We (Gotham Whale on the American Princess) were straight off the Verrazano bridge about 12 miles where the water turns from a plankton filled green/brown to an amazing deep blue to that Caribbean green that is so awesome to see. We came upon a whale Gotham Whale has cataloged as NYC0004. We almost passed him but someone in the back of the American Princess saw its spout. The whale must have been taking a break from feeding, maybe trying to get some shuteye, and went offshore away from the food (Bunker), ships, little boats and basically all the action and traffic. It was in a lazy mood, did a few dives amounting to some good fluke shots and we went our separate ways - to meet up tomorrow 8-21-14. Being out 3 days a week seeing these whales you start to see their personalities, it's a cool thing - IT NEVER GETS OLD!