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)

Gurinder S

Jul 2019

This trip was one of the highlight Alaska experiences for me. Everyone in this company from office to boat crew and captain were top notch professionals. They made sure everyone on board is treated like their family and ensured a trip of a lifetime. I have no words to describe how great this company is and the tour itself is a dream. I was fortunate enough to see killer whales hunting sea lions, eagles, icebergs, bears, waterfalls, sea lions, puffins, kittiwake colonies, ring seals, and other sights that can only be seen on Northwest Fjord tour in kenai National Park. Northwest glacier calving is a memory etched forever. Thanks so much for making this such a wonderful 11 hour trip.

RunDMC2

Jul 2019

We took this 9 hour tour in June 2019 and loved it! We saw LOADS of wildlife (orcas, humpback whales, harbor seals, sea lions, lots and lots of birds) and the scenery was gorgeous. The captain was really great about explaining what we were seeing. There was generally plenty of room for everyone to see, even if you didn't get to stand right up front next to the railing. We were able to get right up close to the glacier and watched huge chunks of ice fall off. The food onboard was good (cinnamon roll and juice for breakfast, chicken wrap and chips for lunch, and a fresh baked cookie for a late afternoon snack). I would absolutely do this trip again, it was worth every penny.

NcGhiagirl

Jun 2019

After traveling to many places around the world and taking probably hundreds of tours/excursions, we were expecting to see Alaskan wildlife. What we saw were a few animals (lots of gulls) from a distance. The photos of this tour are VERY exaggerated. You get about 1/2 mile from Northwestern glacier, but because it’s retreating, it’s less impressive than you expect. No calfing glaciers and certainly no massive sheets of ice towering above you. I guess the photos were taken years ago or from some odd angle. As for wildlife, we saw a couple of whales at a distance.... basically some spouting water. Nothing like a whale breaching or close to you. Apparently whales have LEFT RESURRECTION BAY because it’s too warm this year.... We saw a few seals at a distance. A few puffins on a rock far away. Some sea lions at maybe 1/2 mile away. We saw way, way more sea lions just laying on piers in the US, South America, etc. Even with a DSLR 300 mm lens, you can’t get a look at the face of any bird (except tons of gulls) or animal...you are too far away. Maybe that is enough for some, but IMO the photos on the website could not have been taken by any average person on this tour even with a good DSLR. As to scenery, There are forest fires raging. So, 3/4 of the tour you can’t see much at all. The captain would say “over there is a mountain or a glacier, which we can’t see because of smoke.” You cannot get a photo of an Alaskan mountain at all... too much smoke. While not their fault, how can they charge us the same as others who can actually see mountains? The captain did his very best and the crew were super, super nice. The food was pretty good and drinks very reasonably priced. But, With limited whales and wildlife due to warm weather, and no scenery due to smoke, they should have cancelled this tour or refunded some of our money. Totally not worth $400 for a couple.