Dear Friends,
I share with you an extraordinary event that took place on Monday, May 10, 2004, as we were navigating from Puerto Egas, James Island towards Bartolom� Island. Our First Officer and Expedition Staff noticed the presence of cetacean activity along the horizon, and once near the sighting area they were looking at Orca Whales (Orcinus orca), unfortunately, also called Killer Whales.
The Captain authorized to slow down the ship's speed, and to lower our Zodiac landing craft. The environmental sensitivity, skill, support and enthusiasm shown by our staff is a key element in achieving unique wilderness experiences. Afterwards, and for over an hours time, vacationtechnician guests enjoyed spectacular views of one of the world's most amazing marine mammals.
Once in the water, the Expedition Team, led by Chief Naturalist Alejandro Villa, carefully approached this pod of whales, which included three females and one male. Males are larger than females, and have a dorsal fin twice the size of those of females. An ecologically-sound approach generated an extended contact with the whales. With the advantage of having digital photographic equipment, Alejandro documented the event, gathering vast material in both photos and video. One-of-a-kind material for our graphic marketing efforts, training, web page, and of course on board lectures and presentations!
And so, life continues its determined course in the Gal�pagos Islands. Our guests will return home with a vivid image of this extraordinary event, and without a doubt, will recommend this destination and our services. It is this kind of events that provide magic to these islands, and to vacationtechnician Expedition Philosophy.
When was the last time you saw Orca Whales in the wild? Gal�pagos waits for you.
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