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Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise: A Full-Day Wildlife and Glaciers Exploration
4.9
341 Ratings
Seward
Embark on a full-day adventure cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park, exploring remote areas and encountering wildlife and glaciers. Perfect for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts.
Embark on a full-day adventure cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park, exploring remote areas and encountering wildlife and glaciers. Perfect for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Resurrection Bay - This adventure cruise is the sole small-vessel journey that ventures into the secluded, glacier-sculpted Northwestern Fjord within Kenai Fjords National Park. Perfect for photographers, bird enthusiasts, and whale watchers, this 8.5-hour cruise departs from the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel dock at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m….
- Resurrection Bay - This adventure cruise is the sole small-vessel journey that ventures into the secluded, glacier-sculpted Northwestern Fjord within Kenai Fjords National Park. Perfect for photographers, bird enthusiasts, and whale watchers, this 8.5-hour cruise departs from the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel dock at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. The cruise navigates through Resurrection Bay, Kenai Fjords National Park, the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Resurrection, Granite Pass, Harris Bay, and into the breathtaking Northwestern Fjord. Due to the vessel’s size and the duration of the cruise, it is not suitable for children under 12.
- Kenai Fjords National Park - Guided by our knowledgeable and experienced captain and crew, guests have the exceptional chance to explore the remote, pristine areas of Kenai Fjords National Park with a small group. Depending on sea conditions and wildlife-viewing opportunities, the captain’s route to Northwestern Fjord may vary daily. After cruising through Resurrection Bay, guests will explore the Chiswell Islands (part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge) or Cape Resurrection, home to thousands of nesting seabirds, Steller sea lions, and other wildlife.
The cruise will then enter Harris Bay, where guests will be greeted with views of stunning hidden coves, rugged mountains, and possibly feeding whales. Upon entering the virtually untouched and wild Northwestern Fjord, guests can look for the numerous alpine glaciers nestled high on the cliffs. Visits to Northwestern, Anchor, and Ojive Glaciers at the end of Northwestern Fjord are included. Time will be spent in front of the glacier to observe glacial calving.
- Bear Glacier - Cruise through Resurrection Bay, the Gulf of Alaska, and Harris Bay in search of wildlife such as humpbacks, killer whales, sea lions, harbor seals, seabirds, and more.
What's Included
- Binoculars provided for enhanced viewing
- Expert narration from an experienced Captain
- On-board restrooms available
- Lunch included
- All taxes and fees covered
- Complimentary water, coffee, and tea
- Binoculars provided for enhanced viewing
- Expert narration from an experienced Captain
- On-board restrooms available
- Lunch included
- All taxes and fees covered
- Complimentary water, coffee, and tea
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day expedition cruise in the secluded regions of Kenai Fjords National Park. This 8.5-hour journey traverses the pristine Northwestern Fjord area within the park, making it a perfect opportunity for photography buffs, bird enthusiasts, and whale watchers. Traveling in a small group ensures a more personal and immersive experience with…
Embark on a full-day expedition cruise in the secluded regions of Kenai Fjords National Park. This 8.5-hour journey traverses the pristine Northwestern Fjord area within the park, making it a perfect opportunity for photography buffs, bird enthusiasts, and whale watchers. Traveling in a small group ensures a more personal and immersive experience with optimal chances to observe wildlife and glaciers closely. The duration of the cruise gives the captain ample time to locate the best spots for wildlife sightings in the region, which is known for humpback whales, orca whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and various seabirds. A highlight of the trip is the visit to the awe-inspiring Northwestern Glacier, a tidewater glacier that regularly calves icebergs. A deli-style lunch is provided for all participants.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Children under 12 not suitable for cruise
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility
- Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure for check-in
Location
1412 4th Ave
4th Avenue
Major Marine Tours check-in office at the Harbor 360 Hotel. Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure for check-in.
1412 4th Ave.
Seward, AK 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
4.9
(341 Ratings)
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404kelseyp
Oct 9, 2025
Wonderful cruise and crew - This was one of the highlights of our 2-week trip! It's a smaller boat than some of the other tours, but I liked the intimacy. We saw a ton of wildlife and birds, and the crew did a great job spotting them and explaining the natural history. They also took pictures for us, served lunch, and pulled up glacier ice to make glacier margaritas. We brought our own binoculars, but they provide them as well. I failed to write down their names - I believe it was Captain John.
