DISCOVERY NARROWS WAS PRETTY BUSY THE OTHER EVENING.

We started out driving down to the Spit in North Campbell River to watch the ships sail past.  Then we decided to go up to Seymour Narrows to watch them go through.  Ripple Rock in the center of the Narrows was the scene of many tragedies until it was blown up in 1958.  With the narrow bottleneck still existing, the tides can create strong currents making their own hazards.  We had seen on our app that several ships were heading to meet up in the area which influenced own decision to go watch.  At one point four cruise ships and four tugs towing barges were visible at the same time.  Later we zipped back to the Spit in Campbell River to watch them go by with lights on as it got to be almost dark.

A local tug was towing two barges.

A seal popped up in front of me while I was watching the ships.

This barge that was towed by the Ocean Ranger from Seattle was heading for Alaska.

The Ocean Ranger.

The Koningsdam.

The Ocean Ranger in Seymour Narrows.

The Koningsdam approaching Seymour Narrows.

The Koningsdam in Seymour Narrows.

The local tug approaching Seymour Narrows.

The local tug in Seymour Narrows getting out of the way of the Roald Amundsen and Solstice cruise ships.

While we were waiting a whale gave us a little show.

A pleasure craft followed by the Roald Amundsen, Solstice and Noordam.

It was a busy place for a while!

Roald Amundsen, Solstice and Noordam heading south and the Koningsdam heading north to Alaska.

Roald Amundsen, Solstice and Noordam heading south into Seymour Narrows.

Roald Amundsen in the narrows.

Solstice followed by the Noordam.

The Celebrity Solstice.

Holland America Noordam.

Holland America Noordam.

The Celebrity Solstice passing the Spit in Campbell River.

Holland America Noordam passing the Spit in Campbell River.