• Major Marine Tours - Kenai Fjords Cruise - This 7.5-hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise sets sail daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns by 5:00 p.m. The journey covers approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.

Since this cruise ventures into the open Gulf of Alaska, it is not advised for those prone to motion sickness. Our half-day Resurrection Bay cruises are more suitable if motion sickness is a concern.

• Kenai Fjords National Park - 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 covers approximately 130 miles roundtrip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.
• Resurrection Bay - The cruise navigates through the sheltered waters of Resurrection Bay, offering opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy breathtaking scenery.
• Bear Glacier - The cruise passes by Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
• Holgate Glacier - The next destination is Holgate Glacier, another actively calving tidewater glacier. The cruise spends about 20 minutes in front of each glacier, floating among the icebergs while watching for impressive calving events.
• Aialik Bay - After navigating through Resurrection Bay, the cruise rounds Cape Aialik (pronounced “I-al-ik”) into Aialik Bay.

Upon entering Aialik Bay, passengers will catch their first sight of Aialik Glacier, an active tidewater glacier. The cruise pauses in front of the glacier to observe calving, where large chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water.

• Cape Resurrection - Weather permitting, the cruise will head to the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection, home to thousands of nesting Alaskan seabirds such as puffins, kittiwakes, and cormorants. The captain will bring the boat close to the seabird nesting areas, offering excellent photo opportunities. The cruise also visits Steller sea lion colonies, where these sea lions gather along the rugged, rocky coastline. Sea otters, bald eagles, and mountain goats are frequently spotted along the route.

• Reserved seating in a heated cabin
• Complimentary binoculars for wildlife viewing
• Accessible onboard restrooms
• Informative narration by onboard naturalist
• Lunch included
• No hidden costs: taxes and fees included in the price
• Complimentary water, coffee, and tea available

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Embark on an exhilarating 7.5-hour cruise to discover the majestic whales, diverse wildlife, and stunning glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park. Relish the extended time on the water as you witness up-close encounters with orca whales, humpback whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, puffins, and more. Explore two active tidewater glaciers and observe the dramatic calving process, where massive ice chunks break off and plunge into the sea. Visit the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection, which are home to Steller sea lion colonies and thousands of nesting seabirds. Enjoy onboard captain narration and a complimentary deli lunch.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.