Whale Watching: Gray Whale Migration Tour

Embark on a 4-hour Spring Wildlife Cruise in Resurrection Bay. Witness gray whales, orcas, sea lions, and more in their natural Alaskan habitat.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1412 4th Ave - Embark on the first cruise of the season to explore wildlife and breathtaking scenery in Resurrection Bay. The Spring Wildlife Cruise navigates through Resurrection Bay to the Gulf of Alaska’s edge, seeking the return of our seasonal visitors. Keep an eye out for Steller sea lions, sea otters, Dall’s porpoises, harbor seals, bald…
What's Included
  • All taxes and fees included
  • Use of binoculars
  • Free coffee, tea, and water
  • Narration by an experienced captain
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-hour expedition into the safeguarded Resurrection Bay waters to observe the annual migration of gray whales through Alaskan regions. Each year, these mammals traverse over 5,000 miles from Baja to the Bering and Chukchi Seas in their quest for nourishment. They usually commence their migration in late February and journey through Alaskan…

Location
1412 4th Ave
4th Avenue
Departure Point: Major Marine Tours Check-In Desk at Harbor 360 Hotel Address: 1412 4th Ave. Seward, Alaska 99664
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Taletha_a
Jul 27, 2025
A must do! - The captain was amazing. We didn’t see any whales during our visit but since it wasn’t the right time of year we knew there was little chance. However, the captain tried really hard to find them and we saw all kinds of other beautiful wildlife. This is a must do excursion no matter the time of year!
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Pioneer428014
May 12, 2025
4 hour tour - Major Marine tours crew was great. We saw black bear, gray whale, dall sheep or Mt goats, Dallas porpoise and lots of sea birds. It was a beautiful day. We saw Bear glacier and the spires. A great price for a 4 hour tour.
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Justcurious85
May 9, 2025
4 hour tour - Great tour. All the staff members were informative and friendly. The captain did a wonderful job with steering the boat. We were lucky to such a clear day.
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Tatum_q
May 8, 2025
Incredible Experience! - This was an incredible experience! The boat itself was spacious with plenty of indoor and outdoor areas to take in the views. We saw so much wildlife! A humpback whale, sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagles and playful dall’s porpoises that swam along the boat. The scenery with the mountains and glaciers in the background was spectacular! We highly recommend this cruise. Our captain was amazing at handling the boat and educating us, and the crew was kind, helpful and clearly love what they do. Take the tour! It’s something you will always remember!
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Arash
May 7, 2025
Unforgettable Wildlife Cruise in Resurrection Bay - I had a fantastic experience on the Resurrection Bay cruise. The staff were exceptionally friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about nature, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We saw an incredible variety of wildlife including humpback whales, seals, sea lions, gulls, bald eagles, mountain goats, and most impressively, a pod of killer whales. It was truly an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this tour. A solid five-star adventure!
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Daydream47636862089
May 3, 2025
Amazing experience for first time visit to Alaska - The folks at Major Marine Tours were super friendly and helpful. The captain and deck hands all knew the area & wildlife so they were super informative. Even though it was chilly & rainy, we were spotting sea animals within just a few minutes of leaving the harbor and the scenery was still amazing. We did the 4 hour spring wildlife tour & will definitely book another experience with Major Marine Tours next time we visit Alaska!
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Gunnarh832
May 2, 2025
We would do this again - This was very fun! We saw so many different mammals. I was super excited to see my first whale. We saw many humpback whales. They have free coffee and tea as well. Nice for a cold day.
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Diego_r
Apr 26, 2025
It’s an extremely nice... - It’s an extremely nice experience!!! Don’t. Worry about being out in the cold for the whole trip. They have plenty of room inside the cabins for you and you family.
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Stephanie_p
Apr 25, 2025
We saw Orcas! Fabulous experience! - Captain Lauren heard about an Orca sighting and took us to see them. She and the crew pointed out lots of wildlife and interesting land formations. Definitely a trip worth taking.
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Brook_l
Apr 22, 2025
Make sure if you are not... - Make sure if you are not a local and used to the cold to bundle up. They have everything you need if you were to get boat sickness
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