Seasonal gray whale watching trips, fourhour tours and. Whale watching tours with puget sound express my olympic. This signature tour with the puget sound express is a daylong cruise that combines orca watching with an on. The annual port angeles drive the annual european drive. Trips are arranged and planned on a first come, first served basis. Sink or swimneither is an option november 27, 2014. Seawulff sailing charters port townsend sailing adventures. Puget sound express familyrun whale watching tours. May 26, 2017 a monthlong celebration of orca awareness month in port townsend. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in port townsend. As on all our cruises, a marine science center naturalist and volunteer cruise hosts who know the island very well will help you see and appreciate its wildlife. There, passengers can browse local shops, learn more about orcas at the towns whale museum, or lower their mouths anchor into ocean cuisine such as clam chowder.
Orcas, humpbacks, gray whales, minke whales and much more. Let us help you begin your fantastic adventure by downloading our free. This daylong whale watching cruise in the san juan islands is also the official ferry route between port townsend and friday harbor. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the incredible marine wildlife that live in the scenic san juan islands. For 31 years, puget sound express has provided thousands of travelers with funpacked and fascinating tours on the waters in the san juan islands and around the victorian seaport of port townsend, washington. I book a massage at a local spa to get my relaxation fix. We head out towards the san juan islands, or to wherever the whales are on the red head, our comfortable and fast, 40seat tour boat. And according to the cruise lines spokesman, brian oconnor, the crew of the ship was in just as much disbelief. W 2601 washington street port townsend, wa 98368 vhf 66a 360 3852355 the fishn hole fuel dock 3603857031. Cruise ship docks at port with deceased humpback whale on bow. Day 6 of the cruise is lowkey, as greg and i wander around port townsend, full of victorian architecture from the late 19th century. Pop in to see a complete orca whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling.
To read the entire content of this whale watching tours page, please go to. Guaranteed whale watching and passenger ferry service, port townsend to san juan islands. Port townsend bait shops, tackle shops, fishing reports. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington state. Whale watching at olympic national park my olympic park.
Your goal is to see whales and our familys goal is to show them to you. Wildlife cruises port townsend marine science center. We visited port townsend on our uncruise adventures washington coastal cruise. Learn more about our sea kayaking tours prices and times subject to change. Youll collect trading cards at various pt locations to get to know the members of jpod.
It is unknown how or when this happened as the ship felt no impact, oconnor said in a statement. Orcas island to port townsend one way to travel via ferry. Nearly 70 percent of the nesting seabird population of puget sound and the straits nest on the island, which includes one of the largest nesting colonies of rhinoceros auklets in the world and the largest nesting colony of glaucouswinged gulls in washington. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. Just outside of port townsend is an amazing national wildlife refuge protection island. W 2601 washington street port townsend, wa 98368 vhf 66a 360 3852355 the fishn hole fuel dock 3603857031 port townsend marine trades directory. Our beerthemed cruise started the visit there with a tour of the port townsend brewing company following the brewery tour complete with beer tastings for the beer lovers in the crowd a skiff from the wilderness adventurer brought us back to the boat, docked in the center of town. Island adventures whale watching in seattle, wa and san. Whale watching lunch cruise san juan cruises whale watching.
Island adventures is known as the areas premier whale watching company, but we also offer private charters throughout the year. Come on this one of a kind signature 4hour cruise where a combination of whale watching, an onboard naturalist, a visit to friday harbor, plus incredible sightseeing is all a part of the fun. Port townsend can be found in the great state of washington. Be sure to specify your preferred tour date on your reservation. The smithsonian magazine names port angeles, washington as one of the countrys top whalewatching destinations. You will visit the popular town of friday harbor for shopping, island cuisine, and sightseeing. The port townsend cruise was the jumpstart event for the pnw european car enthusiast community, formerly hosted by achtuning. Orcas island to port townsend one way to travel via. When is the best time for port angeles whale watching. When a massive cruise ship in alaska showed up to a port with the carcass of a humpback whale on its bow, people were shocked. Dec 21, 2017 port townsend is also the launching point for whale watching tours aboard the puget sound express. Save 10% whale watching and sea kayaking combo package. Protection island puffin cruise produced in partnership with the port townsend marine science center, our threehour protection island cruises head just outside of port townsend for summer evening. Port townsend orca festival north olympic salmon coalition.
