Whale
watching with Aquarium of the Pacific staff and Harbor Breeze Cruises is always an
adventure that you won't soon forget. We have been whale watching for
almost (3) three years now. Every year we secretly wish the whales come closer
to the boat. This year our wish came true.
We weren’t prepared for the
encounter. As we sat on left side of the boat just enjoying the ocean breeze, when
we saw the blow hole and spray come up alongside the boat what seemed only feet
away. Of course, I screamed the kids just laughed. Okay, the whale was way to
close for comfort.
The other passengers did not see this happen because they
were all at the front end of the boat looking for whales. The truth is the boat
was surrounded by them on the day we traveled. We saw whales near the Palos
Verdes Peninsula as a baby whale and her mother made their presence known on
another side of the boat. There were
several moments we did not know which whale to follow with our eyes. The kids
and I had a great time enjoying the search for the giant of the ocean. It was an experience we won’t soon forget.
Whale
watching has been part of our yearly family field trip since 2013 and let me
tell you that it is a must do. The kids now look forward to doing some whale
spotting while discussing what the ocean means to us. It’s a fun family time
just hanging in the middle of the ocean for a few hours. The memories we have
shared and created through this field trip is out of this world.
We are
so thankful for the educational opportunities the Aquarium of the Pacific and
Harbor Breeze Cruises has opened to us. Their programs and events have been
instrumental in educating us on ocean life and loving the ocean.
The Aquarium is offering Job Shadow classes this summer and fall. This includes interacting with
animals and the staff who cares for them. It is a unique learning opportunity for young adults. Classes
start August 6th, 2016 at 9am. To attend the class advance purchase is required. Please go to their website for more details.
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/job_shadow_aviculturist/
General Information 100 Aquarium WayLong Beach, California 90802
(562) 590-3100
aquariumofpacific@lbaop.org
(562) 590-3100
aquariumofpacific@lbaop.org
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