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Orca Whale Cruise: Discover Alaska's Giants
4.8
138 Ratings
Seward
Embark on an exclusive whale watching adventure in Alaska’s Resurrection Bay. Join our orca-focused cruise and witness the majestic orca whales in their natural habitat. Book now!
Embark on an exclusive whale watching adventure in Alaska’s Resurrection Bay. Join our orca-focused cruise and witness the majestic orca whales in their natural habitat. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 1412 4th Ave - The Orca Quest Cruise departs the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel Dock at 12:30 p.m. This 4 hour cruise explores Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park in search of orca whales during the prime orca whale watching season. From mid-May through mid-June, orcas frequent the waters outside of Seward in search of food. Our experienced…
- 1412 4th Ave - The Orca Quest Cruise departs the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel Dock at 12:30 p.m. This 4 hour cruise explores Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park in search of orca whales during the prime orca whale watching season. From mid-May through mid-June, orcas frequent the waters outside of Seward in search of food. Our experienced Captains will explore the area’s orca hot spots to maximize your chances of seeing orca whales. Rather than following a set route, our Captains will take you to the places where orcas have recently been seen, making every day a unique cruising experience. This cruise is narrated by our knowledgeable Captains and naturalist crew members. A hydrophone will be onboard for you to listen to the haunting calls of the orca whales underwater. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase onboard. This cruise returns to the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel dock at 4:30 p.m.
What's Included
- Educational narration by an experienced captain
- Use of binoculars while onboard
- On-board restrooms
- All taxes and fees included in price
- Complimentary water, coffee, and tea
- Educational narration by an experienced captain
- Use of binoculars while onboard
- On-board restrooms
- All taxes and fees included in price
- Complimentary water, coffee, and tea
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Embark on a journey into the realm of Alaska’s killer whales (orcas) aboard the only orca-centric cruise in Seward! Sail through Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords National Park to spot the iconic dorsal fins and intriguing social interactions of the orca whales. Our Captains eschew fixed routes, opting instead to navigate to locations where orcas…
Embark on a journey into the realm of Alaska’s killer whales (orcas) aboard the only orca-centric cruise in Seward! Sail through Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords National Park to spot the iconic dorsal fins and intriguing social interactions of the orca whales. Our Captains eschew fixed routes, opting instead to navigate to locations where orcas have recently been observed, offering a distinct cruising experience each day. Absorb knowledge about these majestic marine creatures from our experienced Captains and nature-conscious crew. Listen to the eerie sounds of orca communication using our onboard hydrophone.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
1412 4th Ave
4th Avenue
Departure Point: Major Marine Tours Check-In office at Harbor 360 Hotel
Address: 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
4.8
(138 Ratings)
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P491xqkelseyc
Jul 12, 2025
A trip to remember - We did the 6 hour tour and it was incredible! Captain Mike was an amazing guide and informed everyone of so many facts about sea life. The lunch provided was fantastic. This was such a great experience!
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Gary_g
Jun 16, 2025
Worth the trip and $. Do it. - This was absolutely worth the price paid. Extremely organized and great guides. Lovely experience. And we are picky, as we travel a lot.
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Inspire38851252777
Jun 14, 2025
Great family trip! - It was a great day, we saw so many different types of whales and birds and the staff was kind, attentive, and very knowledgeable! We will forsure be booking again this summer 🩷
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Kevin
Jun 6, 2025
Great experience! - We had a great time on this tour of resurrection bay! First, we had poor weather during our week and they were very accommodating. They let me move our tour day as we had the six hour tour booked, but then moved to a four hour because the waves were too high. They kindly refunded our difference a with no issue at all. We stayed in the bay for our four hour cruise, we saw humpback whales, mountain goats, bald eagles, otters, pourpoise, and more. It was raining during our tour and the water was choppy. Highly recommend sea sickness medicine before going. They have assigned tables for you to sit, no need to rush on the boat. You will have a home base inside if you are cold and want to stay warm, but of course the best views are outside! They did a great job despite the weather and highly recommend
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Paige_j
Jun 4, 2025
We had such a great... - We had such a great experience! All of the staff on board were so nice and helpful! We saw so much wildlife, but even if we didn't, the views were absolutely incredible on the boat! The views would have been worth the experience alone.
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Macey_h
Jun 2, 2025
Orcas and more sea life! - We had a wonderful time onboard the Orca Quest. There was complementary coffee and tea which was a great plus for how cold it was. We were about to see about 4 orcas and even ID one of them and the pod. On top of that we saw sea otters, bald eagles (and their babies), as well as seals and many dolls porpoise dolphins. Of course lots of birds and puffins as well. I really enjoyed the hydrophone when we could listen to the orcas communicating. Overall a great experience and we learned a lot!
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Expl0rer5
Jun 1, 2025
Great trip to see orcas - Despite the rougher water, rain and wind, our family had a great time. We saw orcas, sea otters, and many more animals. So many waterfalls and even got to go under one. The crew was great and checked in many times to see how everyone was feeling and to help relieve any sea sickness. Would highly recommend!
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Jeanne_p
May 31, 2025
Marine Animals Galore! - This was an amazing experience! We saw dozens of orcas, a humpback whale, mountain sheep, puffins, harbor seals, stellar sea lions, and more. The scenery was stunningly beautiful. Captain Tammy and the whole crew were excellent. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The narration was perfect! This ship goes out into open waters, out from the relative calm of Resurrection Bay (you see a lot in Resurrection Bay, as well), to get to the spots where orcas are known to hang out, so be prepared for waves/movement of the boat. We stood outside on deck in the fresh air most of the time and had no problems, but they sell Bonine/Dramamine on board if you tend to get seasick. Bar onboard sells drinks/snacks for reasonable prices ($2 for soda, $3 for hot cocoa, etc.). Dress warmly in layers (warm hat and gloves, too). Bring binoculars. Highly recommend!!
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342rebekal
May 31, 2025
Great experience with Major Marine Tours - It was a great day sailing on Resurrection Bay. We saw a humpback whale, several pods of orcas, seals (harbor and spotted), mountain goats, and lots of birds, including a bald eagle on its nest and puffins. Most of the sailing was calm. We had four-foot swells when we hit the open water. Some people were seasick. The crew was great at being proactive and helping those who didn't feel great. Four hours was plenty of time on the water to see everything we wanted to experience.
Initially we were scheduled to take the 6-hour tour. We happened to meet several people who did that tour in Denali NP. After they shared their experiences (pros and cons), we opted to change to the four-hour adventure. We were very happy with the four-hour tour. We don't happen to get seasick; however, four-hours is plenty of time out on the water exploring for animals.
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Chris_r
Jun 6, 2025
NonOrca Quest. - That they did not cancel and give a refund when other Seward companies cancelled and gave refunds. The poor weather was not major marine's fault. Their fault was in not canceling the trip..
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