Kenai Fjords National Park Full-Day Wildlife Cruise from Seward
by Major Marine Tours
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Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska includes tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife, and rugged coastline. This full-day cruise lasts about 7 and a half hours, departing from Seward at 9:30 a.m. and returning around 5:00 p.m. The vessel travels roughly 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay and into Kenai Fjords National Park. The cruise passes by Bear Glacier, the largest glacier in the park, and Holgate Glacier, where the boat stays about 20 minutes near the front to watch ice calving. The route continues around Cape Aialik into Aialik Bay to view Aialik Glacier, another active tidewater glacier, with opportunities to see calving events. Depending on weather conditions, the boat visits either the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection. These locations host large colonies of nesting seabirds such as puffins, kittiwakes, and cormorants. The captain stops the boat close to the shorelines to allow photo opportunities of sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, and mountain goats commonly seen along the route. Onboard narration is provided by a naturalist, and a deli lunch is included. The heated cabin has reserved seating, binoculars are available for use, and restrooms are onboard. Water, coffee, and tea are also provided, while alcoholic drinks can be purchased separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Major Marine Tours
This cruise departs daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m., lasting about 7 and a half hours. It covers approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park. Because the route extends into the open Gulf of Alaska, the operator does not recommend this cruise for people prone to motion sickness and suggests half-day Resurrection Bay cruises as alternatives.
Kenai Fjords National Park
The 7.5-hour cruise departs daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m., covering approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.
Resurrection Bay
The vessel moves through the protected waters of Resurrection Bay while passengers watch for wildlife and observe the surrounding natural scenery.
Bear Glacier
The cruise passes by Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier located in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Holgate Glacier
Next, the boat stops at Holgate Glacier, an active tidewater glacier. The vessel remains approximately 20 minutes near the glacier front to observe icebergs and potential calving events.
Aialik Glacier
After traveling through Resurrection Bay, the cruise rounds Cape Aialik and enters Aialik Bay. Passengers get their first view of Aialik Glacier, another active tidewater glacier. The boat stops here to watch for calving, where large pieces of ice break off and fall into the water.
Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection
Weather permitting, the cruise visits either the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection. These areas host thousands of nesting seabirds including puffins, kittiwakes, and cormorants. The captain stops the boat close to these nesting sites for photo opportunities. The tour also includes viewing colonies of Steller sea lions on rocky coastlines. Sea otters, bald eagles, and mountain goats are commonly spotted along this portion of the route.
Meeting point
Arrive 1 hour before departure to check-in Meeting Point: 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.
End point
Arrive 1 hour before departure to check-in Meeting Point: 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kenai Fjords National Park Full-Day Wildlife Cruise from Seward
by Major Marine Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$594.66Overview
Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska includes tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife, and rugged coastline. This full-day cruise lasts about 7 and a half hours, departing from Seward at 9:30 a.m. and returning around 5:00 p.m. The vessel travels roughly 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay and into Kenai Fjords National Park. The cruise passes by Bear Glacier, the largest glacier in the park, and Holgate Glacier, where the boat stays about 20 minutes near the front to watch ice calving. The route continues around Cape Aialik into Aialik Bay to view Aialik Glacier, another active tidewater glacier, with opportunities to see calving events. Depending on weather conditions, the boat visits either the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection. These locations host large colonies of nesting seabirds such as puffins, kittiwakes, and cormorants. The captain stops the boat close to the shorelines to allow photo opportunities of sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, and mountain goats commonly seen along the route. Onboard narration is provided by a naturalist, and a deli lunch is included. The heated cabin has reserved seating, binoculars are available for use, and restrooms are onboard. Water, coffee, and tea are also provided, while alcoholic drinks can be purchased separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Major Marine Tours
This cruise departs daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m., lasting about 7 and a half hours. It covers approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park. Because the route extends into the open Gulf of Alaska, the operator does not recommend this cruise for people prone to motion sickness and suggests half-day Resurrection Bay cruises as alternatives.
Kenai Fjords National Park
The 7.5-hour cruise departs daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m., covering approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.
Resurrection Bay
The vessel moves through the protected waters of Resurrection Bay while passengers watch for wildlife and observe the surrounding natural scenery.
Bear Glacier
The cruise passes by Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier located in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Holgate Glacier
Next, the boat stops at Holgate Glacier, an active tidewater glacier. The vessel remains approximately 20 minutes near the glacier front to observe icebergs and potential calving events.
Aialik Glacier
After traveling through Resurrection Bay, the cruise rounds Cape Aialik and enters Aialik Bay. Passengers get their first view of Aialik Glacier, another active tidewater glacier. The boat stops here to watch for calving, where large pieces of ice break off and fall into the water.
Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection
Weather permitting, the cruise visits either the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection. These areas host thousands of nesting seabirds including puffins, kittiwakes, and cormorants. The captain stops the boat close to these nesting sites for photo opportunities. The tour also includes viewing colonies of Steller sea lions on rocky coastlines. Sea otters, bald eagles, and mountain goats are commonly spotted along this portion of the route.
Meeting point
Arrive 1 hour before departure to check-in Meeting Point: 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.
End point
Arrive 1 hour before departure to check-in Meeting Point: 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.