Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise from Seward

Overview

Hop aboard one of Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruises, and take an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This must-do tour from Seward offers the chance to view whales, birds and other wildlife as you cruise past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords. You’ll visit seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy lunch as you listen to onboard commentary from the captain!

City: Seward

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $190.85

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $190.85

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What's Included

On-board wildlife guide

6-hour sightseeing cruise

Lunch

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; layers are recommended
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars and camera recommended
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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

Kenai Fjords National Park

In Kenai Fjords National Park, over half of the landmass is covered by the enormous Harding Icefield, a thousand-foot block of ice that dates back to the last Ice Age. The Harding spills out in all directions in the form of glaciers. Some stretch northwest into rugged hills of the Kenai Peninsula. Others—five of them, to be exact—reach as far as the sea along the craggy coast of the Gulf of Alaska.

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 2,400 islands, headlands, rocks, islets, spires and reefs and is known for its abundance of seabirds.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (500)

Michele B

Sep 2018

This tour was excellent! This six hour cruise starts in Seward and takes a tour of some of the most breathtaking sights we saw in our two weeks in Alaska. We were fortunate to have Sherry Cruse as our captain, and her skill, experience, and passion for Alaskan coastal wildlife showed throughout. Captain Sherry and her crew took care of us very well.They navigated us up close to breathtaking glaciers and rock formations. They helped us to see an amazing array of wildlife (Orcas! Humpbacks! Puffins! Bald eagles in their nests! And so much more...) As we got near to a special sight, they helped us get to the exact right spot for some of the most amazing photographs. The crew was wonderful -- they fished out glacier ice for folks to taste which was really cool. Oh, and then we smelled something baking...only to find the friendly crew handing our fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies!! All of that by itself would have made this the highlight of my and my six-year old daughter's Alaska vacation...but Captain Sherry went above and beyond, arranging for my daughter to get to sit, briefly in the captain's chair, where she made her a "Deputy Captain". The boat is roomy and clean. We had a table to eat the tasty lunch they served (they had a vegetarian wrap option which was delish!). And Captain Sherry was very attentive to the motion of the ocean - taking pauses if the waters ever felt rough. So we *all* had a great positive experience. Note: the ship does sell ginger gum and candy (in case you are feeling any motion-sickness). I bought some in case my daughter felt queasy, but she felt just fine throughout the tour. When friends ask what they should do in Alaska, this trip ABSOLUTELY tops my list of recommendations...and while I'm sure all the captains are very experienced, I tell them that they should see if they can get a ride with Captain Sherry Cruse.

Windriverwy

Sep 2018

We lucked out with the weather and the wildlife seeing otter, eagle, puffins, seal, and whale. The glacier was magnificent and we were able to see large parts of the glacier falling into the water. There was a slight delay in the water due to an engine malfunction but we were entertained by a whale that hung out for almost an hour. We did not mind the delay and in fact were surprised when we were presented with a $100 refund at the end of the cruise to make up for the delay! This was thoroughly enjoyed and in particular it was nice getting an early start allowing us to enjoy the late afternoon wandering around Seward.

Jeff F

Sep 2018

We came to Alaska for two weeks, and our trip as a whole was magnificent. While we had many amazing experiences (including an interpreted tour of Denali, and a great dogsled event) the hands-down highlight of our Alaska vacation was our 6-hour cruise tour of Kenai Fjords National Park. Why? The lion's share of the credit goes to Captain Sherry Cruse, and her helpful, experienced crew. Captain Cruse's experience and passion were evident both in the way she interpreted the Alaska coastline for us, and in the breathtaking display of wildlife she steered us toward. We saw a school of orcas, humpback whales, porpoises, otters, seals, sea lions, two kinds of puffins, & bald eagles. No other day in Alaska came even CLOSE in terms of wildlife. Equally special were the glacer vistas and the amazing coastal rock formations. Thanks to Captain Cruse, we saw Alaskan wildlife and geology I doubt we could have seen in any other way, and left with memories we'll treasure forever. What more could we possibly ask for?