This whale approached our small zodiac with great curiosity and swam around and under the boat, popping up every now and then to see our adoring faces!
The whale has definitely had contact with humans before who probably had a scrub brush to scrape off the barnacles. The whale exposing itself in such a way made it look like thats what it wanted.
Amazing that the whale knew to be very careful not to bump into the boat. What a graceful whale. I wanted to clean all the barnacles off so badly lol, I hate those stupid things. You were so lucky to have this experience. The sad part about whales being curious and friendly is the damn Japanese and others who hunt and kill the whales in large numbers. They need to be stopped.
It's absolutely amazing how something so big can be so gentle and graceful. I feel like seeing this first hand would almost feel like a spiritual experience.
Yes, we were never worried that she would bump into us. It was a very moving experience, but you are right that it is worrying that the Japanese may benefit from this "friendliness" and kill her. I think that is why we were told not to touch her, so she wouldn't be persuaded to come close all the time. We appreciated that she did though!!!!
@@shirleymike2936 How did whales ever survive for so long without humans? think about it you want to help them get back and clean up garbage stop using plastic
Oh man I hope this is me one day. This sort of "up close and personal" with a humpback whale is one of the 2 top things on my bucket list. Oh boy, these creatures are just God's love swimming around in the ocean. And then there's how they save other animals from orca... oh boy, that's all I can say.
I hope it has happened for you. These are magnificent creatures, so graceful considering their size and truly gentle giants. I go every year and it never ceases to be amazing.
This was one of the best videotaping‘s I’ve seen of humpback whales, or any whales!!! I loved all the women’s voices! Plus the one man’s voice also! Everybody seems so joyous and happy and ecstatic to view this whale, this humpback!!! Love the gleeful talking & ooing & ahing & things that were said! Beautiful voices and beautiful people, watching a beautiful whale!!! Loved all the matching suits/snowsuits?! You all must’ve been on a paid outing/whale watching… And where were you all? Somewhere way north, or could it be even south/Antarctica?!
Thank you for this lovely reaction! It was one of the best experiences of my life. We were on an Antarctic wildlife cruise and we were as ecstatic as we sounded!
Always amazed at how careful these enormous whales seem around small vessels; what must be precision movement control when they are so closely, curiously engaged with us, but seem to 'respect'? our fragility, boat safety etc. Also, given they exhibit friendly contact, bumping etc when with other whales (esp humpbacks).
Yes, people ask me if I was frightened by this encounter but the answer is "Not at all!" We didn't ever feel in any danger. I think Humpbacks are especially wonderful.
They are very careful even when in playful mode. I have seen a video when a humpback whale lifted a tandem canoe with its people on it. Very gentle lifting it up, move for a couple meter, and slowly bring it down
Whales are very intelligent, they love any chance for someone or something to get those itchy barnacles off. Being the most amazong gentle giant in the ocean has its disadvantages. Id hate to be so itchy all the time! The doggies of the sea, sweet sweet creatures
For the many of you who accuse us of being stupid for not removing the barnacles, we were expressly asked not to touch her, so that she won't get used to human interaction. I don't think you could pull them off anyway without damaging her skin. All humpbacks seem to have many barnacles attached to them. You can't remove them all!
I think your getting grief from folk who take barnacles off of turtles and figure you can do the same to a whale I think sometime whale will scape against rocks and something time boats to get some off I'm sure if "Gloria " had want to to rid her self of some of them she would have bumped your she was getting so close I thought she might.
You are so lucky.. My eye are watery. Love these creatures, seen so many similar videos, they never attempt to pumb into the vulnerable boates. Why can't their hunters have such a heart?
people don`t know how to speak any longer one of the ladies state she can`t believe it wen she is see in it with her own eyes, I would I believe it because I see it. o you of little faith.
The whale: “Hey, get outta my bathtub.” People: “OoHh, look at that” The whale: “Here, I’ll spit on them and see if that works” People: “Ooooo, it blew water on us” The whale: “Well crap, that didn’t work” The whale: “Will you at least take these stinking barnacles off my nose?”
