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Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise from Seward
Anchorage, United States of America
Hop aboard one of Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruises, and take an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This must-do tour from Seward offers the chance to view whales, birds and other wildlife as you cruise past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords. You’ll visit seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy lunch as you listen to onboard commentary from the captain!
From an observation deck aboard your comfortable cruise, watch the Alaskan wilderness awaken! Starting your six-hour cruise at either 8am or 11:30am – your choice – board your vessel from Seward and prepare to take in some of Alaska’s most breathtaking surroundings from the water. You’ll be amazed by the vast amount of Alaskan wildlife to be seen – including a variety of whales, sea lions and birdlife.
Each 95-foot-long (29-meter) non-smoking cruise vessel has been customized for maximum comfort, including warm and spacious inside seating with large picture windows and multi-level viewing decks. All vessels are Coast Guard licensed for 150 passengers, equipped with restrooms and accessible to guests with limited mobility. You’ll enjoy a fast cruising speed, with extra time to photograph and view wildlife and glaciers. During your in-depth tour of Kenai Fjords National Park, listen to onboard commentary from your informative captain and learn about the abundant marine life you’re likely to view at peak season. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, sea otters and porpoises as well as humpback, minke and orca whales that inhabit the park. Passing jagged icy cliffs along the Kenai Peninsula, view dramatic fjords and calving glaciers – both alpine and tidewater – amid 700 square miles (1,130 square km) of the Harding Icefield, which blankets the Kenai Mountains in glacier ice.
Enjoy an onboard lunch (see sample menu below) and learn about the ever-changing geology of the Harding Icefield, one of four major ice caps in the United States, which dates back to the ice age and forms the steep fjords. As you cruise approximately 100 miles (160 km) round-trip from Seward, admire the stunning landscape teeming with marine life amid plankton-rich waters – important feeding grounds for the migrating whales.
Your captain will point out migratory seabirds that nest in the Kenai Fjords, as well as other native flora and fauna. Be amused by puffins as they dive underwater and view the rookeries of more than 18 other bird species in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, including black-legged kittiwakes and common murres. Witnessing the vast, untouched beauty of Alaska’s coastal waters, you’ll understand why this wildlife and glacier cruise is Alaska’s most popular!
Very well done - the crew imparts enthusiasm. Captain Brian was the best - ask for him ! A
Review by: Felino L, February 2018
Very good trip and the sea is calm.It was rainy but not too bad. We saw the natural beauty of the sea with whales,otters,dolphins and birds.The sound of the breaking of the ice from the glacier is fantastic. We enjoyed the trip and we recommend this trip.
Review by: DAZ, January 2018
Awesome tour!!! We had the entire day in Seward as we were doing back to back Alaskan cruises and had the day to ourselves. We opted for the Kenai Fjords tours and, even in spite of the occasional raindrops could not have more thrilled with the experience. It was a picture postcard adventure if there ever was one. Highly Recommended!!!
Review by: Mukund M, September 2017
Wow! This was the most amazing experience ever! I have been on the Holland America cruise across Glacier Bay, but the Kenai Fjords tour from Seward outdid everything!! Simply brilliant! Captain Mike and staff Emma and team were amazing! Highly recommended if one is considering to get up and close to the glaciers!!
Review by: Alfred F Salvador, September 2017
Amazing one of a kind glacier and wildlife tour.
Review by: Mike G, August 2017
Incredibly awesome experience to have such an up close experience with the glaciers. The whale watching as we were approaching the area was such a great added bonus to experience._br/_ Highly recommended!!
Review by: Michael W, August 2017
The cruise was great. We were able to see everything they advertised. The captain was very informative and gave everyone an opportunity to see everything.
Review by: gregorymcd, June 2017
Great tour!! Friendly staff, VERY knowledgeable Captain and incredible scenery. VERY good value for money!!
Review by: Santoso S, June 2017
We took the cruise to Kenai Fjords from Seward, the boat was clean and comfortable, the weather was perfect still chilly though. We were lucky to see almost all the wild life that we hoped to see, the whales, killing whales, sea lions and birds. We came to the glacier pretty close right in front of it.._br/_ The crews were fantastic and friendly, the overall trip was pleasant and enjoyable. Thanks to the Captain and crews.
