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Kenai Fjords Cruise: Explore Glaciers and Wildlife
4.9
1,343 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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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)
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1343 Ratings)
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Lyn298888
Mar 23, 2025
AWESOME SEA LIFE - We enjoyed the Spring Resurrection Bay Tour so much. We got to see all kinda wild life from sea otters to whales. They had a fantastic lunch and even a vegan option. The crew and staff were super friendly and the captain she was very knowledgeable about everything on the tour this is definitely a must do if visiting anywhere in Alaska. They even baked us cookies!!!
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Kaiwiki
Mar 17, 2025
Family Friendly amazing crew - The captain saved my son‘s adventure by helping him with his sensory issues. hands down one of the best days we’ve had in years we saw a bunch of wildlife. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Can’t wait to do this again. I would recommend this trip for anyone with children. I also appreciated the captain reminding adults to make space for kids to view the wildlife. It was very thoughtful of him and appreciated.
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Terryfl1
Sep 29, 2024
Great day on the water, great company, great staff, great boats, and great wildlife! - My wife and I really enjoyed our cruise with Marine tours. It was enf of the season and we were scheduled to go on Sunday, but the contacted us Friday and said bad weather was moving in and asked if there was any way we could make it on Saturday as the Sunday cruise would likely be cancelled or shortened. We were actually boarding our flights and had to rearrange some things, but we made it on Saturday and we are glad we did. It ended up being the only sunny day of our vacation. The cruise, the staff and the views were incredible. The wildlife was plentiful and the glacier was amazing. They sent out two boats instead of overcrowding a single boat and the boats spotless and looked brand new. The food was good and we even enjoyed a special margarita (I don't want to spoil the surprise). I would highly recommend this tour, but remember no jumping allowed on the boat :)
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Hikerfw1974
Sep 28, 2024
Clean boat, nice viewing of Fjords National Park, cool seals, mountain goats and friendly female staff on the boat - I was a solo traveler on 9/25/24 and I went on the 4 hour wildlife tour. The 3 ladies working on the ship were very kind, very friendly, and had excellent customer service. They even had binoculars you can use for free. The nice lady named Carson showed me how to adjust them. The tour was very nice. Although I did not see puffins or orcas like I had hoped, I saw a group of cool sea lions, harbor seals, a couple of eagles and sea otters, and amazing and impressive mountain goats. The boat went to Kenai Fjords National Park and the scenery was amazing with the glaciers and the mountains. I also saw a rainbow which was very cool. The boat was very clean and plenty of free coffee and hot tea. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seward, AK.
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Gonzalezangie
Sep 28, 2024
You can tell when someone love what they do, that's Marine Tours. - This cruise from Seward to Kenai Fjord was absolutely amazing. The crew and captain made our vacation magical. The narration along the cruise was spectacular. We loved the wildlife watching. The glacier alkali was out of this world, and the service on board was phenomenal. I find people in Alaska so genuine and warm. 100% recommended. Thank you so much, Marine Tours.
You can tell when someone love their job!
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Go758689
Sep 26, 2024
Great Experience. - Great views and saw Sea lions, sea otters, two whales, and of course the Glaciers. Our Captain was great and experienced. Good sandwiches provided. We would do it again for sure.
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Hshonleine
Sep 26, 2024
Great excursion, compulsory program for Alaska travelers - At first, the price of over 150 dollars per person (on the stated price of $139 comes the tax) seemed very high.
During the boat tour, this became relativized. We have seen and observed quite a lot of animals. The captain has made sufficiently long stops and made detailed and understandable comments on loudspeakers.
In addition, coffee, tea and water are available free of charge on board.
Soft drinks cost just $2.
Beer for $7 is moderate (drawn only ale, unfortunately). On the other hand, cocktails for $8 are cheap again and taste good.
Binoculars are also included in the price.
The bottom line is that we did everything right with the trip.
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Lucymontgomery
Sep 25, 2024
Great way to see the Alaskan coast! - We really enjoyed the cruise! The Alaskan coastline is absolutely beautiful and we saw an incredible amount of wildlife, include humpback whales, orcas, otters, numerous birds and a few mountain goats! We also got very close to a glacier and enjoyed cocktails cooled by glacial ice. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient -- I highly recommend cruising with Major Marine!
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Angela_s
Sep 23, 2024
Breathtaking Views - We took the 6 hour glacier and wildlife cruise. The glaciers were spectacular as well as the views. The wildlife was minimal, but it was late in the season (Sept). The boat was top notch, and the staff was stellar. I’d love to take another cruise in the summer to see more wildlife.
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Katiemw8393gi
Nov 18, 2024
Enjoyable experience, But few issues for solo travelers - Unfortunately, the day I went was rainy, and the weather was so cold and unpleasant, but overall, I still had a good experience. The staffs were friendly and service-oriented, and the narration was great. I got to see some amazing animals.
One thing I would like to mention is the management of solo travelers. I was assigned to sit with a large family who seemed to have little regard for manners and acted as if I didn't exist. The worst part was when I went outside with my bag, and when I returned, they had taken my seat. Perhaps they thought I would never come back, but that was my seat. This even happened twice, but for the second time, they apologized to me so I will let it slide.
I understand this wasn't directly your fault, it was more about the behavior of those individuals. However, I still want to provide this feedback in the hope that a better solution might be found for solo travelers to avoid situations like this in the future.
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