I absolutely love Whales! I have wanted to touch one for as long as I can remember. Would you mind sharing your thoughts and feelings on your own experience dearskate?
ik heb een helle mooi film van gezien ik vond de fiim erg indruk wekkend ik heb ge hoord dat ze vriendlijk zijn aan mensen en ik vond het ook zielige japanser zijn gemeen
Poor thing probably wants those Barnacles off of it. They gotta be incredibly painful. Parasites.
The whale has definitely had contact with humans before who probably had a scrub brush to scrape off the barnacles. The whale exposing itself in such a way made it look like thats what it wanted.
I get the feeling maybe they want people to brush off their barnacles! Maybe carry a heavy duty brush next time and see what happens?
jeanette bowen I know that Grey whales love to be scrubbed with a scrubbing brush! I have seen it done in Baja Mexico.
I think the brush idea is wonderful...something like the large brooms used by janitors.
I want a job doing that and collecting trash in our oceans that would be awesome. Its so obvious that is exactly what this animal wanted.
jeanette bowen yessss I’d love to scrape them off!!!
Everybody wants to be scratched. So why not them.
The whale wants barnacles removed. How would you like ticks eating and growing on you all day long?
Amazing, you have no idea how much I want to take those barnacles of her. Looks like Gloria wants to play, I am so jealous.
I love humpback whales. They’re such social animals, and an amazing bond with their babies. Beautiful animals. I have to go whale watching 💜💙😊
Adolescent humpback whale: MOM!! CAN WE GO HUMAN WATCHING!?!
Mother humpback: *SIGH* All right sweetheart, but only for a little bit.
i would love to hummer those barnacle off it
She probably wants you to get them barnicles off of her. Very beautiful.
What an amazing beautiful gentle whale, what an amazing experience to have such close contact with her
THANKYOU so much for sharing your experience it does your heart good to see beautiful human beings appreciate wild gentle creatures
Amazing that the whale knew to be very careful not to bump into the boat. What a graceful whale. I wanted to clean all the barnacles off so badly lol, I hate those stupid things. You were so lucky to have this experience. The sad part about whales being curious and friendly is the damn Japanese and others who hunt and kill the whales in large numbers. They need to be stopped.
Yes, I really think she would love to have the mass of barnacles on her chin pulled off...
It's absolutely amazing how something so big can be so gentle and graceful. I feel like seeing this first hand would almost feel like a spiritual experience.
It did. We were all highly emotional after the encounter.
Every poetic moment in life shall be ruined by the endless clicking of cameras.
Tits Magee truth!!
Then mute your device.
and chattering women sounds like she is having an orgasm OMG OMG
Lmfao
She's like... scratch ma belly... please???
Why doesn't someone take the barnacles off of Gloria?
What an Incredible opportunity to experience such a magnificent creature
It was. I will never forget it!
I'm so happy to see the whales approaching these little boats with trust and curiosity. I hope we will always be worthy of this trust.💕🐳💕
This made me cry! So amazing, these record keepers are intelligent, graceful and full of love!🌻❤️🙏🏼🐋🌍
God's creation.🙌
Soooo many giant barnicles. Use a brush to scratch them off
Yes, we were never worried that she would bump into us. It was a very moving experience, but you are right that it is worrying that the Japanese may benefit from this "friendliness" and kill her. I think that is why we were told not to touch her, so she wouldn't be persuaded to come close all the time. We appreciated that she did though!!!!
Why are you not removing her barnacles? Her mouth looked like they hurt.
Shirley Mike She literally said in the above comment that they were told not to touch the whales.
@@shirleymike2936 How did whales ever survive for so long without humans? think about it you want to help them get back and clean up garbage stop using plastic
Oh man I hope this is me one day. This sort of "up close and personal" with a humpback whale is one of the 2 top things on my bucket list. Oh boy, these creatures are just God's love swimming around in the ocean. And then there's how they save other animals from orca... oh boy, that's all I can say.
