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Olympia Arts and Heritage Alliance Museum

LXCL:A separate reservation is required for each guest, including Orca Household members. Orca Individual members may reserve one (1) spot; Orca Households may reserve two (2) spots.

Orca Member Reservation

Come aboard the Comanche naval vessel for an unforgettable cruise commemorating the 50th anniversary of the capture and release of the Budd Inlet Six orcas.&nbsp; In March 1976, six orcas were herded into Budd Inlet near Olympia, when SeaWorld used helicopters and explosives to corral and capture them in nets for sale to marine aquariums. The capture sparked massive public outcry and ultimately led to new legislation, making it the last live orca capture ever in Washington State waters.&nbsp; On this 2.5-hour cruise, guests will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience along scenic and historic Olympia waterways, including stories from eyewitnesses and experts who will share how a small group of community members started a movement that changed the course of Orca preservation worldwide.

Come aboard the Comanche naval vessel for an unforgettable cruise commemorating the 50th anniversary of the capture and release of the Budd Inlet Six orcas.  In March 1976, six orcas were herded into Budd Inlet near Olympia, when SeaWorld used helicopters and explosives to corral and capture them in nets for sale to marine aquariums. The capture sparked massive public outcry and ultimately led to new legislation, making it the last live orca capture ever in Washington State waters.  On this 2.5-hour cruise, guests will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience along scenic and historic Olympia waterways, including stories from eyewitnesses and experts who will share how a small group of community members started a movement that changed the course of Orca preservation worldwide.

Olympia Arts and Heritage Alliance Museum

Budd Inlet Six Commemorative Cruise

1022 Marine Dr NE

Orca Member Reservation

Free

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