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Whale Research EcoExcursions

234 SE Highway 101 · Depoe Bay, OR

Why you should go…

Whale Research EcoExcursions, found online at oregonwhales.com, runs whale watching excursions from Depoe Bay on the central Oregon Coast. The company was founded by marine biologist Carrie Newell, who has studied the local resident gray whale population for decades, and its captains are marine naturalists. Trips last about 90 minutes aboard small Zodiac boats, and tickets include admission to the company's Whale, Sealife and Shark Museum on Highway 101. The operation departs from 234 SE Highway 101 in Depoe Bay.

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  • #gray whales
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  • #depoe bay
  • #oregon coast

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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