Author: Cruiser Evan
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Whale Watching Cruises in Washington: A Guide
Like the other two states along the western coast of the United States, there are lots of whale watching cruises in Washington. Although these whale watching cruises depart from a variety of different points, they are all concentrated in the Northwestern corner of Washington, slightly north of Seattle. Off this stretch of coastline is a complex arrangements of waterways and landmasses that are ideal for whale watching. The San Juan Islands and the Puget Sound are located in, or rather constitute part of, this area off the Washington coast, which is routinely sailed to search for whales (especially killer whales) and other marine life. Considered all at once, the various whale watching cruises of Washington can be hard to get a handle on, particularly because of their geographical placement, so we have compiled the following guide to help you better understand what is available. If you are ever in Washington, this guide will help you find the right whale watching cruise based on where you are in the state. Read more […] -
Whale Watching Cruises in Newport, Oregon: A Guide
Although not the “Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon Coast,” a self-assigned title that belongs to Depoe Bay, Newport could just as easily hold this designation. Indeed, there are more companies in Newport, Oregon that offer whale watching than there are in Depoe Bay, and in any case it is hardly worth drawing a distinction between the two cities because they are essentially right next to each other. Newport is about 12 miles south of Depoe Bay, and the majority of Oregon’s whale watching cruises are in one of these two places. If you are in this part of the state, either city should be equally easy to get to. Having written about whale watching cruises in Oregon in general and whale watching cruises in Depoe Bay in particular, there is nothing left to write about but the whale watching cruises in Newport, Oregon. Below we have written a guide to these cruises, which provides a list of, and links to, every whale watching outfit in Newport. Read more […] -
Whale Watching Cruises in Depoe Bay, Oregon: A Guide
If you find yourself in Oregon taking a whale watching cruise, there is a fairly good chance you are in Depoe Bay. Depoe Bay is the “Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon Coast,” and while this title appears to be self-declared, the city has earned this moniker. There are several whale watching cruise companies that operate out of Depoe Bay, even though the city’s population is less than 1,500 and is home to the “world’s smallest harbor,” at least according to a sign at the harbor’s entrance. We have compiled the following guide to whale watching in Depoe Bay, Oregon to help you select the right cruise for you. Read more […] -
Whale Watching Cruises in Oregon: A Guide
Because of its location along the western coast of the United States, there are a number of whale watching cruises in Oregon. These whale watching cruises are concentrated in two places, Depoe Bay and Newport, although there are a couple of other charter companies scattered along the coast that also offer whale watching cruises. Newport is less than a 20-minute drive from Depoe, so almost all of Oregon whale watching cruises operate in the same area. We have compiled the following overview of whale watching in Oregon to give you an idea of what to expect if you decide to take a cruise. Read more […] -
Whale Watching in Northern California: A Guide
Over the last couple of weeks, we have written about whale watching cruises in various cities in California. Most of these cities have been in the southern part of the state, which is the heart of the California whale watching industry, but there are still some whale watching cruises in Northern California. Because they aren’t as abundant as their Southern California counterpart, we have created the following guide to whale watching in Northern California to help you find the right cruise. Read more […] -
Whale Watching Cruises in Moss Landing: A Guide
Moss Landing has a population of about 200 and isn’t even a town, yet it has two companies, Sanctuary Cruises and Blue Ocean Whale Watch, that offer whale watching cruises. The situation in the census-designated place, as Moss Landing is formally classified, is indicative of the flourishing whale watching scene of Monterey Bay, which is part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. We have already written a general overview of cruises in Monterey Bay, so we decided to focus in on one hub of whale watching cruises in this area. Below is a guide that covers everything you need to know about whale watching in Moss Landing. Read more […]