The best part of the cruise was the superpod of killer whales! They were swimming and breaching all around the boat. The crew put an underwater microphone so we could hear their calls. It was one of the coolest things I've seen! This is a must-do if you are in Seward.
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Trek00760740726
Sep 28, 2025
Great full-day excursion with lots of animals in the wild (seals, sea lions, puffins, orcas, etc.) - We took this tour on August 21, 2025.
Captain Mark and his crew (Jensen, Sarah, and Casey) were simply fantastic.
They had some trouble with the passengers due to the rough seas, but they handled it brilliantly
(seasickness, I'll spare you the details).
Captain Mark took extra time at the end of the tour to find orcas, and it worked.
I highly recommend this tour.
Herbert and Christian (Austria)
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Doug
Sep 20, 2025
A Wow Alaskan Water Trip - We took the 7.5 hour trip on the last day of their season. It might sound like a long time on the water but the day flew by with our outstanding experience. The boat was in excellent condition. There was plenty of room for everyone. There is assigned seating simply to enjoy a great lunch that was included with the cost. I had a roast beef sandwich that was loaded with meat. My wife had the turkey, same quantity of meat. The distribution of lunch was highly organized. The seating/table was very comfortable. The crew was exceptional. The captain kept us fully aware of what we were doing and what to look for. The entire crew kept a close eye on our surroundings and identified wildlife for us to look at. They provide binoculars for free use! From the time we left until the time we returned we saw a great deal of wildlife. I appreciate how fortunate we were on our trip. There are no guarantees when it comes to following wildlife. The glacier viewing was also excellent. The boat is able to get so close to the glaciers. We were so lucky to see a serious calving of a glacier. Unlimited coffee/tea and water available all trip( included in the cost of trip). We really enjoyed our day. Highly recommended.
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Rodyf915
Sep 19, 2025
Seward, AK glacier fjords wildlife - Riveting wildlife experience from beginning to end. Bubble feeding whales, orcas, sea lions, sea otters, seals, puffins, calving glaciers, and more. Boat captain was very knowledgeable. Crew was polite and helpful. Highly recommend it.
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Pattipickett
Sep 9, 2025
A superpod of Orcas! - Wonderful experience. Beautiful views. Up close wildlife, marinelife, glaciers, and waterfalls. Take your breath away gorgeous.
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Keithv137
Sep 7, 2025
A great day on the water - We enjoyed a wonderful day at the hands of the talented crew on this ship. The captain did a great job of spotting whales and positioning the boat so that we could see them. He provided commentary throughout the ride and allowed us to see and understand the glaciers, landscape, and myriad sea life along the way. Bravo!
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Bagsready10
Sep 7, 2025
Great all-encompassing tour - I chose the Northwestern Glacier tour which included lunch and a full day of scenery and wildlife. The boat only held 60 guests which was the perfect size to not feel crowded and have the attention of the crewmembers. We were gone from 8-5. The lunch was filling with sandwich, chips, drink, granola bar and late in the afternoon a brownie. A full coffee setup was available throughout the cruise along with a cash bar. The crew (Captain John, Olivia and Scott) worked together to spot whales and bring us alongside to view them. We also saw waterfalls, glaciers, sea lions, otters and so many birds. Enjoyed this experience.
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David_u
Aug 30, 2025
Kenai Fjords full day tour. - This was a fuill day tour that also included a lunch. It was amazing. The sites were beautiful. We saw whales, puffins, seal lions, otters and all sorts of other sea life. The glaciers and information we got about the fjords, and glaciers and other parts of the tour were very good. We stopped near a huge glacier and turned the boat off. We were able to hear the glacier sounds and see it as it moved and fell into the waters. It was such a phenomenal exxperience and day! Would definitely do it again!
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Rhondabg5556qj
Aug 25, 2025
Core memory day!! ! Beauty and wildlife galore!! - Wow! What a day!! We booked the 7.5 hour tour and ended up being out for 9 hours! The beauty of the Kenai Fjords National Park is something that must be experienced in person. Captain Justin and First Mate Jack made sure that we were able to see the most wildlife and made sure we had ample opportunity to take all the photos we wanted. We even went on pursuit of a Humpback whale and it ended up breaching right in front of us!!! The memories that we made will stay with me forever!!!
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Terry_j
Aug 31, 2025
Great captain and crew. ... - Great captain and crew. Very informative and amazing views of whales , Orca’s, Otters and Sea Lions!
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