Full-Day Kenai Fjords Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Kenai Fjords National Park
- Witness majestic glaciers and towering cliffs
- Spot humpback whales, orcas, and sea otters
- Marvel at puffins and sea lions in their natural habitat
- Enjoy expert commentary from experienced guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 7.5-hour guided cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park
- Expert narration by knowledgeable crew
- Opportunities to observe diverse marine wildlife
- Meals and beverages (available for purchase on board)
Itinerary
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: We will cruise through the protected waters of Resurrection Bay, searching for wildlife and and enjoying spectacular scenery.
Pass by: We will cruise by Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Pass by: 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.
After cruising through Resurrection Bay, we will round Cape Aialik (pronounced “I-al-ik) into Aialik Bay. As we cruise into Aialik Bay you will get your first glimpse of Aialik Glacier, an active tidewater glacier. We will stop in front of the glacier and watch for calving, where large chunks of glacial ice break off and crash in to the water.
Pass by: Depending on the weather, we will cruise to the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection, home to thousands of nesting Alaskan seabirds like puffins, kittiwakes, and cormorants. The captain will stop the boat very close to the nesting areas of the seabirds, which provides great photo opportunities. We will also visit Steller sea lion colonies, where Steller sea lions gather on the rugged, rocky coastline. Sea otters, bald eagles, and mountain goats are also commonly seen along the route.
Meeting point
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Important information
Know before you book
- Check the availability of the tour on your preferred date
- Review the cancellation policy in case of unforeseen changes
- Confirm the departure location and time to ensure timely arrival
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery and wildlife
- Consider motion sickness remedies if you're prone to seasickness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- 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
- Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure for check-in
Traveler reviews
Excellent staff...
Excellent staff throughout. All team members were pleasant, kind, knowledgeable, and efficient. Even on a rainy, foggy day they worked hard to make the trip positive and very memorable. We saw harbor seals, sea otter, humpback whale, puffins, dolphins, eagles, and big seals. We also stayed near each of the two glaciers for about 20 min. each. The vastness and cool air of the glacier was a humbling experience. The captain also noticed jellyfish mating in a large smack and turned us around to see that. Everyone worked hard to help us see as many animals as possible. Well worth it!
Such a long tour only for two glaciers
Weather is important, wildlife is rare. Time is sooooo unnecessarily long. If you already seen glacier before this is definitely not the tour for you.
Safe, warm and all around fun
We had terrible weather but the crew was fantastic at keeping spirits up, finding wildlife including whales, seals, and puffins, with sharing information at all the right times. We were warm and cozy and had an excellent trip - the food was good, facilities exceptionally clean, and always felt safe and in good hands!
Amazing
Great wildlife sightings and an amazing cruise crew made this a memorable experience. It was a bit crowded at times, which made it challenging to find enough space to capture the wildlife in action, but overall it was a fantastic trip.
EXCELLENT EXCURSION!!
Excellent excursion! The glaciers were absolutely stunning. Very organized activity, appreciated the attention to detail. Loved the captain’s explanation of everything we were seeing. Would highly recommend to everyone visiting Seward.