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

Thu 13 Nov

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Starting at $223.85

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Thu 13 Nov

Starting at $223.85

Make a reservation

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What's Included

On-board wildlife guide

6 hour glacier and wildlife 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
If you're traveling by same-day train arrival and departure with the Alaska Railroad: If the train arrives late, passengers will miss the 11:30 AM departure time. We will try our best to accommodate by providing alternate tour options, space available. An alternative option would be to go on the 4.5-hour Resurrection Bay Tour that departs at 12:30 PM.

What To Expect

Kenai Fjords National Park

Towering walls of rock, lush forests, tumbling glaciers and abundant wildlife await on your journey up the coast from Seward on our six unique ocean cruises. Glide past seals, sea otters and sea lions playing and sunning on rocky shores. Watch puffins and eagles soar above. Wonder at the sight of whales frolicking at sea - all of these signature Alaskan sights are easily accessible on our wildlife and glacier cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park.

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.

Holgate Glacier

A towering tidewater glacier Visit either one of two spectacular tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Like Aialik, Holgate Glacier is surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests and towering mountain peaks. Visitors may see spectacular calving events as ice chunks break and crash into the ocean. Though rare, black bears have been sighted on the beaches in Holgate arm.

Resurrection Bay

Depart Small Boat Harbor in Seward and navigate through Resurrection Bay as our expert guides introduce you to Kenai Fjords National Park.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (830)

Chris_K

May 2022

Lots of wildlife sightings and great crew! Really appreciated their knowledge and service. Such great views from up close and personal.

Jenny M

May 2022

Awesome boat cruise! We saw plenty of wildlife. We had a great lunch. There was plenty of narration. Check in was a little chaotic with everyone, maybe have some line or ropes to guide people. Please let people know about your overflow parking with shuttle. Great gift shop. Some good stops to see glaciers. It is a 6 hr cruise. Wonderful crew with great customer service, even when the water got choppy.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for your feedback on your experience with Kenai Fjords Tours. We really appreciate the comments on how we could improve the guest experience in the future. I am glad to hear that you had such an excellent trip with lots wildlife sightings!

Tyna E

May 2022

This tour was AMAZING! We saw all the big items on an Alaskan wildlife cruise and more. Our captain and crew worked to make the trip so enjoyable. We spent about 30 minutes in the midst of a resident Orca pod with so many photo opportunities. We saw a mother humpback whale with her calf, otters, transient orcas, stellar sea lions, a mother bear and her cub in addition to see and hear the glacier calf. This is a must do if you are in the area. This crew and company are definitely 5 star.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

I am so glad to hear that your tour with us was so successful! The wildlife that calls the Kenai Fjords home is absolutely incredible and we are glad that you chose to go out on our tour during your time here and experience it all.