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    Whale's Tail Charters

    4.8 (53 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Eric J.

    Booked a few months in advance for an afternoon tour and hoping to see some whales. Got to the dock a bit early and was Instantly greeted with friendly charm. Couldn't ask for a better captain/ tour guide. He was packed with knowledge and made it fun. He knew what he was doing and instantly found whales. Loved the ride and the kindness of the captain.

    Whale's Tail Charters made our trip to Oregon even more special! What a fun group activity! So glad we reserved this tour in advance! Our captain, Laird, did a fabulous job finding multiple whales and showing us the coastline. It was the perfect way to enjoy an afternoon along the Oregon coast! Laird was entertaining, informative, and fun! While there are no guarantees that you'll see whales, being able to motor around the coast and take in the scenery can be just as enjoyable. The sea lions were also fun to watch. The ocean can be a little choppy, depending on the weather, so this may not be for everyone. We didn't mind a few bumps, but it could have been a lot rougher if the winds had picked up. We were dressed appropriately, with windbreakers, fleeces, and tennis shoes, so everyone was comfortable. Be sure to check the forecast a few days beforehand, as you are able to cancel up to 24 hours in advance if you need to. Hopefully, you'll be up for the tour, as it was so memorable! It was much more adventurous touring in a smaller, more intimate boat and the waves were even fun to navigate.

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    We've been whale watching with Captain Gary for over ten years now. We've never been disappointed. His knowledge and expertise is beyond compare. The zodiacs are by far the best boat for whale watching! They are not crowded (6-8 people), they are low in the water, they don't rock like fishing boats. Our family looks forward to this every year! A+ quality adventure!

    Stephanie J.

    Whale watching is a must if you are traveling along the Oregon Coast. We chose Whale's Tail Charters and thoroughly enjoyed it. We selected 10AM and arrived 30 minutes early per the instructions so we were able to go ahead and head out since everyone was there. The boat was smaller and only 2 other people were in our party which we really liked. Gary was very informative. We loved that we were able to get out before other tour companies to see all of the whales and also to see so many whales.

    Grey whale

    What a GREAT excursion. Captain Gary was very professional and knowledgeable So glad we picked the small boat as compared to the 30 or 40 passenger ones Everyone had an opportunity to see the whales up close and personal Will do again when in Depoe Bay

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    Monika B.

    I've been here twice in the last two years and I absolutely love whale watching with this place. Soooo knowledgeable and friendly! We saw plenty of whales both them (which is never a guarantee). The gentleman taking my family and I around was the absolute sweetest guy. He had so much patience with my kids and answering all their questions, I should say all my husbands questions too. I believe his name was Larry! You absolutely MUST come whale watching here if you're anywhere near Depoe Bay.

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    Stephen B.

    Had a great time! Was able to see a whale and the entire experience was both simple and fun. I'd definitely recommend.

    Count my wife and I as two more happy customers! This was. first time expedience for both of us and it blew away any expectations either of us had prior. Capt. Gary is incredible nice and knowledgeable and he even waited for us as we were a few minutes late due to traffic. Highly recommend this as a part of your trip to the coast!

    Sana T.

    Loved the experience from start to finish. Captain Gary was super kind, very informative and even had his cool dog Missy with him. He made sure we got our monies worth and was very patient and friendly! Thank you again we had a blast!

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    We operate a Whale Watching Tour business in Depoe Bay.

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    Loved this. Our guide was great and entertaining. We saw some whales, non breached but it was the wrong season. Super fun and affordable.

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    Thank you you Kimberly for going out with us.

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    Thank you, we look forward to seeing you in the future. Take care.

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    Ask the Community - Whale's Tail Charters

    Is it wheel chair accessible?

    Hi Maya R., The docks are wheel chair accessible but, the moorage slips are very narrow. It would be hard to maneuver a wheel chair due to boat cleats and lines that are tied to the boat and the dock. Due to their small size there is no space… Read more

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    Captain Gary was so great and very patient as we waited for the whales, he sure can spot them.

