Orca Quest Cruise

Overview

Explore the world of Alaska's orca whales on the only orca-focused cruise in Seward! Cruise Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park in search of orca whales, distinguishable by their prominent dorsal fins and fascinating social behavior. Rather than following a set cruise route, our Captains take you to places where orcas have recently been seen, giving you a unique cruising experience every day. Learn about these whales from our local Captains and naturalist crew members. Hear the orca's haunting calls through our onboard hydrophone.

City: Seward

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $133.83

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $133.83

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What's Included

Educational narration by an experienced captain

Use of binoculars while onboard

Restroom on board

All taxes and fees included in price

Water, coffee, and tea

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Face masks provided for travellers
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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (71)

Samantha_M

May 2021

Absolutely amazing, we saw so many whales in Agnes cove! It was definitely one of the most memorable place I’ve ever been!

amandajoyh

May 2021

It was a fantastic trip. We did the Orca Quest Tour on May 25, 2021. Captain Gary did an excellent job navigating and giving tidbits of knowledge and information while out. There's a snack bar with food and drinks as well as restrooms for use while aboard. I am from Fort Worth, TX and found a tshirt and jacket was fine, but I did bring my scarf and hat just in case. By the end of the trip the cold had definitely gotten to me and I was thankful inside was heated. This is my first whale watching tour out of Seward, they cautioned that there are no guarantees to see whales, but that the season was right for Orca's. Seating was first come first served, I would recommend you get a good window seat inside, a few guests tried to get outside seats and that's going to be terribly cold while the boat travels, they eventually moved inside. Plus people will stand in front of the seats outside anyway. We were able to see a humpback whale and many, many orca pods. Seals were seen inside the harbor, and puffins and porpoises met us when we got out into more of the open waters. The captain navigated to try and match their path and it led to about an hour of drifting while they circled around a few times. Overall it was excellent and I want to do one of the longer tours in the future.

NJH1978

May 2021

First time ever on whale watching tour. Main objective is to look for Orcas but we also got to see a humpback! Cabin is roomy but the upper deck was the best viewing area just because the front windows in the cabin get filled up quickly.