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Kenai Fjords Cruise: Glacier and Wildlife Dinner
4.7
33 Ratings
Seward
Embark on an extraordinary 5 1/2-hour wildlife and glacier cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board and spot whales, birds, and other wildlife. Don’t miss this must-do tour from Seward!
Embark on an extraordinary 5 1/2-hour wildlife and glacier cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board and spot whales, birds, and other wildlife. Don’t miss this must-do tour from Seward!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kenai Fjords National Park - Experience the majestic rock walls, verdant forests, cascading glaciers, and diverse wildlife as you travel up the coast from Seward on one of our six distinctive ocean cruises. Glide by seals, sea otters, and sea lions basking on rocky shores. Observe puffins and eagles soaring overhead. Marvel at the sight of whales…
- Kenai Fjords National Park - Experience the majestic rock walls, verdant forests, cascading glaciers, and diverse wildlife as you travel up the coast from Seward on one of our six distinctive ocean cruises. Glide by seals, sea otters, and sea lions basking on rocky shores. Observe puffins and eagles soaring overhead. Marvel at the sight of whales playing in the sea - all these iconic Alaskan sights are easily accessible on our wildlife and glacier cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Aialik Bay - Cruise and discover the picturesque waters, coves, and wildlife of Aialik Bay.
- Resurrection Bay - Journey through Resurrection Bay as our captain expertly navigates you to Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Aialik Glacier - Visit one of two breathtaking tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Aialik Glacier is encircled by steep cliffs, dense forests, and towering mountain peaks. Visitors might witness stunning calving events as ice chunks break and crash into the ocean. Keep an eye out for harbor seals.
- Holgate Glacier - A magnificent tidewater glacier. Visit one of two breathtaking tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Like Aialik, Holgate Glacier is surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests, and towering mountain peaks. Visitors might witness stunning calving events as ice chunks break and crash into the ocean. Although rare, black bears have been spotted on the beaches in Holgate Arm.
- Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge - The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge consists of 2,400 islands, headlands, rocks, islets, spires, and reefs and is renowned for its abundance of seabirds.
What's Included
- 6 hour glacier and wildlife sightseeing and dinner cruise
- Dinner
- On-board wildlife guide
- On-board restrooms
- 6 hour glacier and wildlife sightseeing and dinner cruise
- Dinner
- On-board wildlife guide
- On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
- Additional Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Additional Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
While other day cruises return to Seward, this 6-hour evening journey embarks towards Kenai Fjords National Park. Sail across the glacier-blue waters, watching for whales, seals, puffins, and other iconic marine wildlife, as the captain imparts a wealth of northern insights. Delight in a special multi-course dinner, served on-board as you travel to…
While other day cruises return to Seward, this 6-hour evening journey embarks towards Kenai Fjords National Park. Sail across the glacier-blue waters, watching for whales, seals, puffins, and other iconic marine wildlife, as the captain imparts a wealth of northern insights. Delight in a special multi-course dinner, served on-board as you travel to either the breathtaking Holgate Glacier or the majestic Aialik Glacier.
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately; layers are recommended
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars and camera recommended
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Check in is 1 hour before departure time
Location
Kenai Fjords Tours
4th Avenue
On Fourth Ave at the Small Boat Harbor, directly across the street from the Breeze Inn.
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
4.7
(33 Ratings)
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Williamb2258
Oct 3, 2024
Unforgettable Marine Tour in Seward, Alaska - My final stop in Alaska was in Seward, where I embarked on a marine tour from Resurrection Bay to visit a glacier. This tour was an incredible experience, offering sightings of bald eagles, sea otters, sea lions, and even a humpback whale. Our guides and boat captain did a fantastic job ensuring we had ample opportunities to see all these amazing sites.
The journey through Resurrection Bay was breathtaking, with stunning views of coastal forests, dramatic landscapes, and sightings of mountain goats along the rugged coastline. We also saw eagles, cormorants, and puffins. Our boat captain made frequent stops, allowing us to marvel at these sights and capture some fantastic photos. While the glacier was our main goal, the ride through the bay was filled with so much beauty that it felt like a highlight in itself.
