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

Make a reservation

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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)

Todd G

Aug 2018

Very disappointed in this tour. Yes, it is one of the most amazing places in Alaska, but you’re crowded onto a ship with 149 other people. This was booked through our lodge as part of our package so we didn’t know what to really expect, expect Seward is a port town and 3000 people invade the town daily. The weather Belmont although it was foggy for most of the trip out. We did a couple breaches of humpback whales, and the rest of boat encroached on every inch of space on the bow. We also saw harbor seals, sea lions and spent 20 minutes at a glacier before heading back. They do serve lunch with your ticket purchase and I would recommend buying the $8.95 cup and refill it for free on the boat. You get more bang for the buck. The gift shop was nice but disappointed with selections. Found a really nice sweatshirt but they didn’t have my size and none in the back. We did find several Christmas gifts for this year. So that was good.

Fei L

Aug 2018

This is our first trip to Alaska. We took one day cruise (8.5 hours) to Northwestern Fjord. We are so lucky: the weather is perfect, water is calm. Our captain Sheri kept a constant look out for wildlife. We saw: Sea Otter, Orca, Porpoise, Seals, Sea Lions, Jellyfish, Puffin, Humpback whales, Bald Eagle.. Our cruse stopped in front glacier and everyone took a lot of pictures and enjoyed the nature view. Highly recommend this cruise.

Mark L

Aug 2018

We took this day-long cruise from Seward to Northwestern Fjord. The route is to sail south out of Resurrection Bay, and then turn north into Northwestern Fjord. We boarded the boat in the morning, and they told us that they were expecting very rough conditions on the open ocean when we departed Resurrection Bay. They said they were not sure they would be able to make it into Northwestern Fjord, but they would try. But they also said that if we wanted, we could re-book for another day, or we could just get a refund on our tickets. We decided to re-book for the following day, which turned out to be a very good decision. The weather was perfect. The cruise itself was really excellent. We had commentary on a clear PA system from our guide, who was very familiar with both the wildlife and history of the area. The crew kept a lookout for wildlife, and the skipper navigated the boat so we could get good views of them. We saw quite a few whales, two separate pods of orcas (killer whales), sea otters, sea lions, a black bear on shore, and many species of birds. There were some birders on board who were quite happy by the end of the trip. We also had pretty close-up looks at some glaciers, and were entertained by an enormous ice avalanche on one of them. And, of course, the scenery was fantastic.