Review by: Julie J, June 2017
Second year of Alaska vacationing----second time on this tour. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! Pleasant, knowledgeable staff. Delicious hot coffee and hot chocolate.....plenty of wild critters..... looking forward to going again next year. The gift shop is also EXCELLENT. Worth every penny.
Review by: wermi57866, June 2017
Great commentary and tour. Saw lots of orca whales, seals and eagles. Staff was informative, helpful and friendly.
Review by: wermi57866, May 2017
Great commentary and tour. Saw lots of orca whales, seals and eagles. Staff was informative, helpful and friendly.
Review by: Therese Camille A, January 2017
Nice day out! I've never seen Fjords that close.
Review by: Tina S, November 2016
One of the Highlights on our amazing vacation
Review by: Michelle, November 2016
Great day out. The captain and the weather made this tour a hit.
Review by: Paul H, September 2016
Trip was wonderful. Waters were a little rough however this was to be expected with the weather during the trip. Staff was fantastic and highly accommodating and attentive to those that had difficulties due to the high waves.
Review by: Gordon L, September 2016
The weather turned bad and the trip was cut down considerably. No tidewater glaciers on this trip. Some passengers got seasick. We will have to come back and try again.
Review by: Linda E, September 2016
Beautiful scenery and great commentary by the Captain
Review by: Sharon M, August 2016
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. We planned the tour the day before we were to board a cruise ship down the inside straight to Vancouver. Out of all the tours we participated in with the cruise, the Kenai Fjords Cruise was by far the BEST!!! We were able to see Orcas, Humpbacks, Otters, Puffins, Stellar Seals, and the beautiful coast line. Thank you Captain and ship mates for a wonderful tour, great service and yummy food. We would go again in a heartbeat if we're ever up in Seward again.
Review by: Min Tao H, August 2016
Nice trip
Review by: bellus.mg, August 2016
The ship's captain gave us the tour of a lifetime. Genuinely interested in getting patrons up close to seeing the best of Alaska's wildlife. He provided a treasure trove of knowledge about the environment. This is a must see venue for anyone that comes to Alaska.
Review by: Candace J, August 2016
Fabulous weather made this tour even better! Our captain and crew were very knowledgeable about wildlife...we saw orcas, sea lions, sea otters, puffins, humpbacks, and glacier calving. It is chilly so bring hats, gloves, and layers as we had the bow of the boat to ourselves with most passengers sitting inside! Beautiful to see Alaska off land as we were not cruisers! Definitely would recommend.
Review by: Tara W, August 2016
They took us out to see whales and we did. We also saw mountain goats, we also saw harbor seals, stellar seals as well. They were on time and treated us well. I would recommend this excursion.
Review by: rpmungo, August 2016
Wonderful. The captain was exceptional. His narrative was informative , humorous and made a huge difference in the overall experience.
Review by: William S, August 2016
It was good for the amount of time we had. The captain was very knowledgable. You provided a lunch and charged for the drink? You did offer a glass of water from the ships potable water supply. I did not partake.
Review by: Carol S, August 2016
Was a lovely, enlightening trip. Captain was so well spoken and informative. Loved the boat trip. The dinner was not the greatest but nice that you provided.
Review by: Carol S, July 2016
Was a lovely, enlightening trip. Captain was so well spoken and informative. Loved the boat trip. The dinner was not the greatest but nice that you provided.
Review by: John B, July 2016
The captain shared a lot of interesting knowledge about marine ecology and was skillful at setting us up for wildlife viewing. Crew were great, too. Luckily, whales breached and slapped the water with their fins the glacier calved a bit--all the things you want to see on such a trip.
