Carrie has worked with the summer resident gray whale population for over 25 years. Island juices, soda, bottled water, fresh tropical fruit, chips and cookies. I highly recommend a whale watching tour with whales tail at depoe bay while on your oregon coast vacation. During whale watching weeks, trained volunteers are there to answer questions and provide information that can enhance your whale watching experience check out their website. Or coast whale watching information seaside, oregon. Ocean crab, whale watch and private bay crab yaquina bay. Migration of the gray whale begins in baja california and ends in the bering sea of alaska. Due to the increasing concerns regarding covid19, beginning march 22 nd, tradewinds charters of depoe bay has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend fishing and whale watching trips until april 1 st. Conditions saturday were too rough to get out whale watching. Gray whales often lift their heads above the surface in order to get a better sense of their surrounds. Highway 101 follows the pacific ocean for the entire stretch of the oregon coast, passing several small towns, state parks, rv campgrounds and resorts. Luke parsons is an interpretive ranger with the oregon state parks beverly beach management unit, which oversees the newlyrenovated depoe bay whale watching center.
We have excursions daily, marine conditions permitting. Oregon dark sky map for ultimate camping and stargazing in. Whale watching and puffin tours allow you to adventure into the worlds of some of the most magnificent creatures. Whale watching excursion with whale research ecoexcursions in depoe bay, oregon. Turks and caicos islands, in addition to all our excursions we also offer island hopping getaways. If youve ever visited depoe bay, you know that if you hang out long enough at the whale watching center, youll see some gray whales. Newport landing runs whale watching excursions seven days a week all year long. Every trip along highway 101 comes with sightings of spouts in the distant ocean and sudden shouts of thar she blows. The top 10 places to go whale watching on the oregon coast. Also whale excrement jump starts the food chain by excreting tons of iron and nitrogen into the environment and since whales excrete at the surface, this whale pump shifts nutrients from deeper in the water column to the surface. Tours include winery tours, columbia river gorge, mount hood, oregon coast,mount st. Easy parking is accessible for whale cove inns customers.
The dates of whale watching week in 2020 are march 2129 and dec. Whale watching on the oregon coast the official guide to. We are members of the pacific whale watch association which helped to develop the current standards for whale watching in the region. Best places to go whale watching on the oregon coast for rvers.
Each winter some 20,000 great grays swim along the shore south from alaskas bering sea to the warmwater. Depending on the time of year, we look for gray whales, harbor porpoise, seals, sea lions, pelicans, bald eagles, and an abundance of marine birds. Whale watching center oregon state parks and recreation. While whales can be seen year round on the oregon coast, the winter and spring months are the best times for seeing these enormous creatures. Mexicos yucatan peninsula is one of the few places on the planet where you can swim with the worlds largest fish, the whale shark. Whale watching tour combines a scenic coast tour with the excitement of seeing 40ton gray whales up close on the pacific ocean. Posted by outdoor project contributor vanessa ball december 1, 2017. If your budget permits, you can also shell out money for a whalewatching boat tour to get a closer look. As the summer begins, any of the north american coasts are a great option. Because of depoe bays closeness to the ocean in fact, less than a minute by boat from our dock, youll be sighting whales in no time. This establishment offers wifi for all guests, ensuring that you have the best connection possible for all of your devices. Theres a little something for everyone whether you just want to relax by the beach, browse the local oceanthemed shops, or simply grab some binoculars and watch for gray whales. Portland whale watching deals in portland, or groupon.
With dramatic rocky coastlines, pebble stoned beaches, and tranquil evergreen islands dotting the horizon, your san juan islands whale watching tour and wildlife cruise with san juan excursions will surely be the highlight of your vacation. Mar 19, 2017 whale watching tour combines a scenic coast tour with the excitement of seeing 40ton gray whales up close on the pacific ocean. As not all gray whales travel all the way north but also spend their summers in the waters of oregon, sometimes joined by humpbacks, whale safaris are done all year long in oregon s depoe bay and from newport. Dont travel for whale watching this spring, and instead join us online for the latest updates, please email us at whale. Whale watching tours pricing newport landing whale watching. Note this and all other state parks are currently closed until further notice. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the.
