Whale Research Eco Excursions

10/31/2024

Did you ever wonder what your favorite Marine Biologist does in the winter while the gray whales are gone from the Oregon Coast? Well, she heads for the sunshine of Florida to spend her winter working with the amazing manatees, of course!

And now she’s created an incredible week of manatees, birds, beaches, and many of her favorite places to share with a few lucky people. This week will be full of learning as Carrie teaches about the manatees, birds, shells, plants, and more through field trip excursions. She is offering this trip for the first time this January!

Spaces are limited! Email [email protected] to get more information on this very special trip. First come, first served.

When: January 18-25, 2025

Where: Orlando, Florida (this will be home base with day trips throughout Florida)

Cost: $1795 US per person, double occupancy

Includes:

- Swim with the Manatees in Crystal River, TWICE!
- Kayaking with the Manatees and an Air Boat Ride
- Boat ride to Homosassa Springs Manatee Refuge
- Boat ride and snorkel Rainbow River
- Shelling on Sanibel Island (The BEST Shell beach in the U.S.)
- Amazing Birding and unique plants
- Small group experience, 12-16 guests
- Carrie will be your Guide and Teacher for all excursions as she shares some of her favorite places and activities
- 3 meals a day (excluding alcohol)
- Transportation to all excursions*
- Lodging for 7 nights

*Airfare to/from Orlando not included.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!

10/25/2024

🎉 Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the Heart and Soul behind Whale Research EcoExcursions, Whale, Sea Life, & Shark Museum, Newell's Nature Escapes Nightly Rentals and so much more, Carrie Newell!!! 🎉🎂🐋🎉
*Excuse the repost, upload issues! Please feel free to resend your notes for Carrie!*

10/24/2024

King Tides are an excellent time to stay on the Coast!

Stay in one of our Harbor Front Nightly rentals:
🔦 newellsnatureescapes.com

King Tide Viewing Dates:
November 15-17
December 13-15
January 11-13

Slightly different dates for both states; what to expect

10/20/2024

First off, we miss you too! Now that our touring season has come to a close, we still want to share the whales with you. Depoe Bay seawall and viewpoints are the best spots for whalewatching.

From Oregon State Parks:
"Spring watching begins in late March as the gray whales travel north on their way towards Alaska. The first surge swims past Oregon around the end of March, and we watch the north-bound whales all the way until June.

Summer and Fall bring Oregon's resident Gray whales close to shore to feed. These are the approximately 200 whales that remain in Oregon's coastal waters during the summer migration. The central coast in particular is a hot-spot for whales from June to mid-November."

https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do.whale-watching

10/16/2024

Save when you stay in one of Carrie’s unique ocean themed Newell's Nature Escapes Nightly Rentals! The Fall Sale started 10/15/24 and goes through 2/28/24. Not only will you save $15 per night, guests also get discounts for Whale Watching trips* with us, and at the Whale Bites Cafe*, and free admission to thWhale, Sea Life, & Shark Museumum* during your stay!!
*subject to closures and availability

Find out more about Carrie’s Airbnb Nature Escapes at www.newellsnatureescapes.com/

Fall weather has arrived and ushered in the Fall Sale for our Airbnb Nature Escapes!

Make a reservation on or after 10/15/24 and save $15 per night!

Check out all 3 of our Nature Escapes www.newellsnatureescapes.com/

*for new reservations on or after 10/15/24 for dates through 2/28/24.
*discount is already applied in Airbnb prices
*Holiday and high interest days are excluded.
* other exclusions may apply

10/05/2024

📣We have openings this weekend! Saturday at 9am and 11am and Sunday at 11am and 1pm. Check out this update from Carrie, then go to www.oregonwhales.com or call us at 541-912-6734 to book your seats and join us! 🐋

Hi All, What an amazing day! First, we had Creamsicle come up to us and fluke us - notice white “handprints on fluke”. Then, we had 6 other whales, and most namely, SCARBACK, our most famous summer resident. We had flukes, heart-shaped blows, rainblows with the rainbow colors in the blow, and numerous other great behaviors and encounters. The day ended with the green flash above the sun! Come join us before the whales leave! This weekend is good since the whales are great and the ocean is relatively flat! Hope to see you!
Love Carrie
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10/03/2024

