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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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $297.33

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $297.33

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.
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

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 (88)

Steve B

Aug 2021

Truly 5-Star! We booked the 8.5 Hour Northwestern Fjord Cruise Highlights - which utilizes a smaller boat creating a more comfortable and intimate experience. Another benefit of the more nimble boat is deeper access into Kenai Fjords providing additional tidewater-glacier access and closer marine-life viewing. We loved, loved, loved both Captain Kayleigh and First Officer Trina who were engaging, entertaining and wonderful educators in the biosphere that is Kenaji Fjords NP. Kayleigh's commentary was like receiving a graduate degree education in marine-life, glacier activity and changes to eco-systems and animals - fantastic. Seating and temperatures were great, restrooms clean, a nice lunch was served and reasonable prices for snacks and Alaskan brews A great day was had with Major Marine!

MiddleClassTraveler

Aug 2021

We weren't sure what to expect with this, 8.5 hours, some of which out in the open Gulf of Alaska (I've seen deadliest catch) but the weather gods where kind and it was calm seas with even better views. Lucky to have seen a pod of Orcas, a couple of humpback whales breaching, otters, puffins, eagles, and of course the Northwestern glacier calving. An unforgettable experience. Plenty of drinks on board (tea, coffee, soda, with alcohol for purchase if you are so inclined). The included lunch (sandwich, brownie, chips) was sufficient (this isn't a dinner cruise) but we brought snacks which helped keep us full. Can't recommend this tour more highly. The crew was phenomenal. Excellent narration, you could really tell that they cared. They were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. It really makes a big difference.

Docgan

Jul 2021

Fantastic experience for the entire family . crew captain gary and first mate tammy were wonderful. Knowledgable friendly and professional crew Well planned and executed trip PA system may need an upgrade soon but overall a great trip p that is highly recommended