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Puget Sound Express

227 Jackson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-385-5288
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Other
Owner description: Orca whale watching boat tours from Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, to the San Juan Islands. Guaranteed whale watching. Group...... more » Owner description: Orca whale watching boat tours from Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, to the San Juan Islands. Guaranteed whale watching. Group tours and education trips available. Our business is family-run, with three generations on the water. « less
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The midwest
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

It wasn't their fault that the weather was dismal on the day we'd booked the full day whale watch, just our bad luck. But Capt. Pete and daughter/crew Sara were great! They did their best to search out the wildlife, especially the elusive (that day) orcas. But they found them and we were able to see several breaches, something we'd... More

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Poulsbo
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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We went on our first Gray whale watching tour in WA, and after doing extensive research which tour company to use we came across Puget Sound Express as the only one leaving from Port Townsend - which is closest to where we live, rather than having to drive to Everett or Anacortes. This is a smaller tour operator which is... More

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Ontario, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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Captain Pete was very welcoming and very knowledgeable about the area and the whales. He was able to find the gray whales pretty quickly and was very respectful of the whale's right not be harassed, yet got us all close enough to get some great pictures. It was a great experience and everyone on board seemed to enjoy the trip.... More

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sequim
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012
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Great way to spend quality time with the family, enjooiy the out of doors, and see Whales. Had a wonderful full day trip. Captain and crew are very knowledgeable of the the areas between Pt. Townsend and the Islands and where to spot whales. Very relaxing! And good food to purchase! More

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Port Townsend, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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Everything about our trip was perfect. One couldn't ask for a better voyage to observe Orcas. A Talbot photograph come to life. More

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Port Townsend, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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What a wonderful time! We had been out with Puget Sound Express before to Whale Watch, and we were just as pleased with our trip to participate in the Christmas Boat Parade. We left Port Townsend around 1pm, and traveled all the way down the sound, into the locks and ship canal, and then into Lake Washington, where we met... More

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Port Townsend, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
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love PS Express... whale watching at it's finest...never has disappointed us...I would say it's a very good value for your money and it's wonderful sailing, sitting inside, eating and drinking snacks and drinks...very enjoyable!! See lots of seabirds and we have always seen the Orca's.. love them. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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125 reviews 125 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011
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The PS Express has been around for a long time, for good reason, they are the best at their business. The boats leave from Point Hudson and spend the entire day on the water or having a lunch stop in Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. This was my 4th time on the PS express, and we, as always,... More

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011
4
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people, service, did not see Whales so took us out again next day for free! Educational and would recommend for anyone especially if one lives inland. More

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Port Orchard, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2011
4
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This all day adventure involves a lot of time on the boat going up to San Juan Island, but the journey and the scenery are great. The crew goes out of their way to make it fun and to see whales on the return trip to Pt Townsend. I highly recommend this trip as a great way to spend a... More

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