Northwestern Fjord Sightseeing Cruise from Seward

Overview

Massive blue glaciers, narrow fjords and abundant marine life are just some of the reasons that Kenai Fjords National Park is at the top of many outdoor enthusiasts’ bucket lists. Cruise through the fjords while learning about the region’s fascinating natural history on this 7-hour trip. Floating through Alaska’s pristine waters is the best way to see this stunning national park, and this is the only daily tour that visits the magnificent Northwestern Fjord, home to three amazing tidewater glaciers and numerous alpine glaciers.

City: Seward

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $239.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $239.00

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What's Included

Lunch

Wildlife guide

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
Check-in time for tour is one hour before departure
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Resurrection Bay

We’ve been exploring the magic of Kenai Fjords since 1974—we’re leaders, trail-blazers and the most experienced company in the area. From the waters of Resurrection Bay to the distant fjords and glaciers, a lifetime of passion and adventure comes together with every tour.

Kenai Fjords National Park

Your adventure in Kenai Fjords begins at the harbor in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Check in at our central office and enjoy the sights and sounds of the lively waterfront. When it’s time to board, head down the dock to your vessel, where you’ll be greeted by our team of deckhands. The journey begins as you sail out of the Seward harbor—watch for the resident bald eagle and seals! From here, different tours take different directions. As Resurrection Bay opens into the rugged Gulf of Alaska, our exploration into Kenai Fjords National Park deepens. No matter the tour you choose, you’ll have plenty of wildlife-watching opportunities, see stunningly craggy coastlines, meet our enthusiastic and knowledgeable team of deckhands, learn and discover along with our passionate captains and explore the majesty that is Kenai Fjords.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (87)

mrandmisadventures

Sep 2019

We took the last Northwestern Fjord tour of the season and it was the best tour that we have ever done, and we travel quite a bit. The staff were excellent, the captain Chris was SO knowledgeable and funny and you could tell that he really was passionate about his job. The rest of the crew, Ria, Gail, and Sam were awesome, as well. The boat, the Alaskan Explorer was really nice. There were plenty of bathrooms and places to sit, and it was warm inside. The galley had a refillable cup that you could purchase for $8 or $9 that had free refills for the whole day, which was worth it. I drank a lot of hot chocolate to stay warm. The food was good, too. Breakfast was cinnamon rolls, lunch was a grilled chicken wrap with chips and a granola bar, and at the end they served chocolate chip cookies. It was awesome. When we boarded, everyone wanted to sit up on the top level. We sat downstairs where it was not so crowded and we had a table to ourselves up at the front of the boat and had great views. I would recommend you sit close to a door so you can get out quickly to snap photos or videos of the wildlife when they make an appearance. The tour was not full so the boat was not crowded, it was nice. We saw a huge pod of orcas (the AN10 pod, to be exact), the biggest around that had 30+ family members. The orcas swam around our boat for a good long while and we got so many wonderful photos. We were later told by the captain that pod had not been seen for 8 years!!! What a treat! Later on, we saw 2 transient orcas that were actively hunting seals! It was like National Geographic! We saw harbor seals, otters, stellar sea lions, bald eagles, puffins, and lots of other sea birds. Then, on the way back we saw a 75 foot fin whale that was so close to our boat! It was crazy! We also saw waterfalls, and were able to get super close to one. We saw the Northwestern Glacier calve several times, which was awesome. It sounded like thunder when the ice cracked. The crew pulled an iceberg out the water for us to look at and take photos of. It was like the day just kept getting better and none of us wanted it to end. I highly recommend this tour and would definitely use Kenai Fjords Tours again!

Lisagmd1

Sep 2019

The tour of the Northwestern Fjord was very enjoyable. The ride was very smooth and the crew were extremely helpful and courteous. When I needed to switch up the date (and type) of tour I was taking due to the wildfires - the staff were very understanding and helpful and allowed me to change my tour. Beautiful views - even with the smoke from the fires. We stayed at the glacier for nearly an hour on what was a beautiful day. Very nice!

UkEagle

Aug 2019

Could have been a great tour but too many people with too little deck space. Excellent sightings and commentary. Not great for photographers as could be over three deep with people. Couldn't even sit together for lunch