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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise

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 impressive Northwestern Glacier, an actively-calving tidewater glacier. A deli lunch is included.

City: Seward

Sat 16 Aug

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Starting at $325.15

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Sat 16 Aug

Starting at $325.15

Make a reservation

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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.
Not recommended for guests with limited mobility

What To Expect

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.

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 captain’s route to Northwestern Fjord can vary from day to day. After cruising through Resurrection Bay, you will explore the 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 then enter Harris Bay, where you will be greeted with views of beautiful hidden coves, rugged mountains, and possibly 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 the glacier to watch for glacial calving.

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 (222)

kachemakcharlie

Aug 2024

We had an excellent experience on the cruise with Capt. Nat and First Mate Zach. They were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. This was my 4th Kenai Fjords with visiting family and friends; the second with Major Marine; the longest; and by far the best! It certainly didn't hurt that we had absolutely stellar weather and sea state. Highly recommend Major Marine.

Melissa C

Aug 2024

Traveled through Alaska with my husband and 2 college age children for 2 weeks and this was everyone’s favorite thing we did. Worth every penny. Guides were great, nice boat, decent lunch. It’s a long trip but there was SO much to see. Saw 17 humpback whales bubble feeding over and over again. Will probable ruin every future whale watching tour we ever do because this was so amazing! Absolutely incredible to see. Saw stellar sea lions, hundreds of harbor seals, lots of sea otters, puffins, orcas. A group of Dall porpoises swam along the ship for a while which was really fun. Got really close to a few tidewater glaciers and saw some calving. We also did a similar length tour in Glacier Bay National Park which was really nice, but this was MUCH better. If I had to pick one this tour would win hands down.

charlesbM3949QV

Aug 2024

So glad we took this tour. We saw so much wildlife and some very rare views. We saw about 8 humpback whales working together to get food by “fish netting”(I think that was the term). We also saw a super pod of Orcas. We also saw porpoises, sea otters, sea lions, puffins and other sea birds. We also sat in front of glaciers and saw them calving. The crew was great and the boat had plenty of seating. We chose the smaller boat with only one deck because it housed less people. Either would have been nice but I felt ours was more intimate. Would definitely recommend this tour!!!!