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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise

Overview
Travel to remote areas in Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day adventure cruise. Ideal for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this 8.5 hour cruise explores the untouched area of Northwestern Fjord in Kenai Fjords National Park. This cruise travels with a smaller group for a more intimate cruising experience, providing the best opportunity for up-close views of wildlife and glaciers. A full day on the water allows the captain plenty of time to seek out the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, home to humpback whales, orca whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and many types of seabirds. You will spend time in front of the impressiveĀ Northwestern Glacier, an actively-calving tidewater glacier. A deli lunch is included.
City: Seward
Fri 15 Nov
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Starting at $297.33
Fri 15 Nov
Starting at $297.33
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What's Included
Use of binoculars on board
Narration by knowledgeable, experienced Captain
Restroom on board
Sandwich options are turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian.
All taxes and fees included in price
Water, coffee, and tea
Additional Info
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • Children under 12 not suitable for cruise
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We have limited capacity on our vessels to ensure that our guests and crew can follow recommended social distancing guidelines.
  • We continue to maintain our high standard of cleanliness and have implement additional cleaning procedures for commonly touched surfaces during the cruise.
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
What To Expect
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Resurrection Bay
This adventure cruise is the only small-vessel cruise that explores the remote, glacier-carved Northwestern Fjord in Kenai Fjords National Park. Ideal for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this 8.5 hour cruise departs from the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel dock 8:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. The cruise will travel through Resurrection Bay, Kenai Fjords National Park, the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Resurrection, Granite Pass, Harris Bay, and into the spectacular Northwestern Fjord. Due to the vessel size and the cruise length, children under 12 are not suitable on this cruise.
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Kenai Fjords National Park
Narrated by our knowledgeable, experienced captain and crew, guests have the unique opportunity to explore remote, untouched areas of Kenai Fjords National Park with a small group. Depending on sea conditions and wildlife-viewing opportunities, the captainā€™s route to Northwestern Fjord can vary from day to day. After cruising through Resurrection Bay, you will explore theĀ Chiswell Islands (part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge) or Cape Resurrection, home to thousands of nesting seabirds, Steller sea lions, and other wildlife. The cruise will thenĀ enter Harris Bay, where youĀ will be greeted with views of beautiful hidden coves, rugged mountains, and possiblyĀ feeding whales. Once we enter the virtually untouched and untamed Northwestern Fjord, look for the numerous alpine glaciers nestled high on the cliffs. You will visit Northwestern, Anchor, and Ojive Glaciers at the end of Northwestern Fjord. You will spend time in front of theĀ glacier to watch for glacial calving.
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Bear Glacier
Cruise through Resurrection Bay, the Gulf Of Alaska, and Harris Bay in search of wildlife such as humpbacks, killer whales, sea lions, harbor seals, seabirds, and more.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (88)
opjp
Aug 2021
Went onboard the Viewfinder for the 8.5 hour tour with Gary and Tammy. This is a must do experience. My family enjoyed every second of this informative tour that showed us so many beautiful things. From the wildlife to the glaciers it was majestic! Both Gary and Tammy were fantastic hosts and so informative, you can tell they love being out on the water. The sandwiches that are provided were very tasty!
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Aug 2021
We did Major Marine's all day Northwestern Fjord cruise and it was amazing!! The Northwest Fjord is possibly the most beautiful place I've ever been in my life. There are four or five glaciers coming down into this fjord. We saw two sets of humpback whale moms and babies, a pod of 5 fin whales and several groups of Doll's porpoise in addition to the puffins, seals and other wildlife. All I can say is wow!!
lanamom
Aug 2021
This cruise goes deep into Kenai Fjords till the Northwestern Glacier. We were lucky that the day was perfect - sunny, calm water that even on deck it wasn't that cold. They provide coffee, water and tea all day and a yummy lunch. Everyody had their own table in the covered area and was free to also roam around. saw many sea birds including a lot of puffins. Wildlife highlight was not one but two pods of orcas. The first was mothers & babies. The other was a bachelor pod. Also saw a school of moon jellies. Glaciers are absolutely spectacular and we spent a lot of time with engines off watching them. Crew was great - Zach was especially knowledgeable about the local wildlife etc...

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