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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $133.83

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Sat 21 Sep

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)

Tanner_C

May 2021

I grew up with the Free Willy movies and having a season pass to Sea World San Diego. Seeing an orca in the wild was at the top of my bucket list. I got to check that one off after this trip. It made me so happy!!

Brenna R

May 2021

Incredibly safe and fun cruise! Really enjoyed viewing Orcas in their natural habitats, it was a great way to spend an afternoon in Seward. I cannot wait to come back & do it again. I felt like the crew did a great job following COVID protocols and made me feel like I was safe while on board. The crew was also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, you can tell they really do love their jobs. I cannot recommend this company enough, such an amazing Alaskan experience!

AliciaRMcEntire

May 2021

We decided to book with this company instead of Kenai Fjords, after reading about smaller tours (maybe this was a misreading on my part). We arrived to a huge boat with several other families and guests. I came to Alaska in hopes to capture Orca Photos. My other friend had taken the Kenai boat the day before with several Orca spotting a so I was hopeful. We read that this wasn’t a set route and that they keep connected with other captains to know where the Orcas are. So we were pretty excited about this Orca adventure. It was also only 4 hours, so our captain and crew (who were all friendly and wonderful) within the first 6 minutes took a 5 minute detour in the bay chasing a sea otter-_-. Which are adorable...but we paid for an Orca cruise and not one of their wildlife cruises (which they also offer). I suppose it being mostly families with toddlers is what made the crew constantly stop for other marine life. So we booked it toward one spot that Orcas we’re spots a few days ago. I assumed we would maybe hit a couple stops but nope, the captain booked it to this one spot...we waited 10 minutes and then pretty much headed back to the dock. We saw a Gray Whale...which the crew took 20-25 minutes following and chasing. I wish this would have been done for Orcas. I assumed they would have called captains that morning to see where they were. This felt like a set route, and we were super disappointed we didn’t get to see a single Orca. I don’t know all the behind the scenes, but I think it’s important to communicate that to guests when you’re selling a very specific tour. I understand that wildlife is just that..wild. But next time it sounds like Kenai Fjords saw a ton more Orcas on their wildlife cruise, instead of us on our Orca cruise. If you’re looking for a short cruise that’s great for toddlers and families this is it. If you’re booking solely on seeing Orcas, then maybe come with lower expectations.