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The waters near Seattle are often called “the American Serengeti,” with some of the highest concentration of whales, dolphins and sea life anywhere in the world. Summer is the best time to get out on the water to see and learn about these incredible creatures.
Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with Puget Sound Express’ Half-Day Whale Watching Tour—Seattle’s most popular and well-reviewed whale watching tour. See whales and wildlife in the Salish Sea on our daily tours departing from Edmonds, just north of downtown Seattle. Three generations of our family have helped visitors have life-changing experiences with some of the most majestic creatures on the planet. We guarantee you’ll see whales or your next trip is free!
Whales We See
Orcas
Bigg’s (or transient) orcas are mammal-eating orcas that feed on a variety of prey—from harbor seals to minke whales and even gray whale calves. Bigg’s orcas can range from Southern California up to the Arctic circle, but due to the abundance of prey in our area there are generally multiple families in the Salish Sea year-round.
Humpbacks
Until commercial whaling was banned in 1996, humpbacks were nearly hunted to extinction. Their population has rebounded, however, and we are thrilled to have them back in our neighborhood in significant numbers. One of the larger whale species, adult humpbacks range in length from 40-50 feet and weigh nearly 40 tons.
Minke Whales
The minke whale is among the smallest of the baleen whales. Previously known as a “piked whale” or “lesser finback,” the minke has a dark gray back and white undersides. Their pectoral fins have a distinctive white patch or band. Minkes range in length from 23-33 feet and weigh up to 10 tons.
Other Wildlife
In addition to whales, we often encounter a variety of other species of wildlife on our tours, including harbor porpoises, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoises, elephant seals, harbor seals, California sea lions and many species of seabirds.
The half-day tour features spacious, comfortable indoor seating and large windows, restrooms, outside viewing decks and a great galley/cafe, which serves up a signature, freshly baked “blueberry buckle” on every trip.
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