My wife and I visited Seward from Israel. We both wanted to see unusual marine life, the fjords, and the glaciers. We chose Major Marine Tours' 8 1/2 hour tour of the fjord and Northwestern Glacier. The reception people were professional, and the informal breakfast was delicious. The day we selected was cold and cloudy with occasional rain. That did not stop Zack (the tour guide) and Jason (the boat pilot) from making this experience which we will never forget. Zack and Jason both have extensive knowledge of marine animals, birds, and biology. Their explanations were clear, and they answered our questions with a smile. They even offered mini-lectures to each group during short lulls in the excitement. We saw 3 types of killer whales, a sea otter, sea lions, porpoises, all sorts of birds including a bald eagle, and numerous glaciers some of which were breaching. We did not eat the served lunch, but the food looked more than adequate. Free hot drinks were available throughout, and snacks were available for purchase. However, there was little time to eat since the boat regularly slowed in order to allow us time to gather on the outside deck in order to view something of interest. I was wary of taking the 8 1/2 tour since I thought it might be overkill or tiring. In the end, I'm happy we chose that option and we only tired out during the last 30-45 minutes of the return trip. I would very highly recommend this tour company and the 8.5-hour option. Zack is a wonderful guide, host, lecturer, steward, and person. We cannot thank him enough for the effort you made on our behalf. Jason's piloting and explanations were also much appreciated.