We chose to do the all day cruise that included dinner on Fox Island. Could not have been a prettier day. If sitting outside on the bow is important to you, get there early, those spots went fast. We were fine on the inside.
Sightings of marine life started early, we ended up seeing, sea otters, harbor seals, a pod of orcas (killer whales) Dalls porpoise, humpbacks & stellar sea lions. Then there were the birds, puffins, horned & tufted, guillemots, Rhinoceros auklets, & red faced cormorants. Just fabulous to see all these different creatures in one trip.
And then there was the Aialik Glacier, absolutely awesome. The captain took us very close, so close that he joked some of us might be thinking the T word (Titanic) He also made sure everyone was satisfied with the length of time we stopped so everyone was happy with their picture taking.
Lunch was good, in fact I liked it better than our Fox Island dinner, a chicken rollup with chips. If you wanted to there were several choices of dressings to add flavor if you wished. Also a fully stocked snack bar.
It was a great day on the water! A highlight on my trip to Alaska. And just when you think things can't get any better. As you boarded from Fox Island, you were met with a still warm!! chocolate chip cookie. Loved it.
Keep in mind if you are going to shop at the gift shop once back in Seward, if you show your ticket you get 20% off.
Highly recommend this trip.