Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise: Wildlife, Whales, and Glacier View Adventure
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374 Ratings
Seward
Embark on a thrilling 7.5-hour cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park to witness the majestic wildlife, whales, and glaciers. Get up-close views of orca whales, humpback whales, sea otters, and more, while visiting two active tidewater glaciers. Don't miss the chance to see calving and explore Steller sea lion colonies and nesting seabirds. Enjoy captain narration and a complimentary deli lunch.
Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Major Marine Tours - Kenai Fjords Cruise - This 7.5 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise departs daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. The cruise will travel approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.

Since this cruise does go out into the open Gulf of Alaska it is not recommended for anyone who is prone to motion sickness. Our half-day Resurrection Bay cruises are much better options if motion sickness is a concern.

  • Kenai Fjords National Park - This 7.5 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise departs daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. The cruise will travel approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.

  • Resurrection Bay - We will cruise through the protected waters of Resurrection Bay, searching for wildlife and and enjoying spectacular scenery.

  • Bear Glacier - We will cruise by Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.

  • Holgate Glacier - Our next stop is Holgate Glacier, another actively calving tidewater glacier. We will spend approximately 20 minutes in front of each glacier, floating among the icebergs as we watch for spectacular calving.

  • Aialik Bay - After cruising through Resurrection Bay, we will round Cape Aialik (pronounced \

What's Included
  • Reserved seating in a heated cabin
  • Complimentary binoculars for wildlife viewing
  • Accessible onboard restrooms
  • Informative narration by onboard naturalist
  • Lunch included
  • No hidden costs: taxes and fees included in the price
  • Complimentary water, coffee, and tea available
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting 7.5-hour tour of the Kenai Fjords National Park, exploring its whales, wildlife, and glaciers. Take advantage of the additional time at sea for a closer look at creatures such as orca and humpback whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, puffins, among others. Experience the spectacle of calving at two active tidewater glaciers, where massive pieces of ice detach and plunge into the water. Visit either the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection, both hosting Steller sea lion communities and thousands of resident seabirds. All our guests receive insightful descriptions from the onboard captain and a complimentary deli lunch.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Sandwich options are turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian. Please submit choice in advance.
  • Wheelchair accessibility or limited mobility requests must be submitted ahead of time due to limited seating capability
Location
1412 4th Ave
4th Avenue
Departure Point: Harbor 360 Hotel Address: 1412 4th Ave Seward, Alaska 99664 If you are driving from Anchorage the morning of your cruise please allow 4 hours for the drive due to construction and traffic on the Seward Highway.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Glennsu3774ss
Jun 21, 2024
Wonderful adventure! - The cruise was amazing!!! The time was filled with glacier viewing and sea animal interactions. The crew was very attentive and supportive, especially with those experiencing seasickness. The lunch was good but would substitute pretzels for the chips to help with stomach complaints. Throughly enjoyed trip and would highly recommend the 7.5 hours cruise.
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Pamha6524kw
Jun 21, 2024
Low Clouds- Still A Great Day - An amazing day on the water, even with misty rain and very low clouds! Wonderful reserved interior seating at a window was perfect for my 84yo family member. We did not see an abundance of any one animal but saw a great variety with the Captain stopping for all to see. The glaciers are always impressive. The lunch was tasty and the crew was very friendly and attentive. Glacier ice margaritas were terrific! The terrible weather did not dampen our experience!
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Jed_d
Jun 20, 2024
Awesome experience with the wildlife and glaciers - Great sights and experiences to see the wildlife in their natural habitat. Tour operators knew what they were doing. There was a portion where those prone to seasickness would struggle but they were announcing it and meds were onboard if needed. Awesome experience altogether
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Jennifer_p
Jun 19, 2024
Fabulous Adventure! - We saw lots of animals! The crew was fantastic. This was an excellent experience. Great adventure all around.
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John
Jun 18, 2024
Great scenery & very friendly stafff! - Great cruise and very friendly staff. Lunch was great! Brownies were awesome! Saw all kinds of wildlife: humpback whales, porpoises, eagles, puffins…etc.
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Jonathanbr8907ly
Jun 17, 2024
Magnificent Time with Major Marine Tours - Captain and crew were outstanding. I was amazed when the captain turned the whole boat and went for a detour to see a bald eagle up close. Go with the full day / 7.5 hour cruise instead of the shorter ones. That way they can take detours to find wildlife. The crew was informative and really explained a lot about what you were seeing. We saw: humpbacks, orcas, eagles, puffins, sea lions, otters, fin whales, and the glacier calved several times. Such a great time on the water!
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W1320viemilyd
Jun 17, 2024
BEST EXPERIENCE! - This was the best experience in Seward! We had the best time! We saw so much wildelife; humpback whales, orca whales, Dall’s porpoise, bald eagles, puffins, sea lions, sea otters, and seals! The glaciers were so beautiful and you get right up next to them. Well worth it and so fun!
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Samay_s
Jun 17, 2024
Great experience- highly recommend - Took us to the perfect spots, we spotted orcas, humpback whales, fin whales, sea otters etc. The captain and crew were also very knowledgeable and did a professional job. This is a must do activity if you visit Alaska especially in the summers
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Craig
Jun 16, 2024
Big Boat — Lots of People - We left at 9:30 am and returned at 4:30 — they stay on schedule. This cruise took us out through the Gulf of Alaska and into two glaciers (actually three). For our day out, we saw three humpback whales, five orcas, and a fin whale. There were also puffins, one harbor seal, and sea otters. Its a crowded boat full of people who speak every language possible, so be patient. The cruise provides you with a decent lunch, coffee, water, and tea. At the end of the ride, they brought everyone a brownie.
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Virginia_h
Jun 16, 2024
Great trip - Well worth it. Staff was amazing. Commentary was great!!!!!!! Lunch was good. Even on a cold day you could see everything from inside.
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