This was a fabulous tour with ample views of truly extraordinary scenery and wildlife. You are immersed in the natural beauty of the Kenai Fjords during most of the time on this cruise. I can't imagine a better way to enjoy this park. Expect to see sea otters, Stellar sea lions, puffins, mew gulls, and humpback whales
Review by: Susan V M, July 2016
The tour was over 8 hours, dinner on Fox Island was very good. We did see glaciers calving, whales, seals, etc. The tour captain was patient and thorough and stayed in locations for all possible sightings._br/_ MY only COMPLAINT---there should be a time limit for standing at the bow of the boat as a courtesy to all passengers---many people parked themselves at the bow and never left---this is one of the best locations for photos. A 20 minute stay/or less would be a courtesy to all on board---we all paid the same amount of money---the trains have signs posted on their viewing cars---either have the captain or crew announce a time swap/or ask for courtesy to move from the bow so others have that some opportunity. Other than that, all was fine. Lunch was good, too. Fox Island buffet was very good, and highly organized.
Review by: Kim W, July 2016
Just plain awesome! I think we really got lucky that day given we saw whales, orcas, eagles and everything there was to see! The guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. We highly recommend this for families and a great day.
Review by: Vivek P, July 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Shaojing L, July 2016
Ok tour. It's highly streamlined and everything is watered down comparing with glacier and wildlife tours from Valdez.
Review by: yuke z, July 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Steve Z, July 2016
Very crowded, but, very knowledgeable crew. We ended up sitting outside on the back of the boat.It was the best seat in the house!
Review by: Pamela D G, July 2016
This was a great tour, so much to see. The captain and crew were awesome.
Review by: Evey T, June 2016
Fantastic tour. Captain was very intelligent and showed us the beauty of Kenai Fjords. We saw many whales breaching, puffins,otter,sea lions,seals,bear. I would highly recommend this tour to all !!!!!!!
Review by: Wade T B, June 2016
The tour was fabulous! We saw breaching humpback whales, A pod of Orca whales sealions, see otters, seals, Puffins, had a great meal, and the boat was very comfortable with great amenities.
Review by: Delaine M, June 2016
The tour was fabulous and the crew did a terrific job providing terrific viewing of wildlife. We even went zipping to a spot to see orcas at the end. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Review by: Matthew H, June 2016
Saw all kinds of wildlife during the trip. Very good crew and captain.
Review by: Blueize22, June 2016
Wonderful experience. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Be sure to take Bonine or Dramamine and get some ginger ice chips at their store if you are prone to motion sickness. They even baked chocolate chip cookies for everyone on the way back to port. A worthwhile tour for all ages. We saw or as, humpbacks, puffins and more.
Review by: Lorri A, June 2016
Had a great time, Captain Tim was awesome, very informative! Weather was amazing!!
Review by: mjones3728, September 2015
This was the second time that I've taken this tour and actually saw more wildlife this trip then the last time in 2014. The chocolate chip cookies were a good way to end the day!
Review by: scott l, September 2015
Loved this tour! We were fortunate to have a beautiful day, and fortunate to have Brian as our pilot and narrator. Saw lots of wildlife and calving glaciers. The trip couldn't have been better.
Review by: Will E, September 2015
The staff were friendly and professional. The naturalist on board the boat was interesting and knowledgeable. Our tour was cut short by the wind and waves, but the staff had our refund waiting for us when we got back. I hope to be able to take the whole tour someday.
Review by: Adarsh K, September 2015
It was a wonderful tour. Lunch served was not so great but still best viewing opportunity to see glaciers.
Review by: stuber.neil, August 2015
Tour was an excellent trip around the Alaska fjords and glaciers. Captain went out of his way to make sure we got to see the dolphins, whales, orcas, and eagles. The included lunch was good. I would do it again.
Review by: Leslie C, August 2015
We were very pleased with the tour and felt it was worth what we spent. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about everything we saw: humpback whales, Orca whale, puffins, harbor seals, stellar sea lions, common murres, bald eagles, and my favorite a sea otter who was swimming very close to the vessel. Learning about the landscape fjords, islands, and glaciers was also fascinating. The souvenir booklet we were given at the end of the tour with beautiful photographs and information about the park was a nice surprise and greatly appreciated.
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