The whale we were tracking has been named rusty because of a. During the annual migrations, oregon state parks coordinates whale watch weeks in late december and late march when the number of migrating whales is typically at its peak. For more information or to book please call numbers below. View many varieties of whales which include the giant blue whale which is over 90 feet in length, humpback whales, gray whales, finback whales whales, several types of dolphin, seals, and other neat marine life. Whale watching trips oregon fishing charters columbia river. Whale research ecoexcursions depoe bay aktuelle 2020. A guide provides safety instructions and rules before boarding the boat and jetting to your snorkeling adventure. The same whales come back every summer and carrie and her team have names for all the returning gray whales. Whale watching in depoe bay zodiac style aboard the whales tail.
Miles of kayaking trails, crashing waves, crabbing, whale watching and. Gary and kit at whales tail are great people to deal with and their customer service is superb. Have you ever seen the national geographic footage of people touching gray whales. Simply upload the gpx file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Dockside charters runs whale watching excursions on a daily basis during our whale watching season.
Our whale watching excursions are a great opportunity to get out, see the incredible oregon coast for a perspective and then observe the whales in their natural environment. Our naturalist narration includes hawaiian history, geology, folklore and fun whale facts. Mar 02, 2017 places like tillamook get most of their rain in winter, so come prepared for muddy trails and watch the local forecast as you plan your excursions. Learn about the whales of the world, and the natural and local history of oregon. Oregon state parks staffers track the number of whales and the number of visitors at more than two dozen locations along the coast. Living whales are much more important than dead whales since the ecotourism they provide gives tremendous joy to millions of people around the world plus boosts the economy in these areas. Newport beach whale and dolphin watching cruise 2020. Oregon coast gray whales are on the move south again this winter, and the oregon parks and recreation department is celebrating the annual event with whale watching week, dec. The ramp to the boats is very steep, but shad, one of the deckhands helped us get the wheelchair down safely and helped with the ramp onto the boat and then helped find positions good for my daughter to watch, and. Inn at spanish head built into the hillsides of lincoln city, the inn at spanish head faces the pacific and is a beautiful location to watch the yearly gray whale migrations.
From december to february, visitors to the blms yaquina head interpretive center can witness these majestic mammals traveling the oregon coast en route. Best time to see oregon whales whales tail charters. Whaletrips oregon the best tips for whale watching in oregon. Ecotours of oregon whale watching tour, 5032451428. Skip to content ecotours of oregon ecotours of oregon. Oregon, located a bit further south, benefits from the annual migration of the gray whales. Whale research ecoexcursions where learning meets the sea. On each trip, approximately 18,000 gray whales pass close to the oregon coast.
Whale watching in beautiful bandon best western inn at. Below is a northtosouth overview of some of the state parks whale watch. These are the approximately 200 whales that remain in oregons coastal waters during the summer migration. Folks seem to think that the best time is during the annual migrations. Twice a year in march and december, whale savvy volunteers staff 28 posts along the oregon coast, eager to share their knowledge with anyone passing by. Hosted by marine mammal naturalist with 37 years experience. Join us with oohs and aahs aboard our one and twohour whale watching trips.
