A group of four humpback whales were so close to our boat today that they were literally able to cover the staff and passengers with whale kisses.

We have officially been kissed, sprayed, by a whale!

Fortunately, humpback whales are by nature, mostly gentle and non-aggressive creatures.

This was a very comforting bit of knowledge for us to have as these four majestic being circled in and around and under our vessel.

Whales often like to observe the people who are observing them. Spyhopping, which is when a whale vertically pokes its head out of the water to check out those checking it.

This humpback did this for quite a while today, I think, enjoying us as much as we enjoyed it.

Humpback whales grow up to 60 feet long and can weigh 80,000 pounds.

We were sad to see them go, but so very happy for the time they spent with us!

We were also able to follow two pods of Orca Whales that were traveling quickly and soon outpaced us.

Thank you to Eagle Wing Tours for a most exilerating afternoon on the Pacific Ocean!