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    Whale Research Eco Excursions - Bouy in the bay with sea lions

    Whale Research Eco Excursions

    4.7(95 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I reserved this trip for my best friends birthday and it did not disappoint!! We went out on the…read moreKrazy Koda and Andrew was our Captain. We were expecting rain and really cold weather for our trip given the forecast and we almost rescheduled anticipating rough conditions. We were so glad we didn't reschedule! From the lady that greeted us and checked us in, the wonderful lady volunteer that went out with us and of course, our Captain - they all made the experience so amazing! Captain Andrew had an amazing sense of humor and was so nice. Captain Andrew talked about the seals, sea lions, birds, Depoe Bay history and of course - the whales. We got to experience several sightings and are pretty sure we saw a female and male. The one whale got much closer than we expected and we absolutely loved it all! The entire experience was amazing and we absolutely would recommend it to anyone. If we really had to stretch for any critique at all, it would be to update the short video you watch just before your tour. It explains what to look for and the different types of whales that frequent Depoe Bay. Also, we absolutely recommend the smaller boats like the 6 seater we rode. The larger boats had no seating and it didn't feel as personal due to the amount of passengers they had. And lastly, my bestie said it was the coolest experience yet and best birthday ever!!

    Carrie and the entire team at Whale Research Eco Excursions are amazing! I was pleased to see how…read moremuch effort is placed on education, with an informative video presentation prior to the tour. Don't skip the video or the opportunity to view the exhibits in the museum, there is much to learn about these amazing creatures. Depoe Bay is blessed with a plentiful food source, and a protective environment for grey whales. I've lived in the Pacific Northwest most of my life and have taken for granted just how accessible whales really are in this region. During peak migration months it's possible to view the whales right from your car as you're driving down Highway 101! From the moment we booked our $55 tickets for a six-person, 90-minute whale watching tour along the coast, everyone at Eco Excursions made us feel welcome. It's evident these folks really love what they do, because everything just fell into place. Booking tickets was easy, checking in was a breeze, any concerns about locating and boarding the boat were taken care of. Our guide was friendly and informative, and really went out of his way to make sure we had a pleasant experience. There's something so magical about viewing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Experiencing whale breath, viewing them so closely you can count the barnacles attached to them, and repeatedly seeing them surface and fluke... nothing compares! It's difficult to explain the pure joy I felt out on the water with a team who clearly bring their A-game to work every day! Thank you so much, Whale Research Eco Excursions - your tour ranks very highly in the list of my most treasured life experiences.

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    Depoe Bay State Park - Pretty place!!!

    Depoe Bay State Park

    5.0(4 reviews)
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    One of my favorite stops on our drive down the coast, even though (for me) it was incredibly…read morefrustrating trying to spot all the whales that everyone else was seeing so easily!! We had originally planned to get here early enough to take a whale watching boat tour, but it was so incredibly foggy, we decided to just park and see what we could on the walkway on the main street though town. While a trip out on one of the many boats that leave from here would have been fun, since they all seem to come right near to the shore to see the same whales we were seeing, we saved a few bucks and had a great walk through town instead. There's an informative whale info center, with some great views from their second floor observatory (we even saw a sea lion or two lounging out on the rocks!) along with all the usual gift shops and some pretty good restaurant choices, all in easy walking distance. I'd say go EARLY, both to take the whale watching tours, which seemed to be selling out pretty quickly, in spite of the fog, and to avoid the MUCH larger crowds that seemed to be arriving just as we were heading out around lunch time. Don't let the crowds scare you too much though; it's a great stop and DEFINITELY worth a visit!!

    One of our favorite spots! The waves crashing in, it's an amazing sunset area, whales are in the…read morecove sometimes and there are amazing shops across the street. It's awesome when it's sunny and bright and it's amazing when it's stormy and waves are crashing hard.

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