Below are just a few boat tours that will allow you to whale watch by sea. Oregon whale watching is your destination for all things gray whales. The oregon coast offers abundant reasons for visiting by rv, and one of our favorites is the gray whale migration. Also, if one hour is not enough time, for the whale and marine life enthusiast. Show off photos of your excursions with oregon s picture viewer. Well here is your chance to be one of those people. The first surge swims past oregon around the end of march, and we watch the northbound whales all the way until june. The town is home to the oregon parks and recreation whale watching center, which is on the seawall and has large. Quebec, british columbia, new england, washington and oregon are among the best places in the world for whale watching. In addition to depoe bayyour best bet for oregon whale watching excursions there are many other excellent place to see whales in oregon, spread along the entire coast from northern to southern oregon. Things to do whales watch vacation rentals florence oregon. Join our seasoned captains and a team of friendly naturalist guides, as we provide a fun and exciting 2hour sea life cruise that focuses on oregon wildlife aboard the deluxe 65ft discovery.
Joined by a team of friendly naturalist guides, we provide a fun and exciting 2hour sea life cruise that focus on oregon wildlife aboard the deluxe 65ft discovery. Our boat is equipped with hydrophones and audio devices that offer the opportunity to listen to the amazing sounds and singing of the humpback whales. Whale research ecoexcursions depoe bay 2020 what to. Many beautiful coastal photosightseeing stops throughout the day. We went on the last tour of the season, it was a great local history and legends kind of thing, complete with bigfoot and a ghost. Visitors to the oregon coast will have the opportunity to glimpse some of the estimated 20,000 gray whales traveling south from alaska to their final. Dubbed as the whale watching capital of the oregon coast, depoe bay has whale watching almost year. Our welcoming staff and crew offer a true oregon adventure for visitors from far and near. Interact with friendly gray whale moms and calves in their breeding lagoon of san ignacio mexico.
Whale watching is not difficult, but a few tips make it easier. The ramp to the boats is very steep, but shad, one of the deckhands helped us get the wheelchair down safely and helped with the ramp onto the boat and then helped find. Oregon stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs. Docile and curious whale sharks swim very slowly on the surface, easing your swimming experience. Twice patrick and i have headed to the oregon coast attempting to see migrating gray whales. Check out whale cove inn in depoe bay for some great fun. Whale watching is a yearround activity on the oregon coast with gray whales by far the most commonly seen. An average of six 6 whales per hour migrate past the oregon coast during the peak northbound migration, but that return trip is spread over four. Oregon the best tips for whale watching in oregon whaletrips. The oregon coasts best places for whale watching oregon. Late december through april coincides with the california gray whale annual migration along the orange county coastline. The only downtime is november and the beginning of december.
Watch icelands vast array of whales breach from the ocean and our lovely puffins swoop down from the cliffs. Afternoon light reflects off the water making viewing more difficult. You dont have to rent a whale watching boat or have a powerful telescope to see the whales display the listed behaviors. You can also book a whale watching tour with one of the coasts charter companies. Contrary to that popular belief, the best time to see whales here in depoe bay is june through september. Whale spotting is part luck, part perfect timing, so mark your calendar. Any location with an ocean view may yield whale sightings, and morning light with the sun at your back is best. Whale watching trips oregon fishing charters columbia. Dubbed as the whale watching capital of the oregon coast, depoe bay has whale watching almost year around. Apr 22, 2010 whale spotting is part luck, part perfect timing, so mark your calendar.
Best whale watching depoe bay oregon tradewinds charters. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure you wont forget, great fun and educational for the entire family. Where to go whale watching near lincoln city explore. Whats more, for every whale watching excursion, royal caribbean adopts a bay of fundy right whale through the north atlantic right whale adoption program. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. Tours are also launched at port townsend eastern entrance to the puget sound, anacortes on. We give this area five stars as an rv camping and whale watching destination. Depoe bay is the whale watching capital on the oregon coast.
Oregon dungeness crab season peaks in december, making the winter. The whaleplanner june a whale watching infographic whaletrips. See gray whales up close with whale research ecoexcursions. You can watch from land or sea and pick up loads of info from either perch. Top tips for whale watching near seaside seaside oregon. This whale makes the longest migration of any mammal on the planet. Why choose san juan excursions friday harbor whale watching. Download our whale watching brochure to learn out about whale swimming patterns and habits, such as breaching, spyhopping and diving. Whale watching center t he oregon state parks whale watching center in depoe bay is the new home of the whale watching spoken here program.
