Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier and Wildlife Boat Tour from Seward
by The Alaska Collection
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✓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.$462.54Overview
This six-hour boat tour from Seward navigates Kenai Fjords National Park, a region shaped by glaciers and home to diverse wildlife. The cruise passes alpine and tidewater glaciers, including options to see Aialik or Holgate Glacier, where visitors may witness ice calving into the ocean. Along the way, the boat visits seabird rookeries within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, an area of thousands of islands known for its seabird populations. The journey starts in Resurrection Bay at Seward’s Small Boat Harbor and moves through waters where seals, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, eagles, and whales can often be spotted. The captain provides commentary throughout the cruise, sharing details about the landscape and animals. Lunch is included on board during the trip. Passengers should dress in layers for all weather conditions. Recommended items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, and a camera. A vegetarian lunch option is available if requested when booking. For travelers arriving by Alaska Railroad the same day, late train arrival may cause missed departure, but alternate tours may be available depending on space.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kenai Fjords National Park
This six-hour ocean cruise travels along steep rock walls, dense forests, glaciers, and wildlife-rich coasts of Kenai Fjords National Park. Passengers can see seals, sea otters, and sea lions resting on rocks, puffins and eagles flying overhead, and sometimes whales playing in the water.
360 min
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
The boat visits seabird rookeries located within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, which consists of 2,400 islands, headlands, rocks, islets, spires, and reefs, known for its large seabird population.
Cruise around Cape Ailiak
The cruise passes Cape Ailiak, offering views of Aialik Bay and its glaciers. Passengers can see mountain peaks rising from the Harding Icefield’s snow and ice fields.
Aialik or Holgate Glacier
The tour includes a visit to one of two tidewater glaciers: Aialik or Holgate. Both glaciers are surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests, and tall mountains. Visitors often see ice chunks breaking off and falling into the ocean. Harbor seals may also be spotted nearby.
Holgate Glacier
Holgate Glacier is a towering tidewater glacier with steep cliffs and dense forests. Ice calving events can be observed here. Occasionally, black bears have been seen on beaches in Holgate Arm.
Resurrection Bay
The tour begins at Seward’s Small Boat Harbor and travels through Resurrection Bay while guides provide information about Kenai Fjords National Park.
Meeting point
Located on 4th Avenue in Seward, Alaska directly across the street from the Breeze Inn, and on the water where the small boat harbor is located. A few blocks south of the Train Depot.
End point
Located on 4th Avenue in Seward, Alaska directly across the street from the Breeze Inn, and on the water where the small boat harbor is located. A few blocks south of the Train Depot.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier and Wildlife Boat Tour from Seward
by The Alaska Collection
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.$462.54Overview
This six-hour boat tour from Seward navigates Kenai Fjords National Park, a region shaped by glaciers and home to diverse wildlife. The cruise passes alpine and tidewater glaciers, including options to see Aialik or Holgate Glacier, where visitors may witness ice calving into the ocean. Along the way, the boat visits seabird rookeries within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, an area of thousands of islands known for its seabird populations. The journey starts in Resurrection Bay at Seward’s Small Boat Harbor and moves through waters where seals, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, eagles, and whales can often be spotted. The captain provides commentary throughout the cruise, sharing details about the landscape and animals. Lunch is included on board during the trip. Passengers should dress in layers for all weather conditions. Recommended items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, and a camera. A vegetarian lunch option is available if requested when booking. For travelers arriving by Alaska Railroad the same day, late train arrival may cause missed departure, but alternate tours may be available depending on space.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kenai Fjords National Park
This six-hour ocean cruise travels along steep rock walls, dense forests, glaciers, and wildlife-rich coasts of Kenai Fjords National Park. Passengers can see seals, sea otters, and sea lions resting on rocks, puffins and eagles flying overhead, and sometimes whales playing in the water.
360 min
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
The boat visits seabird rookeries located within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, which consists of 2,400 islands, headlands, rocks, islets, spires, and reefs, known for its large seabird population.
Cruise around Cape Ailiak
The cruise passes Cape Ailiak, offering views of Aialik Bay and its glaciers. Passengers can see mountain peaks rising from the Harding Icefield’s snow and ice fields.
Aialik or Holgate Glacier
The tour includes a visit to one of two tidewater glaciers: Aialik or Holgate. Both glaciers are surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests, and tall mountains. Visitors often see ice chunks breaking off and falling into the ocean. Harbor seals may also be spotted nearby.
Holgate Glacier
Holgate Glacier is a towering tidewater glacier with steep cliffs and dense forests. Ice calving events can be observed here. Occasionally, black bears have been seen on beaches in Holgate Arm.
Resurrection Bay
The tour begins at Seward’s Small Boat Harbor and travels through Resurrection Bay while guides provide information about Kenai Fjords National Park.
Meeting point
Located on 4th Avenue in Seward, Alaska directly across the street from the Breeze Inn, and on the water where the small boat harbor is located. A few blocks south of the Train Depot.
End point
Located on 4th Avenue in Seward, Alaska directly across the street from the Breeze Inn, and on the water where the small boat harbor is located. A few blocks south of the Train Depot.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.