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Kenai Fjords Cruise: Glacier and Wildlife Views
4.9
65 Ratings
Seward
Embark on a thrilling Kenai Fjords cruise, explore tidewater glaciers, and spot diverse wildlife. Perfect for adventure seekers!
Embark on a thrilling Kenai Fjords cruise, explore tidewater glaciers, and spot diverse wildlife. Perfect for adventure seekers!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kenai Fjords National Park - This amazing tour is perfect for those seeking a day filled with adventure. Experience a fully guided, interpretive cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. With extended time on the water, you’ll witness tidewater glaciers and stunning coastal scenery, enhancing your chances to spot whales, puffins, otters, sea…
- Kenai Fjords National Park - This amazing tour is perfect for those seeking a day filled with adventure. Experience a fully guided, interpretive cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. With extended time on the water, you’ll witness tidewater glaciers and stunning coastal scenery, enhancing your chances to spot whales, puffins, otters, sea lions, and more.
- Aialik Bay - Navigate around Cape Ailiak to get an initial glimpse of Aialik Bay and its surrounding glaciers. Observe mountain peaks rising from the snow and ice fields of Harding Icefield.
- Holgate Glacier - Explore one of two magnificent tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Like Aialik, Holgate Glacier is encircled by steep cliffs, dense forests, and towering mountain peaks. Witness breathtaking calving events as ice chunks break and plunge 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, renowned for its rich seabird population.
- Aialik Glacier - Visit either of the two stunning tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Aialik Glacier is surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests, and towering mountain peaks. Visitors might witness spectacular calving events as ice chunks break and crash into the ocean. Watch for harbor seals.
- Resurrection Bay - Discover Resurrection Bay and be on the lookout for orcas and humpback whales in the waters below, along with kittiwakes, puffins, and murres soaring above.
What's Included
- 7 hour glacier and wildlife sightseeing cruise
- On-board wildlife guide
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- 7 hour glacier and wildlife sightseeing cruise
- On-board wildlife guide
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Additional Food and drinks, unless specified
- Additional Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Introducing the 2025 adventure! Enhance your experience with this adaptable seven-hour cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. Discover the day’s most breathtaking sights as the captain chooses the route based on current conditions, wildlife updates, and expert advice. With extended time on the water and increased flexibility, there are more chances…
Introducing the 2025 adventure! Enhance your experience with this adaptable seven-hour cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. Discover the day’s most breathtaking sights as the captain chooses the route based on current conditions, wildlife updates, and expert advice. With extended time on the water and increased flexibility, there are more chances to witness the wonders of coastal Alaska, from spotting breaching whales to admiring the calving tidewater glaciers.
- Operates in all 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
Location
Kenai Fjords Tours
4th Avenue
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.
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
4.9
(65 Ratings)
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Giovannijg
Jul 27, 2025
THIS is the best tour on Seward. Be SURE to do the captains choice! - This is an amazing experience. Make sure you get the Captains choice tour. We saw
Multiple Groups of Humpbacks
Orchas in the bay for over an hour!
Every variety of Puffin
Stellar sea lions
Starfish
Bear on Beach.
Eagles
I was not expecting much but I was amazed
Captain Emma and her crew of four went out of their way to amaze and entertain us and put us on wildlife.
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Lindah171
Jul 25, 2025
Glacier wildlife viewing - So glad we did this cruise. Check in was easy with a hospitality room with coffee/snacks to start. Captain Emma and her crew were amazing. Saw 2 kinds of whales, otters, sea lions, seals, puffins, and bald eagles. Emma would find them and allow us plenty of time to photograph. The glacier was awesome as well and had several calving viewings. Lunch was great. Had glacieritas with real glacier ice! Part of the boat ride was very choppy but she slowed down and the crew really made sure we were all doing OK. Would highly recommend this excursion.
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D5342tfjeanettem
Jul 24, 2025
- Capt. Emma and her amazing crew were absolutely amazing in all they did to share with us their incredible state of Alaska and all the wildlife! The cruise was the highlight of my family trip! I definitely recommend this!!!
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656naomin
Jul 23, 2025
One of the best ships I've been on - The captain was amazing and i really enjoyed the while trip! Definitely a 10/10
Would go again if asked to. Plus the crew was amazing
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Philipdo757da
Jul 23, 2025
- Excellent tour of Alaskas beautiful scenery and wildlife. The Capt also the 'guide' wavs very entertaining and knowledgeable
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268sherryh
Jul 22, 2025
An Unforgettable Experience - This all day tour went beyond all of our expectations and definitely will be a top memory for our Alaska Adventure. We saw sea lions, seals, puffins, and the grand finale of 13 humpback whales bubble feeding. Add to our adventure, the Aialik Glacier calving multiple times with huge chunks and all I can say is absolutely amazing!! Captain Emma and her crew worked hard to show us the Alaskan fjords in all its glory!
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O4549jxvictora
Jul 22, 2025
- The weather was sunny and the wind was not too bad. We saw all the animals we set out to see and more. The time at the glacier was great, there were several calvings , the sound was incredible.
The crew of the boat was great, lots of good info and very professional.
We had a great trip!
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Bexster33
Jul 19, 2025
- Do it! If you are second guessing, go for it. The views on the Captains Choice National Parks tour was a perfect amount of splurge getting out to see a glacier calving, humpback whales bubble feeding, a massive pod of orca, resident sea lions and harbor seals, tufted and horned puffins, sea otters. We almost saw it all and had a very smooth ride.
The crew of Captain Emma And stewards Cara, Sophia, and Aaron were so knowledgeable and quick to point of wildlife, take pictures, and make the time on the boat special. Highly recommend buying the reusable cup, you get your moneys worth on cozy drinks in the chilly wind. We packed tons of layers and that helped, even if it sprinkled a little. Binoculars are a must but you could rent if you forgot.
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Voyager08809145092
Jul 16, 2025
Wonderful Day at sea. - What a wonderful experience and crew. Saw so many whales, seal lions, and birds. Would recommend this cruise to everyone. Awesome trip.
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Tannerc868
Jul 16, 2025
Wet but a worth while experience! - Amazing views, fantastic comments on the history and facts about where we went. Rainy weather but had a blast seeing all the sea life come right up against the boat!
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