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Record-breaking numbers of migrating gray whales are passing by Long Beach right now as the start of the gray whale migration season has begun! Also sighted over the past few weeks are orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales as well as dolphins.  On December 26, 2014 two high-speed catamarans were surrounded by a friendly pod of killer whales that spent the whole trip with the boat.  15 gray whales were also spotted. This is the fourth year in a row that orcas have visited the Long Beach coast during New Year’s week. The public can witness these majestic mammals in their natural habitat on 2-2.5 hour daily departures at 12 and 3 pm. 9 am weekend cruises starting January 3, 2015. Aquarium of the Pacific naturalists provide educational commentary on every departure. Harbor Breeze (whalewatchinginla.com) fast, custom built state-of-the-art luxury catamarans can cover greater areas of water than most vessels. Here’s where you can get prices and make reservations:whalewatching inla.com