Puget Sound
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Good Place to Relax, Nature & Wildlife, Popular with Locals, Sailing, Tip - Transport, Pier / Waterfront / Port
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Puget Sound is a complex waterway of inlets, bays, and harbors that includes not only Seattle, but also the cities of Bellevue, Tacoma, Olympia, and a plethora of charming little towns and islands with a culture all their own. It is a region of sparkling blue waters, green forests, sandy beaches, and a relaxed pace of life. It’s a place where many Seattleites escape the bustling city life, get out on the water, and absorb the views of the Olympic Mountains.
Washington Ferries handle most of the traffic in Puget Sound, and you can get out on the water from Seattle Waterfront. Take a boat to Tillicum Village on Blake Island for a traditional Native Pacific Northwest dance performance, or sail to Brainbridge Island for an afternoon picnic. As you explore the Sound, you’ll come across old fishing villages turned yacht havens, and idyllic rural settings.
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very good trip the guides were most informative. The only downside was we didn't see any whales but thats nature for you.
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Rob, our guide, was brilliant nothing was too much trouble for him. His constant chatter was funny and informative. Very enjoyable. Punctual and clean. Highly recommended.
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Puget Sound stretches approximately 100 miles/160 kilometers from Deception Pass in the north to Olympia, Washington in the south. Distances between islands aren’t great, but you should still allow at least a day to explore a few of the islands.
If you want to get out on Puget Sound from the Seattle Waterfront, head to Pier 52 for the Washington State Ferries, Pier 55 for harbor cruises and trips to Tillicum Village on Blake Island, or Pier 56 for a boat to Chittenden (Ballard) Locks.
