Oregon Whale Watching

07/02/2026

Join us aboard the Miss Raven with Yaquina Bay Charters on Sunday, July 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a unique crabbing adventure and wildlife cruise along the beautiful Oregon coast.

We'll set crab pots, then spend our time exploring the area while they soak. Our route includes the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Cape Foulweather, and Whale Cove, with opportunities to search for gray whales, orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, seals, seabirds, and other marine wildlife.

The trip will be led by Julie Conrad, cetacean researcher and founder of Oregon Whale Sightings, and skippered by Captain Al Vanderford, a University of Hawaii marine mammal naturalist.

Limited seating is available!

To reserve your spot, contact Yaquina Bay Charters at 541-265-6800.

Cost: $100 per person (shellfish license required). Licenses can be purchased at the charter office during check-in.

Check-in: 9:30 a.m.

We hope you'll join us for an unforgettable day on the water!

06/29/2026

Once in a lifetime trip aboard the Miss Raven at Yaquina Bay Charters. July 12th 10 am 1 pm. Crabbing trip and shoreline cruise to historic Yaquina Lighthouse and searching for all wildlife including gray whales, orcas, sea lions, seals and sea birds. Also headed to Cape Foulweather and Whale Cove.
Droppin crab pots and waiting for them to fill up we will look around. Headed by renown Naturalist Julie Conrad of Oregon Whale Sightings and skippered by University of Hawaii Marine Mammal Naturalist Capt. AL Vanderford. Limited seating. Can be booked at Yaquina Bay Charters @ 541-265-6800. Cost will be $100 plus need to have shellfish license which can be purchased at the office at time of check in. Checkin by 9:30am.

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06/12/2026

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06/08/2026

Spotted this deceased Gary whale about 6 miles off of Newport , Looks to have been dead awhile .

06/04/2026

One of my favorite whales "Vader" He always came by the boat to visit, it was his choice. We always just sat and waited and he would give us some lovin'. enjoy

06/04/2026

Orca's following me a few years ago,,, enjoy. Springtime is best for Orca sightings.

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06/03/2026

We will be doing 3 hr crabbing whale watch trips starting mid June , Anticipated cost is $100.+ license fee. Drop crab pots, whale watch and then pull pots at end of trip. Oregon Shellfish license required for crabbing , available at sign in or online at ODFW website. Trips will be afternoons ( weather permitting ) 1pm - 4 pm aboard the Miss Raven at Yaquina Bay Charters. ( 6 people min)

06/03/2026

Gray whale lazily heading northward while we were fishing off of Beverly Beach.

01/27/2026

This summer we will be back out there. Filming and daily trash pickup. Had to take a season off to help another charter friend. Stay tuned!!

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07/16/2024

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