Marine Discovery Tours vs Newport Tradewinds
Two whale watching operators in Depoe Bay and Newport, Oregon. Marine Discovery Tours starts at $50 and Newport Tradewinds at $60. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Marine Discovery Tours
- Naturalist guides and captains on every cruise
- Route varies with ocean conditions; stays inside the bay and river when the ocean is rough
- Whale watching and sea life cruises daily March to October
- Group and school charters on the same boat, with coffee and tea
Sea Life Cruise
- From
- $50 per adult
- Length
- 2 hours
Newport Tradewinds
- Reservations by phone only, (541) 265-2101
- Says it is not affiliated with Tradewinds Charters in Depoe Bay
- Crew explains whale behavior and habits
1.5 Hour Whale Watch
- From
- $60 per person
- Length
- 1.5 hours
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Depoe Bay and Newport, Oregon.