Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
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Explore the whales, wildlife, and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park on this thrilling 7.5 hour cruise. Enjoy the extra time on the water as you get up-close views of wildlife such as orca whales, humpback whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, puffins, and more. Visit two active tidewater glaciers and watch for calving, where giant chunks of ice break off and crash into the water. Visit the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection, home to Steller sea lion colonies and thousands of nesting seabirds. Onboard captain narration and complimentary deli lunch included.
Your experience
Stop 1
This 7.5 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise departs daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. The cruise will travel approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park. Since this cruise does go out into the open Gulf of Alaska it is not recommended for anyone who is prone to motion sickness. Our half-day Resurrection Bay cruises are much better options if motion sickness is a concern.
Stop 2
This 7.5 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise departs daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. The cruise will travel approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.
Stop 3
We will cruise through the protected waters of Resurrection Bay, searching for wildlife and and enjoying spectacular scenery.
Stop 4
We will cruise by Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Stop 5
Our next stop is Holgate Glacier, another actively calving tidewater glacier. We will spend approximately 20 minutes in front of each glacier, floating among the icebergs as we watch for spectacular calving.
Stop 6
After cruising through Resurrection Bay, we will round Cape Aialik (pronounced “I-al-ik) into Aialik Bay. As we cruise into Aialik Bay you will get your first glimpse of Aialik Glacier, an active tidewater glacier. We will stop in front of the glacier and watch for calving, where large chunks of glacial ice break off and crash in to the water.
Stop 7
Depending on the weather, we will cruise to the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection, home to thousands of nesting Alaskan seabirds like puffins, kittiwakes, and cormorants. The captain will stop the boat very close to the nesting areas of the seabirds, which provides great photo opportunities. We will also visit Steller sea lion colonies, where Steller sea lions gather on the rugged, rocky coastline. Sea otters, bald eagles, and mountain goats are also commonly seen along the route.
What’s included
- Reserved seating inside a heated cabin
- Use of binoculars while on board
- On-board restrooms
- Onboard Naturalist Narration
- Lunch
- All taxes and fees included in price
- Water, coffee, and tea
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Arrive 1 hour before departure to check-in Meeting Point: Harbor 360 Hotel Address: 1412 4th Ave Seward, Alaska 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.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Sandwich options are turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian. Please submit choice in advance.
- Wheelchair accessibility or limited mobility requests must be submitted ahead of time due to limited seating capability
- Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure for check-in
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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