Milanka Thank you. It was one of my most memorable experiences and I hope you get that experience too!
I hope it has happened for you. These are magnificent creatures, so graceful considering their size and truly gentle giants. I go every year and it never ceases to be amazing.
This was one of the best videotaping‘s I’ve seen of humpback whales, or any whales!!! I loved all the women’s voices! Plus the one man’s voice also! Everybody seems so joyous and happy and ecstatic to view this whale, this humpback!!! Love the gleeful talking & ooing & ahing & things that were said! Beautiful voices and beautiful people, watching a beautiful whale!!! Loved all the matching suits/snowsuits?! You all must’ve been on a paid outing/whale watching… And where were you all? Somewhere way north, or could it be even south/Antarctica?!
Thank you for this lovely reaction! It was one of the best experiences of my life. We were on an Antarctic wildlife cruise and we were as ecstatic as we sounded!
Lovely, dear skate! Sounds like you adored your trip! I would’ve also if I had been there! Take care and God bless you…
Always amazed at how careful these enormous whales seem around small vessels; what must be precision movement control when they are so closely, curiously engaged with us, but seem to 'respect'? our fragility, boat safety etc. Also, given they exhibit friendly contact, bumping etc when with other whales (esp humpbacks).
Yes, people ask me if I was frightened by this encounter but the answer is "Not at all!" We didn't ever feel in any danger. I think Humpbacks are especially wonderful.
I agree w/ u!! & those , Whales r so dam smart 2!! God Bless them all!
They are very careful even when in playful mode. I have seen a video when a humpback whale lifted a tandem canoe with its people on it. Very gentle lifting it up, move for a couple meter, and slowly bring it down
Once in a lifetime experience. Beautiful
I'm just wanting to climb through the computer and be there in person, they are so beautiful.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
She did not rub against the boat and showed no evidence that she was trying to remove the barnacles.
dearskate , Thank you for giving us that information and responding!
the red color attracts her ,whales love this color ,( jackets)
Какое чудесное животное!! Выступал, красовался, шутил!!! Вот уж да - фантастик!!!! 💕
I can't with those freaking barnacles
She seems very curious about the boat to me. I don't see her rubbing against it. Beautiful video.
She's trying to get rid of the barnacles.
Incredible
I bet she understands "beautiful;" and "amazing" - even my baby nieces understand
I get the feeling that the whale is spouting mist more to get a reaction from the humans than anything else. What a neat encounter!
Evicting a few barnacles! What an amazing experience 😃
Whales ask for help in removing barnacles from their underside. They roll over to show us.
Wow! I pray I get to have an experience like this one day. So beautiful.
I pray you do as well. It was an experience I will never forget.
They are asking for help to remove barnacles, he rolls on his back showing so you can see the barnacles
That whale was acting like a pet
Stunning
She is stunning I hope they don't hurt her those damn barnacles
We need to make whale wash from shark tale a reality.
Whales are very intelligent, they love any chance for someone or something to get those itchy barnacles off. Being the most amazong gentle giant in the ocean has its disadvantages. Id hate to be so itchy all the time! The doggies of the sea, sweet sweet creatures
Living submarines!
I wish to have an experience like this too!
Those barnacles must be a real pain to live with.
“I dont care about elephant seals” 🤣 well getting close n personal with Gloria isnthe most amazing experience! 😭❤️
Some videos you just have to turn the sound off.
Can't get any closer to heaven than that
Did any one else see the rainbow.?
What an amazing encounter - very fortunate.
I hope to experience an encounter like that before I die
The whale is obviously asking for help to pull off the barnacles... STUPID HUMANS
That's amazing! And you uploaded the vid right on my birthday!
I hate people fishing for Birthday wishes.
meanies the whale wasnt curious it was asking for you to scrub off all the barnacles... T-T
I wish I could get some of those damn barnacles off they look annoying
She went upside down for you to remove those nasty barnacles.
