My wife and I joined the 8.5-hour Northwestern Cruise during our honeymoon trip in August and we were so glad that we selected the full-day experience. The crew – John, Scott, and Shannon – went above and beyond to make our boat excursion as enjoyable as possible. They announced animal sightings and provided on-boat binocular rentals with informative wildlife brochures, helping us to identify orcas, bald eagles, puffins, seals, sea lions, mountain goats, and more. The crew eagerly answered all of our questions about wildlife and the Seward peninsula, and Scott volunteered to take many photos for us, especially in front of the breathtaking Northwestern glacier. Scott and Shannon served up some delicious cocktails with real glacial ice – we highly recommend that you get one!
Please note that the weather can be unpredictable and tall waves might make portions of the trip rocky – take motion sickness medication before the trip or ask the crew for Dramamine on-board. Fortunately, Scott and Shannon took great care of everyone who was feeling seasick, allowing affected guests to recover quickly. The hosts define the quality of an experience like this one, and our Major Marine cruise guides were the primary reason that our Northwestern Cruise was the best day of our honeymoon trip.