Boating with Whales – What Time Of Year?

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Between November and April up to 12,000 whales come to breed, calve, and nurse their young in our warm subtropical waters. 

Each year the arrival of the first whales and departure of the last whales can vary. There have been whales that have arrived as early as October, and an occasional whale that is sighted during the summer.

This variation is why it is important shortly before, during, and shortly after whale season, to post a lookout on your vessel to help spot whales in the distance. This will help prevent boat strikes.

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1. What TIME of Year?

2. What DEPTH?

3. What SPEED?

4. What DISTANCE?

5. What’s the SOLUTION?

 

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(LAST UPDATED 7/23/25.)