Whale Watch Reports

When you come to Depoe Bay you cannot leave without coming out on a whale watching cruise. As the whale watching capital of the West coast, it would practically be a crime to miss out on this incredible experience. Out in our bay there live Gray Whales! These large marine mammals are in our area year round, but come especially close...
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The days of not seeing whales are beginning to be a distant memory. We have had 100% sightings of our resident Gray Whales for the past three months! These whales can measure up to 49 feet which is around the same length of our boats! This species can be seen year round but come especially close to shore to feed off...
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There is no time like the present to come see the resident whales of Depoe Bay! All summer long they come to feed off the abundant reefs we are so proud ot have off the rocky shore of our home. While you're out there you may have the pleasure of seeing other ocean creatures such as harbor seals, sea lions, and...
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When it comes to Whale Watching, no one does it better than Depoe Bay!  Gray whales are our resident species that flock to the abundant area every summer. These whales are part of the baleen group meaning they are bottom and filter feeders rather than the toothed carnivores (Orcas!) that share the area during the migratory season.   We would love to take...
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The captains and crew here at Tradewinds always do a wonderful job at getting our guests the great opportunity to see some of the ocean’s largest marine mammals. We consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have the fleet that we do as well as being able to call this place home that has so many natural wonders to be seen.  Summertime sightings...
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We love our resident Gray Whales here in Depoe Bay. During the summertime this species can be seen through the whole season right off the sea wall.  They come back to this area every year to feed off the plentiful kelp forests blooming all over the rocks in and around the bay. These kelp forests house their favorite meal, mysid shrimp!  While...
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