Whale Watch Reports

Shy Whales Today
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 2, 2022

Unfortunately, the whales were being shy today and did not make an appearance. However it was an absolutely gorgeous day on the ocean and our customers got to experience our beautiful coastline and take a look at some of our other sea life. Depoe Bay has one of the most unique bar crossings. Just the experience of getting out on the Pacific...
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Thar She Blows!
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 1, 2022

Whales where active in Depoe Bay today and put on a great show for us. Our resident whales are super friendly and don't mind when we want to pay them a visit. They will be here all through the Summer and Fall. We will be running multiple trips daily so be sure to schedule your trip out to see these...
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Baby Fever!
by Tradewinds Crew, MAY 31, 2022

Today was an absolute treat as the Morning Star was able to find a mother Gray Whale and her calf! Newborn Gray Whales are born already weighing a whopping 2,000 pounds at 14-16 feet long. The pair was fairly smitten with the boat and decided to stick with it for a little while. With summer right around the corner, sightings like these are...
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For What Porpoise?
by Tradewinds Crew, MAY 30, 2022

As the passengers and crew of the Morning Star saw today, Gray Whales are not always the star of the show on the Oregon Coast! Today we were lucky enough to see a special species called the Harbor porposie (Phocoena phocoena). These speedy little guys can grow to be about 5 1/2 feet and 170 pounds. They love to snack on schooling fish...
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The Savage Blue
by Tradewinds Crew, MAY 28, 2022

What they say is true, the ocean is an unpredictable beast. The weather took an immediate left turn for the wild side today and even the whales didn't want to deal! No sightings but with the forcast looking up in the near furture we are hopeful our flippered and finned friends will come back in full force due to all the waves kicking up some really nurtient rich...
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Missed it by that much!
by Tradewinds Crew, MAY 26, 2022

Today was the odd one out as we have been seeing whales all week. Never to fear, they are out there! It's just a matter of coming across them when they choose to surface. Gray Whales aren't the only creatures you can see on our 1 hour crusies though, you may also find Orcas, Sea lions, Harbor Seals, and a variety...
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