Whale's Tail Charters

07/25/2023

Join us at Whale's Tail Charters and hop aboard one of our zodiac whale watching boats. We strive to provide you with an experience that is not to be missed along with some lasting memories for the whole family. https://whalestaildepoebay.com/

05/09/2023

03/18/2023

Hundreds of Pacific gray whales have died and washed ashore from California to Alaska and birth rates are down 40% in the last year.

03/18/2023

https://youtu.be/6d30xCdBNjE?t=3

Boats trying to get into the Depoe Bay Harbor on a rough sea day.

12/21/2022

Oregon State University researchers have spent so much time with Oregon's gray whales that they know them by name.

03/14/2022

Submitted by Orca Network

10/06/2020

08/23/2020

Here you are Laird on the Maranatha Aug. 23, 2012

03/21/2020

Whale’s Tail Charters has made a decision to temporarily suspend our tours for a short time due to the COVID-19 crisis.

We feel this is our best course of action and will be evaluating on a weekly basis. If you have a reservation we will be contacting you to refund or reschedule. Our phone will remain available to answer any questions you may have during these troubling times.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing you. Thank you for your understanding.

06/04/2018

Whale's Tail Charters

03/30/2018

We had an amazing day whale watching at Whale's Tail Charters.

07/14/2017

Oregon State Police

OSP, Oregon Department of Transportation and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon on scene of overturned truck on Highway 101 MilePost 131, 3 miles south of Depoe Bay. Hwy 101 is expected to be closed until 3:00 pm. Minor injuries reported. www.tripcheck.com for roadway updates.

on Aisle 101! We've been !

07/14/2017

Newport News-Times Newspaper

A truck hauling slime eels to a Depoe Bay fish plant lost its load at the northern base of Cape Foulweather at noon today, splattering and damaging five other vehicles with thousands of squirming, slime-producing fish.

07/03/2017

We had a great day of whale watching at Whale's Tail Charters with 8 different whales in the area. We are starting to see more of our resident whales arrive. www.whalestaildepoebay.com

Whale's Tail Charters
80 S. Hwy 101
Depoe Bay, Oregon 97341

541.921.1323

06/20/2017

Special 2 Hour Whale Watching Event | Whale's Tail Charters | Oregon |

2 Hour Whale Watching Tour

During this 2 Hour Whale Watching Tour we have a chance to see some other whales that we don’t normal see. This is for the avid whale watcher who likes to spend more time on the ocean. See the beautiful Oregon coast from a different perspective.

We have 1 spot left for this trip, book online or give us a call.

https://www.whalestaildepoebay.com/special-2-hour-whale-watching-event/

Wednesday, July 19th | Trip Time: 10:00am | Cost: $60.00 per person

Whale’s Tail Charters
80 S. Hwy 101
Depoe Bay, OR. 97341

Call 541.921.1323

06/12/2017

Scarback, Depoe Bay’s most famous resident gray whale was sighted today. She was off Cape Foulweather feeding near Gull Rock.

04/28/2017

We had great sightings today along with breaching whales. The weekend weather looks beautiful. Book your trip today!

Whale’s Tail Charters offers a fun and exciting way to explore the beautiful Oregon coast on a whale watching tour!

Our low-to-the-water boats are comfortable, quiet, and highly maneuverable, offering an incredible perspective of marine wildlife and the beautiful coastal scenery.

We depart from picturesque Depoe Bay which is the world’s smallest navigable harbor. Here you can enjoy Depoe Bay’s rugged coastline and other natural wonders that line our scenic rocky shoreline.

With a maximum of six passengers, each tour is customized to the unique desires of our customers. Join us for an exhilarating experience and see whales and the amazing ocean wilderness.

Book your adventure online and get the day and time you prefer. www.whalestaildepoebay.com

Whale’s Tail Charters
80 S. Hwy 101
Depoe Bay, OR. 97341

Call 541.921.1323

04/17/2017

Photo taken by Tammy Rutledge Kirwan

04/14/2017

Whale Watching at Depoe Bay, Oregon - Sea Anemone

Whale Watching at Depoe Bay, Oregon - Sea Anemone

Whale Watching at Depoe Bay, Oregon is a big deal. Seeing a whale in its wild environment is a real thrill. Seeing a whale from a Zodiac boat is spectacular

12/06/2016

Whale’s Tail Charters

Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for Holidays, Birthdays or any special occasion. Give the gift of excitement and adventure and have a whale of a time.

Join us aboard one of our boats at Whale's Tail Charters for a thrilling ride to see gray whales and other marine life.

Purchase online, we offer 1 Hour or 1 ½ Hour Tours.

http://www.whalestaildepoebay.com/gift-certificates/

09/22/2016

Danette

Danette

Thanks Gary for another great day!

09/17/2016

Rena

We had an awesome time whale watching yesterday! Thanks, Captain Gary!

09/13/2016

Fantastic sightings today on both our boats, this has been some of the best whale watching in years. The ocean conditions look great through Saturday with light winds and seas in the forecast.

www.whalestaildepoebay.com

Whale's Tail Charters
80 S. Hwy 101
Depoe Bay, OR. 97341

541.921.1323

09/05/2016

Beautiful weekend on the ocean with fantastic whale sightings.
For more information visit our website at www.whalestaildepoebay.com

08/22/2016

Whale's Tail Charters

08/03/2016

Great day of whale watching!

www.whalestaildepoebay.com

Whales Tail Charters
80 S. Hwy 101
Depoe Bay, OR. 97341

541.921.1323

07/20/2016

Another fantastic day of whale watching on a beautiful ocean. Today we had 23 different whales between Depoe Bay and Cape Foulweather. We even had several breaching whales which is always spectacular for our customers to see.

Give us a call to book your trip or you can book online at www.whalestaildepoebay.com

Whales Tail Charters
80 S. Hwy 101
Depoe Bay, OR. 97341

Phone: 541.921.1323

07/18/2016

Our resident whales are here! We had 12-15 whales that put on a fantastic show for our customers.

Whales Tail Charters
80 S. Hwy 101
Depoe Bay, OR. 97341

541.921.1323

Give us a call or book online at www.whalestaildepoebay.com

04/15/2016

She Reaches Out Her Hand And Is Left Stunned When THIS Breaks Its Way Out Of The Water.

She Reaches Out Her Hand And Is Left Stunned When THIS Breaks Its Way Out Of The Water.

San Ignacio Lagoon in Mexico has many gray whales who often approach small boats.