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Kenai Fjords Cruise: Explore Glaciers and Wildlife
4.9
1,334 Ratings
Seward
Experience the beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park on a 6-hour glacier and wildlife cruise. See calving tidewater glaciers, spot whales and sea otters, and enjoy a complimentary deli lunch.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Major Marine Tours - Kenai Fjords Cruise - Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise from Seward by Major Marine Tours
- Kenai Fjords National Park - This cruise will travel about 100 miles round-trip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Resurrection Bay - You’ll travel through Resurrection Bay and continue around Cape Aialik into Aialik Bay to view an active tidewater glacier.
- Holgate Glacier - Get amazing views of Holgate or Aialik glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park
What's Included
- Taxes and fees included
- Binoculars provided
- Reserved heated cabin seating
- Expert Naturalist Narration
- Included lunch
- Complimentary water, coffee, and tea
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Embark on a 6-hour voyage through Kenai Fjords National Park, witnessing a glacier as it sheds ice into the picturesque Aialik Bay. Our seasoned skippers will provide commentary throughout the journey, drawing attention to diverse wildlife including whales, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, and more. Pause at the impressive Holgate or Aialik Glacier and drift among the ice wreckage while observing calving - the spectacle of massive ice portions tumbling into the sea. The trip includes insightful narration from our skipper and a complimentary deli lunch.
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Wheelchair accessibility or limited mobility requests must be submitted ahead of time due to limited seating capability
- Sandwich options are turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian. Please submit choice in advance.
- Guests arriving by train should contact us in advance to ensure you will be scheduled on the correct cruise.
- Please notify if you are arriving by train, cruise ship, driving in, or already in Seward the date of your cruise
Location
1412 4th Ave
4th Avenue
Departure Point: Major Marine Tours Check-In Office at Harbor 360 Hotel
Address: 1412 4th Ave.
Seward, Alaska 99664
If you are driving from Anchorage the morning of your cruise please allow 4 hours for the drive due to construction and traffic on the Seward Highway.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1334 Ratings)
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Michael_h
Aug 31, 2024
One of the best parts to our trip to Alaska - Great boat ride crew were awesome saw whales mountain gots and seals definitely worth the money. We were Skana first class ship very clean and comfortable. Prices on food and drinks very reasonable.
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Appusee
Aug 30, 2024
Highly recommend! - Despite some rough seas, this was an amazing experience. We got to see some killer whales, a bit of humpback whale, Dall's porpoises that swam with the boat and of course the awesome glacier. The crew were very helpful and the captain was the best!
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Rachel_g
Aug 29, 2024
Favorite part of Alaskan trip - Amazing! We loved everything about it!! They had every detail down. The crew, the captain, the entire experience was perfect. We saw a humpback whale, a family of orcas, puffins, lots of other birds, seals, sea lions, sea otters, and the glacier was breathtaking! Thanks guys!
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Annaliese_g
Aug 28, 2024
Great experience - Great excursion! Would do again. Definitely layer up! It gets cold. Hand warmers, foot warmers, and rain coats! We saw a lot of wildlife and were lucky to see a whale, but don’t count on it. The guides were great!
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Shelby_b
Aug 28, 2024
Great Experience - This was an amazing experience! We saw so much wildlife (otters, sea lions, puffins, seals, whales, eagles, and more), and the scenery was incredible!! The boat was clean and well maintained and the captain was very knowledgeable and explained things well. I would highly recommend this experience while you are in Alaska!
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Jeanne_w
Aug 27, 2024
A Stunning Experience - My husband and I enjoyed an unforgettable cruise! The crew of the Skana were exceptional: knowledgeable and service-oriented. The captain was confident and capable, leading an experience rich in Alaska's wildlife and natural beauty. This is a must when visiting Alaska!
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M5800dgrichardn
Aug 27, 2024
Fijords, whales and more. - Excellent trip. Well organized, professional and friendly. They went out of their way to make sue we saw all of the wildlife in the area. This was a 6 hour trip but it went fast,, exciting. Thanks, Rich N.
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Kaitlanj2024
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing Cruise and Wildlife Viewing - Such an amazing trip!! Captain John was very informative and the first mates, Scott and Carrie were amazing!! Everyone was doing their best to make sure that we saw all the wildlife that we could and the views were absolutely STUNNING! We saw mountain goats, stellar sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, sea otters and ORCAS!! Amazing trip and something that I will always remember <3
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Staciehagwood
Aug 31, 2024
Excellent Service and a great lunch. - It was a rainy day, which I have discovered is nearly every day in this part of Alaska. Despite this, we saw sea lions, harbor seals, calving off the Aialik Glacier, and porpoises. Lunch was provided, which was a surprisingly very tasty chicken/corn/bean burrito. Towards the end of the cruise, we were served warm fresh-baked chocolate chips (which we got to smell for a while before being served! What impressed me the most was overhearing one of the staff, right before lunch, tell a patron who was about to order a soft drink, that one would be served with his lunch, in case he wanted to wait and save the money.
It was a great way to spend the rainy day!
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Lorijs1
Aug 28, 2024
Gorgeous views, great captain. Manage your wildlife expectations. - Gorgeous views, captain was fantastic, crew is great, ship is clean and modern. 6 hours felt long. Good snack bar on the boat as well.
I would ensure you call in advance and inquire about what kind of wildfile you can expect to see during the time of year for your visit. With whales all over the website, it never occurred to me to ask if August is a good time to see orcas - which, apparently, it's not - when we checked that morning, the agent said, yeah the orcas are pretty much all gone by August. So manage your expectations for wildlife - nothing is ever certain but for us going out in mid-August, seeing an orca would sadly be a lucky fluke.
It is helpful that the company has several ships out at once and the captains keep in touch, so if one ship sees something they alert the other captains - more eyes on the water.
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