Whale Watch Reports

Prime Time!
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 21, 2022

Thanks to the Mr. Max, our guests were able to make a memory that will last forever! We are so happy we were able to bring these groups to see some amazing whales today. Depoe Bay has a unique way of telling the seasons. As the whale watching capital of the West coast, a great way to tell where we're at in...
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Whales Anyone?
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 20, 2022

The resident Gray Whale season is in full swing! Every day for the past week and a half we have been graced with the presence of our favorite ocean giants. You can catch a glimpse at these beauties pretty much any time during the summer months as they meander their way in shore to feed off the abundant reefs near...
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A Whale is Forever
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 19, 2022

We are so pleased to announce yet another day of successful whale watching! Every cruise saw a Gray Whale which are part of the baleen whale family. What is baleen you ask? Baleen is a filter feeding mechanism inside the whale's mouth. It replaces teeth which leads the animal to feed in a way that allows their food to stay in their...
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The Odds Are In Our Favor
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 18, 2022

Whales abound off our coast today and we are loving it! Every Whale Watching cruise we sent out today has seen our favorite blubbery friends. You may hear the word 'blubber' in a comedic sense, but this is a very important part of marine mammal anatomy. It is a substance that covers their entire body except the flippers and flukes (tail...
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Whale of a Time!
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 17, 2022

The whales of Depoe Bay never disappoint! Off our wonderful coast we most often see Gray Whales which can vary in size from newborns at 14 feet to adults around 49 feet. Thanks to the captain and crew of the Sunrise we were able to see a young adult today that was estimated to be around 25 feet. These animals are...
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Thar She Blows!
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 16, 2022

Our Whale watching excursions were very successful today. We we able to see our resident Gray Whales on every cruise that left the harbor. We had an absolutely beautiful day in Depoe bay, and the whales were super friendly. We were able to get some excellent viewings. We will continue doing our one hour whale watching trips every day so be sure...
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