Once we reached open sea, we made our way to Aialik Bay. Fortunately, we had good weather and calm seas, making this part of the trip very comfortable, especially inside the cozy cabin.
Entering Aialik Bay, we were greeted by majestic mountains reflecting off the water. Aialik Glacier, part of the Kenai Fjords National Park and fed by the Harding Icefield, was an awe-inspiring sight. We drifted slowly towards the glacier through ice fields, with otters swimming and sea lions lounging on the ice.
This was a dinner cruise, and while the food was good, it wasn't particularly special, possibly because we were there during lunch. However, the crew added a fun twist by bringing aboard some ice from the glacier, which we got to hold. Other ice chunks were used to make Glacier Margaritas, which was a fun and unique experience.
Overall, the tour was incredibly enjoyable, offering stunning natural views, abundant wildlife, and a pleasant lunch. The staff were all helpful and provided a great experience.
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386marilyna
Aug 2, 2024
Epic!! - Best sightseeing cruise ever! We were lucky enough to see mountain goats, jellyfish swimming, an otter eating an octopus, porpoise jumping, puffins, up close glacier, harbor seals, sea lions, one eagle and the best thing of all, about 14 gray humpback whales bubble feeding. It was like something in National Geographic!! Phenomenal!!! The captain was a great guide and knowledgeable about all things!
Highly recommend!
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Susan_l
Jul 12, 2024
Great trip - We saw many different types of wildlife including sealife and birds. The crew was great and I recommend this trip to everyone.
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Coastal597035
Jul 8, 2024
Kenai Fjords Tours Dinner Cruise - This is truly an amazing trip. We take all our out of town friends and family on this dinner cruise! It is so relaxing and having dinner while cruising or while slowly moving in front of the massive glaciers is incredible! Highly recommended! I am a Seward resident and I love this trip.
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Michael_s
Jun 12, 2024
Best Experience Ever!!!! - Best experience ever! The beauty of Alaska’s Kenai Fjords is mind blowing. The captain and the crew were amazing. There is nothing more spectacular than nature. Humpback whales, orca, puffin, and so much more. The dinner cruise was worth every penny. We would do this again in a heartbeat!!!!
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Wyomingdad
Aug 16, 2023
A once-in-a-lifetime experience - I booked this dinner cruise at the last moment before our trip. I am so happy that we did because it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We saw everything from mountain goats to orcas, breaching humpback whales, sea lions, and glaciers. The captain (and voice of the tour) was awesome. He was very informative and extremely entertaining. I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for an immediate introduction to Alaska.
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Aamir_a
Aug 1, 2023
Super worth it! - We went with a toddler, I wouldn't recommend taking a young child on this tour though you may think it might be better for them for their learning exposure. My child is difficult to deal with on car rides so I didn't expect anything less.
The cruise is super worth it if you truly want to enjoy, we got to see hump back whales in action and perform bubble feeding with the birds, it was an amazing sight to see and experience since it happens so rarely in the Kenai Fjord Parks. We saw a bald eagle up close in it's natural habitat bringing food for their children, both parents were feeding their chicks. Sea otters, seals were near the cove and the glaciers were spectacular. Loved it very much. The cruise could be reduced to 3-4 hours since it does get tiring after the 3 hour mark. Nonetheless, the captain and crew were great, they served us a very good meal and cookies!
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Sunshine795533
Jun 17, 2024
Great Tour - Great tour. Many notable sightings: orcas, sea lions, humpbacks, the glacier. Captain was very knowledgeable and engaging.
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Barbara_d
Aug 5, 2023
Horrible experience - A lot could be said about a lack of customer service, and I wouldn’t have fed the dinner to my dogs. Horrible experience.
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Casey_k
Aug 17, 2024
Bummer - We were very excited for this cruise but it is no joke. We both got very sea sick and very cold. Would have ideally brought more layers and taken all the drugs. Dinner was ok.
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