Whale Watch Reports

Today is a very special day as Tradewinds can announce we have seen our first Humpback Whales of the season! It is a rare treat in our waters that we get to see these particular ocean giants. Humpback whales can grow to about 60 feet while our resident Gray whales stay at a maximum of 49 feet. They are both baleen whales...
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Now is the time to come see our beautiful resident Gray Whales! We are so blessed to call this coast home with all the amazing experiences it offers. We would love to take you out to meet some of the local sea life. You will see a variey of animals out there whether they be winged, flippered, or finned! They...
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There have been so many whale sightings lately it's difficult to remember a time when there were not! What makes the summer season such an ideal time to come see the Gray Whales of Depoe Bay? The main thing that draws these giant animals to our coast is the amount of zooplankton that flock to the area in order to feed off...
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Mr. Max captain and crew led us to some great whale watching opportunities today! Summer time brings in the residents. Right now we are looking at what are most likely young adults based on their size. We still get the occasional baby sighting during this time which is always a treat. Did you know baby Gray Whales are born with...
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Many thanks to the crew of the Mariner for another great day of whale wathcing! For the past three weeks we have been seeing Gray Whales on every trip we've sent out. This is a common theme during this time of year as Depoe Bay is a hot spot for resident whales and transients alike. The waters off our coast...
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