Summer Tours

Enjoy maritime fun all summer long!

Bring your family, partner, group, or just take some ‘me-time’ and experience all the hands-on maritime activities our Port Townsend campus has to offer! Venture out on the water for an educational, fun-filled cruise, or take the helm in our state-of-the-art Ship Simulator. Whether you’re just in town for the weekend or a long-time local, there’s no better way to experience our Victorian seaport from a fresh, maritime perspective!

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Questions? Give us a call at 360.385.3628 x1 or email registrar@nwmaritime.org.

Port Townsend Bay Tours

Saturdays, July 2–September 3
Adults $22, Kids (under 16) $12, Kids under 3 are free | All ages welcome

Explore Port Townsend from the water as you cruise to points of interest around Port Townsend Bay aboard our comfortable catamaran, Admiral Jack. While our knowledgeable crew shares knowledge and history of our charming village-by-the-sea, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the seafaring wildlife that inhabits our coastal waters and indulge in views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains.

Please purchase your ticket online in advance to ensure your spot on the tour. Walk-up availability may be limited; last-minute tickets can be purchased in the Chandlery, located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, if space allows. Show your ticket to the Chandlery front desk to receive a free ticket for the Ship Simulator Tour on the same day as your cruise! Space limitations apply. Kids aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

This experience is brought to you in partnership with the Jefferson Historical Society.

*PFDs (lifejackets) are not required aboard but are available for all ages on request.

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Hands-on Ship Simulator Tours

Saturdays | July 2–September 3 | Every half hour from 12:15–3:45 PM (last one at 3:15 PM)
$5 per person, kids under 12 are free | All ages welcome

Pilot a ship into Seattle Harbor (or under the Golden Gate Bridge!) and experience what it’s like to drive into a storm as you don the role of captain in our state-of-the-art Ship Simulator! Our simulator is a destination for Commercial Pilots to train to safely steer a commercial ship into ports across the west coast. These interactive tours offer a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at a professional mariner training facility and experience it first-hand as you navigate through a person-overboard drill.

Tickets to our Ship Simulator Tours are available day-of and can be purchased in the Chandlery, located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend. Kids aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Summer Tours FAQ

Port Townsend Bay Tours

Passengers with limited mobility or other disabilities are welcome aboard Admiral Jack. All passengers will need to make their way down an elevated wood pier and a sloping ramp, with up to 1:5.5 slope at low tide. Admiral Jack is accessed from a floating dock. There is a large step up from the dock to the boat, across a gap. The entry door is 27.5” wide, with a sill height of 6”. When moving about the boat, the minimum clearance is 24.5.” There is ample bench seating on board, with grab bars and other places to stabilize yourself. Crew are available for boarding assistance. We will provide written tour information for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Port Townsend Bay Tours Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing (email to registrar@nwmaritime.org).
Cancellation 48 hours or more prior to the tour will be refunded the ticket cost less an administrative fee of $5 per ticket. Please ask about options to reschedule.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours before a tour will not be refunded.
If NWMC cancels a tour, 100% of fees will be refunded, or a reschedule option may be arranged.

Ship Simulator Tours

Questions?

Contact our registrar. Please call 360.385.3628 x1 or email registrar@nwmaritime.org.