One hour out of sea, the boat started to slow down, then crowds got excited, someone was shouting "Whales!". Then people were running from the left to the right, right to the left, trying to get the best angel for some picture taking.
 
On the second deck, I squezed my way towards the head of the boat, got a few close up shots. Though the best viewing spot was taken and controlled by the staffs, we, passangers had to stay 3 feet away from that spot. I thought that was quite unfair.. thinking about the $$ we were paying, and the struggle in one hour bone chilling wind, why couldn't we get a good spot for 5 mintues to take some good photos?
 
Anyway, it was our first time saw those awesome creatures in real, it was quite exciting.
 
P.S. Bring the heavist jacket and pants you can find with you if you are going for the whale watch.

Those wild birds have been trained to be fed by visitors at the St.Pete's Pier.

                 
                 Took at Smathers Beach.