What an amazing experience! a powerful and majestic beauty ❤️
Yes, it was completely unforgettable.
I would be pooping my pants instead of taking photos
Think everybody there took enough pics??
For the many of you who accuse us of being stupid for not removing the barnacles, we were expressly asked not to touch her, so that she won't get used to human interaction. I don't think you could pull them off anyway without damaging her skin. All humpbacks seem to have many barnacles attached to them. You can't remove them all!
I think your getting grief from folk who take barnacles off of turtles and figure you can do the same to a whale I think sometime whale will scape against rocks and something time boats to get some off I'm sure if "Gloria " had want to to rid her self of some of them she would have bumped your she was getting so close I thought she might.
There is no way to remove the barnacles
If I was a wale I don't think I could resist flipping the boat over just for laughs.
Mark Kulyas Well fortunately they’re better than that. We didn’t have any fear of that happening.
I bet the comment about the "leopard seal" went down well.
Sea dog go wants tummy rubs, come on human!
She's extremely intelligent..
You are so lucky.. My eye are watery. Love these creatures, seen so many similar videos, they never attempt to pumb into the vulnerable boates. Why can't their hunters have such a heart?
Yes, I felt very, very lucky. They behave so much better than we do. I cannot understand why anyone would want to kill them.
Somebody pet the whale already.
people don`t know how to speak any longer one of the ladies state she can`t believe it wen she is see in it with her own eyes, I would I believe it because I see it. o you of little faith.
I couldn't believe how fortunate we were that she had come right up to our boat. That was the unbelievable part!
The whale: “Hey, get outta my bathtub.”
People: “OoHh, look at that”
The whale: “Here, I’ll spit on them and see if that works”
People: “Ooooo, it blew water on us”
The whale: “Well crap, that didn’t work”
The whale: “Will you at least take these stinking barnacles off my nose?”
SAD
I absolutely love Whales! I have wanted to touch one for as long as I can remember. Would you mind sharing your thoughts and feelings on your own experience dearskate?
Look at this, look at that... JUST LOOK AT IT!! Ed bass master anyone?........Love the footage
Wonderful how these huge whales don’t accidentally knock into the boat. I can imagine the whale is enjoying the people.
You lucky people.😊I have to do this.these are amazing creatures
I am thinking of "Your are so vain" from Carly Simon....
ik heb een helle mooi film van gezien ik vond de fiim erg indruk wekkend ik heb ge hoord dat ze vriendlijk zijn aan mensen en ik vond het ook zielige japanser zijn gemeen
Those flukes aren’t flukes they’re real...
And what about the damage one might cause with a "brush." Best to get advise from knowledgeable person first.
I was in the company of one of the world's most knowledgeable experts at the time, on a whale watching boat.
I wonder if whales fart. Wow
poor Seal... nobody wants to see the beautiful seal
Well I would have done if I didn't have a ginormous humpback whale right in front of me!
@@dearskate just kidding. May I ask if you recall that the humpback whale made any sounds? I wonder if she tried to scan you with her sonar.
@@dmwm771 I didn't notice any sounds other than the very wet snorts!
@@dearskate Thank you! What a great expierience and thanks also for sharing the video!
When all one can say is " owww ahhh huaaaaa wowhhh aaaaah.😮🤥
Actually she is trying to remove barnacles by scratching on the boat. She needed help.
All whales have crustacea on them. This whale didn't seem to be in any distress. He/she was just showing curiosity towards us.
She was posing
2:10 how do you call that beautiful?!?😂
YnG SAVIO , the experience and gracefulness, simply beautiful!
And then a Japanese ship came and killed her two days later for "scientific" purposes......😩
Calm your tits. Stop spreading your misery and try to enjoy this. Boy I'll bet you're fun at parties.
@@zoesdada8923 Hold your horses, it's actually true, there could be an Japanese vessel showing up for whaling.
@@benl9325 I'm vegetarian for more than 20 years. Japan and Iceland are still whaling.
@@LindaEll89 ok.... I think you can understand my point.... right....
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