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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $190.85

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Fri 27 Dec

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)

Felino L

Feb 2018

Very good trip and the sea is calm.It was rainy but not too bad. We saw the natural beauty of the sea with whales,otters,dolphins and birds.The sound of the breaking of the ice from the glacier is fantastic. We enjoyed the trip and we recommend this trip.

DAZ

Jan 2018

Awesome tour!!! We had the entire day in Seward as we were doing back to back Alaskan cruises and had the day to ourselves. We opted for the Kenai Fjords tours and, even in spite of the occasional raindrops could not have more thrilled with the experience. It was a picture postcard adventure if there ever was one. Highly Recommended!!!

Chris S

Nov 2017

We took this day cruise after taking the train to Seward from Anchorage, and it afforded some of the most majestic views and experiences you could ever imagine. First of all, I doubt you'll get to pick your captain, but ours, Captain Mike Sutherland, was the best navigator and narrator / story teller you could have imagined. (although I imagine they're all amazing) He was so knowledgeable not just about the nature, but about the history of many things we saw. It was also awesome that as people (myself included) stood on the bow of the ship and spotted marine mammals, he would steer the boat so we could get better glimses (always being aware to keep a safe and respectful distance). First things first though. Bring a coat. And a relatively heavy one. We went in late June and when you're traveling across the open water at a good clip, it can be dang cold outside. And that's where you'll want to be to get the best views. You can hang inside where it's warm, but if you want to truly see the best things (mountains, glaciers, and wildlife), you'll post yourself on the front of the boat. But wrap up, because it's cooooooold. Oh, and take binoculars and/or a good camera. The best thing I can say for day trips from Kenai Fjords is to book early. This is something you don't want to miss. If you're not much of a boat person, the water can get a little choppy, but if you get fresh air outside and focus on the beautiful view, I'm confident you can make it through the 6 hours without much of a problem. Lunch is served on this boat and there's a snack bar if you need something else. In summary, not sure what else but to say JUST DO IT. You really can't go wrong with any of the cruises, but to go see the beauty only accessible by boat and the wildlife and nature of Kenai Fjords NP is a must do.