The Whale, Sea Life and Shark Museum in Depoe Bay is the place to start your whale watch experience. Board a six- to ten-passenger zodiac for an ocean adventure with famed oceanographer Carrie Newell to see gray whales up close and personal. Trips last 1-2 hours and sightings are numerous. Allow time to visit the museum and watch the pre-board video. Fees are reasonable for the trip and discount coupons are sometimes available.
If you go:
Call ahead a day or two for ocean report. Dress warmly, as it gets quite cool on the open ocean. Allow at least three hours.
Links:

234 SE HWY 101
Depoe Bay, Oregon 97341 USA
carrieswhales@gmail.com
Mailing address:
Whale, Sea Life and Shark Museum
234 SE HWY 101
Depoe Bay, OR 97341 USA
Phone Numbers:
Whale Museum & Reservations
+1 (541) 912-6734
+1 (541) 912-6734