"Hi All, Well we still have good whales and they have been fluking up a lot!!! The whales should be here for a week maybe two weeks but then we will have to wait until next summer. If you want to get your last whale fix in then come this weekend because the ocean is also starting to get bad. This weekend looks good though. Yogi, who I named when she was very young when I didn't know if she was a male or female, was out sowing her oats with a beautiful male! Yogi is 10 years old this year. Doorknob and Lovey were fluking nonstop along with Creamsicle. I have been seeing 5-10 whales per trip. Lots of courtship going on although they can't get pregnant this time of year-just practicing. Water temperatures are again in the high 40's and the kelp is doing great! As I told all my whale watching people, late summer has always been the best! I have worked with these whales since 1992 so I am speaking from experience. I have also documented over the years head standing and bubble blasting! I would love to see you before the season ends!!! My book Koda and the Whales, a True Story, should also be all printed this October.

Love Ya All Carrie"

09/30/2024

09/28/2024

09/27/2024

🐋 It's been a great season! We have seats left for the next few days...Use code: SEPT5 for $5 off your spot today....

We love your photos.......share your faves from this season📸

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09/26/2024

UPDATE: SOLD OUT for March 8-12 2025. Email [email protected] to be added to the notification list for 2026.

Wow! We only have 2 spots remaining on this trip!

📨Please contact us at [email protected] to get additional information and booking instructions.

📣We are very excited to announce that Carrie will be returning to Baja! This incredible trip will be March 8-12, 2025, and space is limited.

📨To secure your spot, please email [email protected] to get the full details and instructions for securing your space on this amazing adventure.

09/24/2024

📣We are very excited to announce that Carrie will be returning to Baja! This incredible trip will be March 8-12, 2025, and space is limited.

📨To secure your spot, please email [email protected] to get the full details and instructions for securing your space on this amazing adventure.

09/22/2024

📍Appreciation Post: We want to thank everyone that makes our tours magical! Captains, deckhands, volunteers, staff and our whale watchers...we couldn't do what we do without all of you 💛🐋 Thank you!

Don't forget to hop on a tour while we can.
🌐Book today: oregonwhales.com
📣Call: (541) 912-6734

09/20/2024

What a beautiful day for whale watching in Depoe Bay. We have openings today! Friday, Sept 20, at 1pm.

Book online www.oregonwhales.com or give us a call at 541-912-6734.

09/13/2024

It's a stunning day for whale watching in Depoe Bay, and the whales are showing off! We have openings for whale watching today! Friday, Sept 13, at 3pm.

Book online www.oregonwhales.com or give us a call at 541-912-6734.

09/13/2024

Eagle Eye (CRC #107) and Scarback (CRC #204) are the two most famous and recognizable summer resident grays along the West Coast. Eagle Eye's mother, Snake Eyes (CRC #43), was nursing him in the summer of 1994 when he was a calf probably born in January of that year. He is 30 years old this year! Researchers and lay people from Washington to Baja California easily identify these 2 whales by their markings and easily identified name from their unique patterns. I have gotten various calls from other researchers that Eagle Eye was seen in California, Washington, or Mexico. According to OSU researchers, Eagle Eye has the 2nd highest testosterone levels of all the males sampled in the area. He is probably one of the main "stud" males of all the summer residents. He was courting a female a couple of days ago, and WOW was that exciting!!! Over the many years seeing him, I have noticed he always outcompetes the other males. I have seen him a number of different times this September, so if you get a chance, come out now for lots of awesome whales, including Eagle Eye. I just want to give credit to Cascadia Research and especially John Calambokidis, who was my gray whale mentor and who gave each PCFG (summer residents) their own CRC number. Love you All! ~Carrie

For reservations: www.www.oregonwhales.com or call 541-912-6734

09/12/2024

Whale Watching is at it's best this month! Traveling to Depoe Bay is full of unique experiences, food and places to stay.

Traveling to the Oregon Coast has never been more fun.

🐋Whales: www.oregonwhales.com
🏘Unique stays: newellsnatureescapes.com
🥐Brunchie: whalebitescafe.com