Puget Sound Express - Edmonds

The All-Day Tour of our dreams 😍 Last week, guests aboard Red Head were treated to a spectacular three-species day: orcas, a gray whale, and a humpback whale!

We started the day with some prime sea lion views before heading into Friday Harbor for an early lunch. Less than five minutes off the dock after our stop in Friday Harbor, some eagle-eyed passengers noticed a pod of orcas just off our port side! This turned out to be the T124As and T124A4s 🫍 We were lucky to get some excellent looks at these magnificent creatures as they passed by our boat!

With spirits high, we set off in search of more wildlife and before long spotted a gray whale feeding off of Lopez Island. The viewing conditions aligned perfectly with the gray whale surfacing in front of a view of Mount Rainier.

Just when we thought we’d seen our last whale of the trip, we spotted humpback whale BCX1800 “Gretzky" approaching Smith Island. Gretzky gave us some excellent views of the underside of his tail fluke, which was a big hit with guests and crew alike!

Our epic day was complete when we saw 8 tufted puffins floating and preening around Smith Island. This day was truly one for the books!

If you’re ready to join us on an All-Day Tour from Edmonds or Port Townsend, featuring a 2-hour stopover in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, you can do so by visiting our website: pugetsoundexpress.com, or giving us a call at 360-385-5288

Have you checked out our All-Day Tour yet? We depart from Edmonds and Port Townsend on a three-part adventure: two whale-watching legs with a mid-tour stop in the San Juan Islands 🫍

In our opinion, one of the best parts of the All-Day Tour is the 2-hour lunch stop in charming and historic Friday Harbor on San Juan Island! Whether you’re looking to grab a tasty bite, do a little shopping, check out the local history, or visit the Center for Whale Research, there is something for everyone in Friday Harbor.

After your solo excursion, Chilkat Express and the Red Head depart for the second half of our whale watching adventure, returning passengers to Edmonds and Port Townsend at the end of an action-packed day! To book an All-Day Tour, head to our website or give our office team a call at 360-385-5288 — you won’t want to miss out on this adventure!