Whale Watch Reports

Welcome to Depoe Bay, where we are known for our better half, Gray Whales! These massive marine mammals have been making constant apperances in our bay the last three and a half months making this one of the best summer seaons to date! We would love to take you out to meet these beauties up close. Book your next cruise online...
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Hazy days don’t mean we can’t see our favorite residents. Fog or no, the Gray Whales of Depoe Bay can be spotted when you come out on one of our boats. These social creatures know what our boats sound and look like, so it is very common for them to come in for a closer look to see what we’re...
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Our resident whales have given us one of the best summer seasons in recent years. The Gray whale can reach lengths of 49 feet and weigh in around 60,000 pounds as adults. They are bottom feeders that graze throughout the day much like we see in certain land mammals. Their main food source are small crustaceans called amphipods and mysid...
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Depoe Bay whale watching is something you need to cross off your bucket list. With a record summer season of 100% sightings for nearly three and a half months you can't beat these odds! When you head out on the blue you will be seeing our rsident Gray whales which we are so proud to share a home with. Book...
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This has been one of the best seasons for our resident Gray Whales in recent years. There have been sightings on 100% of our trips for the past three and a half months. As summertime comes to an end our lovely residents will start moving farther out and the migratory groups will begin to come through as they travel south to...
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Good evening Depoe Bay! We wrapped up another wonderful day of whale watching here with 100% sightings on all our trips that went out. We credit our success to the amazing captains and crew members, as well as the reliable, brilliant resident Gray Whales! Before they move a bit farther out to make room for the migratory groups after the summer...
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