Persistence paid off for you! That's sad that other whale watching companies weren't willing to take the same journey that you were in order to find what they were looking for. It definitely sounds like it was worth it to take the time to go find those beauties. Orcas are amazing creatures, so smart and willing to do what needs to be done in order to get food for themselves. Beautiful post, thanks for sharing!
Ivy
For other companies it comes down to fuel costs, which means if the animals are a few extra miles away they won't go. It is very sad, as the people on board usually only have one opportunity to encounter the whales. My goal is to show everyone on my vessel whales and I do my best to make sure it happens.
That makes a lot of sense, I didn't think about it from that perspective. I only thought about them needing to get back in time to make their next tour on time if they make multiple runs per day. Good for you running your business like that. I am sure your guests remember your efforts and word of mouth advertising is the best form of advertising.
Ivy