 11. By the time he was 20, he owned and operated his first
fishing vessel, "Aquarius".
In 1995, with the commercial fishery in decline, he
discovered his passion and purpose in whale watching and founded SeaKing
Adventures Inc.
Because SeaKing Adventures is Victoria’s only 100% family owned and
operated marine tour company, Ron’s commitment to quality, safety and
satisfaction is guaranteed! His central location on board the vessel allows him
to provide Victoria’s most comprehensive fully narrated, totally interactive and
personalized tours. Boasting a spotless safety record and sightings guarantee,
Ron’s qualifications and experience combine to make him the city’s premier
guide.
Our vessel can accommodate groups of 12 comfortably and is
Canadian Coast Guard inspected annually. The soft riding boat has comfy leather
seats, an onboard toilet and is equipped with all the latest in GPS, radar and
communications apparatus. Safety survival suits are supplied for each passenger.
Passengers can all expect a exciting, educational, safe and
comfortable tour of the area whales and wildlife.
Reservations
Recommended Book early!
2009 Rates
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(250) 381-4173
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