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Puget Sound Express

227 Jackson St · Port Townsend, WA

Why you should go…

Puget Sound Express is a three-generation, family-run whale watching company operating from Port Townsend, Edmonds and Port Angeles, Washington. Its hydrofoil jet boats carry trained naturalist guides on tours through Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The company reports seeing whales on about 99 percent of its trips and offers a free return trip if none are spotted.

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  • #boat tour
  • #wildlife
  • #family
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Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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