Depoe bay is oregon s whale watching capital on the oregon coast. Afternoon halfday multnomah falls and columbia river gorge waterfalls tour from portland. Whale watching bandon whale watching spoken here whale watching spoken here is a volunteer gray whale watching program during peak migration times coinciding with winter and spring breaks. Po box 552, depoe bay, oregon 97341 541 7652545 or 800 7338915 oregon s premier charter fishing service. Whale watching oregon depoe bay is known world wide as the whale watching capital and dockside charters offers premier whale watching excursions. From the wild oregon coast to the towering cascade mountains and the vast high desert, oregon is full of unspoiled, pristine nature. Whales, storms and brews on the peoples coast travel oregon.
Far removed from artificial light, its these places that still offer an epic night sky. Journey with us into the realm of the gray whale with marine biologist, carrie newell and her team of naturalists. Look for everything from grey whales to tiny plankton. In addition, we are conveniently located to major oregon coast attractions such as the sea lion caves, heceta head lighthouse, the oregon coast aquarium, and three rivers casino. Whale research ecoexcursions is a tour operator offering whale watching tours in depoe bay, oregon. As not all gray whales travel all the way north but also spend their summers in the waters of oregon, sometimes joined by humpbacks, whale safaris are done all year long in oregons depoe bay and from newport. We had sightings of whales migrating north today very near depoe bay. For a great coastal hike with majestic views of migrating. Higher locations such as capes are better viewpoints. Trained volunteers stationed at thirty locations on or near the oregon coast provide information and assist spotting whales. We offer whale watching and sea life cruises daily from march through october.
One hour of fun and excitement on a personal scenic tour of the beautiful oregon coast. Summer and fall bring oregons resident gray whales close to shore to feed. Get an upclose look at oregon s gentle giants when you take this trip with whale research eco excursions. The dockside charters whale watching fleet features 50 foot delta charter boats that are clean and comfortable, united states coast guard inspected and certified. Florence is surrounded by some of the worlds largest dunes, 15 freshwater lakes, and the siuslaw river.
If you want to go stargazing in oregon, you have plenty of options. Apr 29, 2016 the towns of depoe bay and newport also offer whale watching boat excursions. The same location is also the site of the whale, sea life and shark museum, which is in association with the tours. Unique, educational adventures spotting gray whales and other wildlife. Whaletrips oregon the best tips for whale watching in. Whale research ecoexcursions depoe bay, or groupon. Who we are san juan excursions is family owned and operated by second generation islanders who love sharing the best of the san juan islands with visitors. Whale cove inn is obviously the place to be, so get your calendar out and make plans to visit it soon. Take a trip with us for an exciting time while we set some pots for crab and look for whales along the oregon coast.
Great tour and even better guide this was a small tour and the guide did everything possible to make it a very nice and pleasingly tour great service friendly and helpful he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable the sites were great the fish hatchery was worth the trip alone the gourge was breathtaking what a great view from the top everything was first class from the start to the finish can. Most of the whale watching trips involve the california gray whales. Nov 21, 2017 if you had to pick a mascot for the oregon coast, you might choose the gray whale. In addition whales are an important sink for carbon, trapping 33 tons of carbon in its body and this stored carbon does not contribute to climate change. Just outside of newport bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern california created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations.
This time, on march 26, we got to see some in the form of their blows shooting up from the surface of the water and quickly turning into. A lot of tour operators offer both classic and kayak tours there. Gray whale migration coming back to the oregon coast this winter. I highly recommend a whale watching tour with whale s tail at depoe bay while on your oregon coast vacation. Depoe bay is the selfproclaimed whale watching capital of the oregon coast. Sunday the conditions are forecast to be significantly improved and getting even better through the week. Quebec, british columbia, new england, washington and oregon are among the.