Hello, my name is… Mystery Gray Whale!

Hello, my name is… Mystery Gray Whale!

Hello, my name is… well, we don’t actually know yet! Each spring, Puget Sound is visited by a group of roughly a dozen gray whales on migration from Mexico to Alaska, known as Sounders, who swing by for a ghost shrimp buffet. Typically, we see the same...
Now Booking: Seattle (Edmonds) All-Day Tour!

Now Booking: Seattle (Edmonds) All-Day Tour!

Hey Seattle, want to check out the San Juan Islands AND see whales? Good news, we’re launching a NEW all-day whale-watching tour from our Seattle (Edmonds) location with a two-hour lunch stopover in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island Starting on May 1st, guests will be...
Glorious Gray Whales!

Glorious Gray Whales!

Gray whale tours are officially underway in Edmonds! On Feb 14, passengers and crew were treated to glorious views of the T124A2 orcas around Holmes Harbor, giving guests a chance to capture some spectacular photos and videos On Feb 15, we spent time watching three...
41 Years of Puget Sound Express: an Abbreviated History

41 Years of Puget Sound Express: an Abbreviated History

As we kick off our 41st year here at Puget Sound Express, co-founder and president Pete Hanke reflects on the journey so far: Being involved in the creation and ownership of a business that is over forty years old is a unique experience — there are many emotions...
Gray Whale Tours begin February 14!

Gray Whale Tours begin February 14!

It’s almost time for Gray Whale Tours to kick off, and we couldn’t be more stoked! We’ve been keeping an eye on the waters and have confirmation of at least four “Sounders” in the area — CRC-53 “Little Patch”, CRC-531 “Gretchen”, CRC-2440...
Join our team!

Join our team!

Happy 2026, friends of PSE! We’re stoked to kick off our 41st season this year, and, with that in mind, it’s time to grow our team! We’re pleased to announce that we’re now hiring for our 2026 team of captains, naturalists, and crew. To learn more information and to...