A much closer look....

They seemed to think we were quite friendly! They really liked it when we clapped and cheered - down they'd go and then come up again.....

[Carole Sandford]

Awesome to be able to do this!

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful shot with so many. When I have been whale watching I had the distinct feeling that they liked to show off. They would slap the water to almost splash us and come up along side and look at us intently. They easily could have capsized us, but they seem to know exactly how close and how much splashing.

[Taffy]

Wow -- so cool to be able to see these in person!

[Babs]

Wow brings a whole new meaning to whale watching. Who is watching who. fav.

[Jane Pittenger]

How thrilling

[Rick]

That would have been an exciting trip. Great capture of the action.

[Walks @ 7]

Amazing capture

[Diana]

Fabulous shot of this exciting experience!

[Veena Gupta]

Fav. Great to experience this

[JackieR]

What a fabulous sight. Wonderful, such trusting animals, have they forgotten what we did to their ancestors???

[Susan Wakely]

They are enjoying an audience.

[Denise Wood]

Wonderful :)

[Delwyn Barnett]

What an amazing experience.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Nina Ganci]

wow! Magical moments with these beautifies
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[haskar]

Lovely scene

[Fr1da]

This is so magical !

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Wow!!! That is both amazing and fantastic! I have been whale watching off the coast of New England and saw these wonderful mammals too, but not this close. That would have been so awesome. Great catch!

[Rob Z]

@shutterbug49 You are so right Debbie - they were definitely using us for entertainment. It was such a good day! :)

[Rob Z]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond Jackie - I just couldn't stop thinking exactly the same thing. We have such a dreadful history of slaughter of these amazing creatures. They were just magical to see and interact with. :)

[Rob Z]

@olivetreeann Hi Ann - this was indeed a remarkable experience - they were so inquisitive and so willing to interact. :)