Start at the port townsend visitor information center. Find all the transport options for your trip from port townsend to orcas island right here. Orca whale watching from port angeles, washington on the olympic peninsula. Seattle, wa anacortes, wa friday harbor, wa port angeles, wa port townsend, wa poulsbo, wa seattle, wa. To create a return travel plan from orcas island to port townsend, please enter start and end locations in calculator control and go to the return travel option for complete travel summary. Port townsend 4hour whale watching tour puget sound express. The annual european drive that originates at kassel motorsports in puyallup, wa and ends in beautiful port angeles, wa at the city pier. Nearly 70 percent of the nesting seabird population of puget sound and the straits nest on the island, which includes one of the largest nesting colonies of. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Here are some of the best northern, whalewatching summer cruises as well as an option in southern waters during the cooler months. The signature tour of puget sound express is a daylong cruise on the glacier spirit combines orca watching with an onboard naturalist, and a tour of the beautiful san juan islands. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. In the gallery of whales youll learn about the natural history of marine mammals, with.
A monthlong celebration of orca awareness month in port townsend. In addition to orcas, you may also see minke whales, stellar and california sea lions or dalls porpoises. Our bird migration cruises offer a unique opportunity for an idyllic natural science adventure, enabling people to gain a better understanding of our marine ecosystems and interrelationships which abound in these waters puffin cruises. The island explorer 4 and island explorer 5 feature full walk around lower decks, upper viewing decks, great sound systems, heated cabins, galley service, his and her restrooms, and the best crew in the area. Port townsend has a great whale watching tour from april through september, which leaves from point hudson aboard the redhead. Port townsend is also the launching point for whalewatching tours aboard the puget sound express. Whale watching cruises are one way to spot large marine mammals, but there are also many. Getting there is half the fun with this twoweek cruise. Leave from port angeles or port townsend for short transit times and long whale watching times. Jul 17, 2009 port townsend has a great whale watching tour from april through september, which leaves from point hudson aboard the redhead.
The weather has been sunny and clear since a rough first night at sea, but gray skies return as we head back into seattle, ready to depart a day ahead of. Jun 24, 2015 here are some of the best northern, whale watching summer cruises as well as an option in southern waters during the cooler months. Our 4hour whale watching cruise departs port townsend both in the morning 10am and in the afternoon 2. Take part in the jpod scavenger hunt puget sound express. Collect them all and win great prizes, including free whale watching tours. Join us as we look for orca whales, bald eagles, seals, porpoises, sea lions, humpback whales, minke whales and more, as the captain tells you about the history, wildlife and geology of the area.
Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Puget sound express whale watching, passenger ferry service, port townsend to san juan islands and special group events. Aug 04, 2010 protection island puffin cruise produced in partnership with the port townsend marine science center, our threehour protection island cruises head just outside of port townsend for summer evening. The best time of year for port angeles whale watching is from march until. Pleasant harbor marina south of port townsend on hood canal, 18005473479. Just select the combo option on our reservations page. Here you will frequently spot gray whales yearround right from the beach. Couple sees pacific northwest aboard puget sound cruise.
Whale tours from port townsend, washington usa today. Precruise information from american cruise lines for puget sound itinerary. Jul 12, 2009 puffin cruise hosted by the marine science center in port townsend, wa. On an overnight san juan sailing charter, you will cruise historic waterways in the beautiful san juan islands. Island and whalewatching tour ps express cruises puget. We are also the official passenger ferry connection between san juan island and port townsend.
