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Kenai Fjords Cruise: Wildlife & Glacier Views
4.7
1,037 Ratings
Seward
Embark on an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park on a wildlife and glacier cruise. Experience whales, birds, and stunning glaciers up close while enjoying onboard commentary and a delicious lunch.
Embark on an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park on a wildlife and glacier cruise. Experience whales, birds, and stunning glaciers up close while enjoying onboard commentary and a delicious lunch.
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 scenes are easily accessible on our wildlife and glacier cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park.
- 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 Bay - Cruise around Cape Ailiak to get a first glimpse of Aialik Bay and its surrounding glaciers. Look for mountain peaks rising from the snow and ice fields of Harding Icefield.
- Aialik Glacier - Visit one of the two stunning tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Aialik Glacier is encircled by steep cliffs, dense forests, and towering mountain peaks. Visitors might witness spectacular 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 the two stunning tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Like Aialik, Holgate 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. Although rare, black bears have been spotted on the beaches in Holgate Arm.
- Resurrection Bay - Depart from Small Boat Harbor in Seward and journey through Resurrection Bay as our expert guides introduce you to Kenai Fjords National Park.
What's Included
- On-board wildlife guide
- 6 hour glacier and wildlife sightseeing cruise
- Lunch
- On-board wildlife guide
- 6 hour glacier and wildlife sightseeing cruise
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Additional Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Additional Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on one of the most sought-after wildlife and glacier cruises in Alaska, a six-hour remarkable journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This essential trip from Seward offers the opportunity to see whales, birds and other wildlife as you sail by alpine and tidewater glaciers within the fjords. You’ll tour seabird nesting sites in the Alaska…
Embark on one of the most sought-after wildlife and glacier cruises in Alaska, a six-hour remarkable journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This essential trip from Seward offers the opportunity to see whales, birds and other wildlife as you sail by alpine and tidewater glaciers within the fjords. You’ll tour seabird nesting sites in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and have lunch as you absorb the captain’s commentary onboard!
- 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
- If you’re traveling by same-day train arrival and departure with the Alaska Railroad: If the train arrives late, passengers will miss the 11:30 AM departure time. We will try our best to accommodate by providing alternate tour options, space available. An alternative option would be to go on the 4.5-hour Resurrection Bay Tour that departs at 12:30 PM.
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
4.7
(1037 Ratings)
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Julierw2350qd
Oct 3, 2025
This tour was the highlight of our time in Seward! - Fantastic tour and highly recommend. Booking experience was flawless, moved our dates to accommodate better weather and did not have any issues, check in was friendly and efficient. The Captain and her all female team took very good care of us and adjusted the tour based on the story of the day - a calving glacier and a super pod of whales. Lunch was "meh", but not the emphasis of our expectations.
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R339qkrl
Sep 29, 2025
A wonderful day - What a singular experience! Otters, puffins, whales, glaciers (and glaciers calving), sea lions… so many amazing sights! The ride was comfortable and fun, and Captain Mike and the NJ crew were informative, capable, and friendly. Highly recommended.
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Sierra_y
Sep 25, 2025
Orcas and such a kind crew! - BEAUTIFUL views and we had a very kind and experienced crew. They were so sweet and congratulatory to us (we are newlyweds!) and really made the trip worth it. WE SAW ORCAS!!
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Stephenph2276de
Sep 24, 2025
See the wildlife and glaciers in Kenai Fjords - Highly recommend. We saw whales, sea lions, mountain goats, and a melting glacier. The crew was great. Tip: bring sea sickness medication and look at the horizon when the waters get bumpy.
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George_p
Sep 24, 2025
Trip of a lifetime! - Wonderful experience with crew that explained what we were seeing. I learned a lot about things I had no knowledge of.
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Stacey_o
Sep 23, 2025
It was a great... - It was a great experience! Completely worth it! Definitely be prepared for the journey where the waves rock the boat. It was beautiful in so many ways. Seeing the beauty of nature, the animals, the scenery, all of it.
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Jeff_c
Sep 22, 2025
The boat ride was great. ... - The boat ride was great. The all female crew did a very good job awnsering question and being informative of what was the boat was doing at all times. Just a little caution you will have alot of motion with the boat on part of the tour. Great Job!
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Anagarcia
Sep 20, 2025
So glad we took this boat tour. - What a fantastic experience. Everyone on the boat crew was very responsive to our needs and questions. We saw so much wildlife, including bald eagles, sea otters, birds, seals, and most of all a black bear on the shore near one of the. Glaciers. Also, the lunch they served was quite good. A chicken burrito with chips and salsa. Tasty. And then towards the end of the cruise, they served everyone warm chocolate chip cookies. It was fantastic. They also have drinks, sodas, juices, coffee, if you’d want to buy something. Would definitely recommend this if you are in Seward.
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Table42
Sep 25, 2025
Excellent trip - The excellent captain and crew made for a pleasurable voyage on the 6 hour Classic Kenai Fjords Park Tour. The ship (Aialik Voyager) was comfortable, even in the rain. Animals are moving out of the area in early September, but we were fortunate to see a humpback whale; sea otters, sea lions, mountain goats, jelly fish and birdlife were prevalent. The overcast day made for beautiful blue coloration of the glaciers. Seasickness is possible when the seas are rough (especially during the 25 minute sea crossing); first level, outdoor seating is best. Consider pre-medicating if this has been an issue for you previously.
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Tetianab553
Sep 24, 2025
Amazing Wildlife Cruise with Friendly Crew - The crew was excellent — very friendly and attentive throughout the tour. The captain always pointed out where to look and what we were seeing: orcas, seals, sea lions, an eagle, and even an otter. They made sure to slow down or stop so that everyone had a chance to see the wildlife.
I also appreciated their drink deal: for $12 you could buy a souvenir cup and get unlimited refills of soda, coffee, and tea. At the end of the trip, we were treated to freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, which was a wonderful surprise.
Lunch, however, was a bit underwhelming — just a burrito and chips. For such a long cruise, it would be nice to have a hot meal option, like soup and some protein. Connectivity was also an issue for me. Since I work remotely, being without signal for six hours was stressful. It would be great if the boat were equipped with Wi-Fi, even if paid.
The highlight of the cruise was seeing the glacier up close. The crew even brought a piece of glacier ice on board so we could touch it — and even use it in our drinks!
Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I would definitely recommend. Just be sure to dress warmly, as it can get quite windy out on the water.
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