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
Brilliant - absolutely incredible
Brilliant, brilliant brilliant this was amazing/ Laura the captain and the crew were brilliant friendly. Boat was clean, comfortable such a great atmosphere created by this team. They deserve more than 100% rating absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend this crew and this company Moor and those of you who follow me know that I’m very honest, but this was top-notch brilliant well done well done to all of the team.
Do this tour with Major Marine Tours
This was the highlight of our trip. We saw multiple humpback whales, stellar sea lions, sea otters, harbor seals, mountain goats, blacks bears, horned and tufted puffins, common murres, cormorants, a bald eagle, and I am sure more birds I missed. We went to the Holgate glacier and it was breath taking. The staff was superb, kind, helpful, thoughtful, and attentive. The captain was knowledgeable, clear, and extremely safe.
Best First Time Cruise
The experience was great. The crew were professional. 100% recommend
Worth every Penny!!!
Absolutely incredible day cruising to Resurrection Bay. We saw whales, orcas, eagles, puffins, seals and glaciers calving. Lunch was delicious. The cruise was one of the highlights of our month in Alaska.
Excellent boat tour and company
It was a great wildlife tour, even with bad weather. They took us to as many areas for wildlife viewing as they could in difficult conditions. We saw some whales, puffins, sea lions, and kittywakes. The sea was too rough for the full day tour, so they refunded a portion on the price, charging us for the half day tour instead. We had the credit before we even returned to the dock, which was very impressive! It is a well staffed and run company. I highly recommend them for tours in the area.