Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
4.9
1,117 Ratings
Seward
Experience the beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park on a 6-hour glacier and wildlife cruise. See calving tidewater glaciers, spot whales and sea otters, and enjoy a complimentary deli lunch.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Major Marine Tours - Kenai Fjords Cruise - Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise from Seward by Major Marine Tours
  • Kenai Fjords National Park - This cruise will travel about 100 miles round-trip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.
  • Resurrection Bay - You’ll travel through Resurrection Bay and continue around Cape Aialik into Aialik Bay to view an active tidewater glacier.
  • Holgate Glacier - Get amazing views of Holgate or Aialik glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park
What's Included
  • Taxes and fees included
  • Binoculars provided
  • Reserved heated cabin seating
  • Expert Naturalist Narration
  • Included lunch
  • Complimentary water, coffee, and tea
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on a 6-hour voyage through Kenai Fjords National Park, witnessing a glacier as it sheds ice into the picturesque Aialik Bay. Our seasoned skippers will provide commentary throughout the journey, drawing attention to diverse wildlife including whales, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, and more. Pause at the impressive Holgate or Aialik Glacier and drift among the ice wreckage while observing calving - the spectacle of massive ice portions tumbling into the sea. The trip includes insightful narration from our skipper and a complimentary deli lunch.

  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Wheelchair accessibility or limited mobility requests must be submitted ahead of time due to limited seating capability
  • Sandwich options are turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian. Please submit choice in advance.
  • Guests arriving by train should contact us in advance to ensure you will be scheduled on the correct cruise.
  • We continue to maintain our high standard of cleanliness and have implement additional cleaning procedures for commonly touched surfaces during the cruise.
Location
1412 4th Ave
4th Avenue
Departure Point: Major Marine Tours Check-In Office at 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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J2437zaheathera
Jun 23, 2024
Outstanding tour with lots of photo opportunities! - Epic tour! I went by myself and had an absolute blast! Speaking of blast...dress for very windy and cool conditions. Bring your best zoom lens if you are into photography - I left my nicest one at home and regretted it. We were able to see humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, seals, otters, puffins, a bald eagle, porpoise, cormorants and other wild birds. Glacier was beautiful and even saw a few chunks fall off. Payton took my photo in front of the glacier and Sydney had great recommendations - thank you! Capt. Laura is great and a wealth of knowledge. We had a newer boat on our trip today and it was very comfortable. Wish I had tried the Bloody Mary drink - heard it's one of the best! I took exactly 499 pics on this trip with my "good" camera and several with my cell. Loved every minute! I would probably dress in more warm layers next time, leave the ball cap at home (skull cap is much warmer and more suitable) and forgo the dangling earrings next time...thought they would blow off! Great trip and money very well spent! I will recommend this tour to all of my friends who visit!
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Rosemarie_w
Jun 21, 2024
Wonderful nature experience - The crew were knowledgeable, friendly and safe. We saw many different wildlife including Fin wales, puffins and eagles. The scenery was spectacular, including the glacier and off shore islands. Highly recommended !!
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Robert_s
Jun 21, 2024
Beautiful Trip. - Captain Nicole was extremely knowledgable about the wildlife and has unparalleled boating skills. She did her utmost to ger in as close as legally and safely as possible to the wildlife. The crew was helpful and professional in thier duties. Note that they do thier best to keep the guests as comfortable as possible but if you do have a tendancy to get motion/sea sick, take some medicine an hour or so before boarding.
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James_b
Jun 21, 2024
Tons of Wildlife - Excellent experience! We saw lots of wildlife and our guide was very knowledgable. I would highly recommend this cruise to those who want to see wildlife up close and see the Kenai Fjords park.
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Randolph_p
Jun 20, 2024
Whale of a day! - We were lucky to see Humpback Whales using bubble net hunting right by our boat. There were four whales swimming around and came close enough to see their blowholes when they came up. We saw a lot of wildlife besides the whales. Eagles, sea otters, porpoises, harbor seals, sea lions and many types of birds. We had a great day!
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Lisa_h
Jun 20, 2024
Incredible Alaskan experience! - Captain Nicole was amazing, the animals we saw were beyond incredible and the boat was so nice. We loved it!
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Alisonfromlexington
Jun 20, 2024
Great tour! - So much fun to be on the water surrounded by so many spectacular sights (amazing!!!) and to see so much wildlife. Sea lions. Eagles. Otters. And a pod of 6 humpback whales!! That was incredible! Fabulous and friendly crew. Great weather and calm waters. I’d recommend you watch the weather. Not sure I’d enjoy this on a rainy day or if the waves were up! Tammy was a fabulous captain and tour guide!
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Anita_w
Jun 19, 2024
Being able to see the... - Being able to see the amazing wildlife and the glacier. It was all spectacular and an experience I’ll never forget!
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Joeihi
Jun 19, 2024
Kenai Fjords NW glacier tour - We took the 8 hour excursion. We were hesitant because it seemed like a long trip, but it went so quickly and was awesome. The captain and crew worked together as a team to spot wildlife, serve us meals and look out for our safety. We had a great experience seeing the glacier calving, birds, bears, whales and more. If you’re in Seward don’t miss this!
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Karenmp2474ds
Jun 19, 2024
Amazing experience - One of the most amazing experiences of my life. Got to watch pod of hump back whales bubble net feeding and hear them underwater with microphone!! So much wildlife to see. Captain and staff made sure everyone got good views and time spent with each new find. Staff amazing, helpful and kind. Wouldn't recommend any one else. Can't wait to come back and do it again.
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