Tours require a minimum of 15 passengers for departure. Port townsend yacht club baggywrinkle newsletter and more. Port townsend to orcas island 2 ways to travel via car. Gray whales in the russian arctic with aurora expeditions. Puget sound express from port townsend san juan islands. Mar 28, 2020 whale watching port macquarie each year between may and november, the port macquarie coastal region is a haven for whale watching. Puget sound welcome aboard by american cruise lines issuu. Surrounded on almost all sides by water, port townsend offers many places to launch your vessel of choice, from rowing scull to yacht. Puffin cruise hosted by the marine science center in port townsend, wa. Bringing together whale experts, educators, artists and community, the day. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. Jun 21, 2018 the port townsend orca festival is an annual tradition of celebrating the ecosystems that make up the salish sea, and deepening our relationship and responsibility to them.
Ps express also offers birdwatching cruises with port townsend marine science center. On the pier, port townsend marine science center is an interactive venue located in fort worden state park. Rome2rio makes travelling from port townsend to orcas island easy. But it is alive with thousands of nesting birds rhinoceros auklets, glaucouswinged gulls, pigeon guillemots, doublecrested and pelagic cormorants, black oyster catchers, and even. Click on a cruise ship itinerary that visits port townsend below and select a sail date to receive competing cruise quotes. The port townsend orca festival is an annual tradition of celebrating the ecosystems that make up the salish sea, and deepening our relationship and responsibility to them. Rome2rio makes travelling from orcas island to port townsend easy. To search all cruise itineraries not just port townsend, please visit. Port townsend san juan island whale watching tour puget. Day sails based out of port townsend, washington are available. These whales seem to enjoy watching the people watching them as cruise. Luxurycatered private yacht charters and small group tours departing from seattle to destinations on lake washington, puget sound, san juan islands and beyond. Classic wood boats, gourmet food and oldfashion personal service.
Shortly after arriving in the inner harbour, you ll join us for your 3 hour whale and wildlife. Frequent races, regattas and the annual wooden boat festival testify to the relationship between land and sea. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best port townsend cruises around. Tour departs from port townsend at 9 am, so we will provide you with a hearty complimentary breakfasttogo. Cruise to port townsend from seatle on a classic yacht. Join puget sound express, the port townsend marine science center, and the jefferson county chamber of commerce at free public events june 3 june 24, 2017, where we will bring together whale experts, educators, tribal representatives and artists, for educational and funfilled days of exploration around the areas orca. Each summer protection island comes alive as thousands of seabirds arrive to breed and raise their young. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. Finally, boats leave port in search for more marine animalsincluding sea lions and humpbacksbefore arriving back at port townsend by approximately 4. One tour company puget sound express presents public whale watching trips out of port townsend, washington, from april to october. Bcs silver costal salmon, travels the distance between port angeles and victorias inner. Protection island, located just outside of port townsend, is a very special place in the summer. Dry, brown and lonely, it looks like a most inhospitable place.
Whale watching cruises san juan cruises bellingham. Port townsend cruises get the best cruise vacation as. Port townsend is also the launching point for whalewatching tours aboard. Port townsend to orcas island 2 ways to travel via car, and. Seattle whale watching tours maydecember port townsend 4hour whale watching tour mayoctober port townsend san juan island whale watching tour mayseptember port townsend to san juan island passenger ferry. Save 10% by reserving your whale watch wildlife cruise and sea kayak tour at the same time. The orcas live in pods and travel around the san juan islands in their quest for salmon, which is the mainstay of their diet. Bringing together whale experts, educators, artists and community, the day offers education, exploration and celebration by the sea. On this cruise, you can help the crew sail this historic vessel while enjoying a leisurely tour around the wildlife sanctuary. Find all the transport options for your trip from orcas island to port townsend right here. After a full summer of feeding in antarctica, approximately 16,000 humpback whales migrate north to subtropical waters where they mate and give birth before making their return trip south.
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