Whale Watch Reports


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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Is it a bird??
by Tradewinds Crew, MAY 25, 2022


Mr. Max crew does it again! More Gray Whale sightings off our beautiful Oregon Coast. Did you know the Gray Whale endures one of the longest migrations of any marine mammal? Nearly 14,000 miles round trip! Allow us to introduce you to these gentle giants. Reserve a space on one of our excursions by phone or online with the details...
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Whale do we have here?
by Tradewinds Crew, MAY 24, 2022


Passengers and crew of the Mr. Max were treated to incredible Gray Whale sightings today! As summer closes in these beauties get closer to shore every day. Depoe Bay is home to about 200 resident Gray whales. The Gray Whale can weigh in at 60,000 pounds and reach 49 feet in length! Don't miss your opportunity to encounter one of these ocean...
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Whales Spotted Today
by Tradewinds Crew, MAY 22, 2022


The Mariner set out in search of the Gray Whales today and was successful in locating some whales feedings really close to shore. As we get into the summer the Whales get closer and closer to shore feeding off the dense kelp beds. The ocean conditions will be nice the next several days and we will be running cruises daily. Be sure to...
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