Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise: Wildlife, Whales, and Glacier View Adventure

Embark on a thrilling 7.5-hour cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park to witness the majestic wildlife, whales, and glaciers. Get up-close views of orca whales, humpback whales, sea otters, and more, while visiting two active tidewater glaciers. Don’t miss the chance to see calving and explore Steller sea lion colonies and nesting seabirds. Enjoy captain narration and a complimentary deli lunch.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Major Marine Tours - Kenai Fjords Cruise - 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…
What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

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…

Location
1412 4th Ave
4th Avenue
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Frankward777
Oct 27, 2025
Great Trip - This was not a stress free tour but the views were fantastic. The trip was through very rough waters and since the boat was not very big it was a rough trip. Some people did get seasick a little. The creatures we saw and the views we saw made it worth the rough trip to get there. We saw otters, eagle, puffins, sea lions, seals and whales plus some others. The views of the glaciers and waterfalls were spectacular.
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M4692ssjeffs
Oct 9, 2025
Great way to see Kenai Fjords - Very good outing to see the glaciers up close and wildlife. Captain altered the route to find the best weather and fewest waves.
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Beckylg5360ni
Sep 30, 2025
Wow, wow and more WOW!! - I have to admit, I was a bit hesitant to sign up for the 7.5 hr cruise but boy was I wrong! It flew by! We saw all sorts of marine and bird wildlife and the glaciers, WOW! The captain and crew were amazing. The information shared was delightful and respect for the wildlife was commendable. Would definitely recommend!
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372debbis
Sep 26, 2025
Would definitely go again! - My adult son and I went on the 7.5 hour cruise Sept. 8, 2025. It was a great experience. We saw sea lions, eagles, orcas, otters, puffins, seals and I believe 3 glaciers. The crew was pleasant and attentive to the participants. They had binoculars for us to use as most of the wildlife was not close to the boat and they tried to note and assist with wildlife and glacier sightings. We did see glacier calving also. Lunch was great and snacks and drinks were available.
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Roving436237
Sep 26, 2025
The 7.5 hours flew by... - What a wonderful trip. The trip out of the harbor started with playful otters and bald eagles. Later we came on a small Orca pod and a few humpback whales. That was the first 90 minutes. The crew were very knowledgeable and very help full. At some point it was sandwich time - and they were very good and filling. The day flew by very quickly
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Dcii
Sep 25, 2025
Must See National Park Tour - We took the 6 hour Kenai Fjords National Park tour on Sunday September 14. It was fantastic. Our Captain and crew were outstanding, the boat is comfortable with only short periods of slightly rough ride. We saw orcas and many other amazing wildlife and the views are amazing. Beautiful glaciers and landscapes. Yes it was chilly, ok sometimes cold, but we were dressed in layers and stayed outside on the ship all day. There are ample table seats inside as well with large windows to see things if you choose a warmer seat. The sandwich lunch was good and the ability to purchase other snacks and beverages on board is a major plus. This was absolutely well worth the time and expense. Also, we booked this tour and hotel stay through Major Marine. Being late season there were some hotel construction issues that impacted our stay but the staff was very good about accommodating our needs. This was an excellent experience.
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Youaremysunshine32
Sep 25, 2025
Do it! It was just wonderful. - It was just wonderful. The weather came and went and no one cared. Intrepid travelers stayed outside the whole time. Lunch was great; more than we expected, especially the brownie! The glaciers calved, the orcas and stellar sea lions showed up, the running commentation was great, captain so helpful. It was fun watching them use nets to get our glacial ice on board for our glacier margaritas and the conga line. It was just a great day. Don't worry about the weather; the glaciers and animals don't.
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Sunnycjsn1
Sep 25, 2025
A great day in Alaska! - The ship is amazing: clean, comfortable and great food. The staff was excellent. We had the best day and were able to view all kinds of wildlife: a mountain goat, 2 different orca pods,harbor seals, Eagles, Sea otters, Puffins, Peregrine Falcon, sea stars and stellar sea lions. What an awesome day on the water. We booked this cruise after our other one was cancelled, so glad we did. Highly recommend this company. The captain and staff were top notch!
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Mindyh774
Sep 23, 2025
Excellent Cruise Experience! - My husband and I LOVED this excursion! The narration was easily understood and easy to hear. The captain was willing to customize the excursion based on the wildlife/glacier/calving activity. The boat is a smaller vessel and because of that we were able to get close enough to see porpoises, seals, sea lions, whales, birds, glaciers and calving. The crew even passed around a piece of glacial ice that they fished out of the water. The lunch sandwiches contained plenty of meat with the lunch itself being filling. I would NOT HESITATE to recommend this cruise to anyone who would like to be able to get "up close and personal" with some of Alaska's natural wonders and wildlife.
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Onair355283
Sep 25, 2025
Highly recommend! - It was a really good experience and the crew is really good at their job. They are highly knowledgeable and answered whole lot of my questions. I could not see Humpback whales as the tour suggested as a possibility in its description. Apparently, there is no hope to see them in September. I wish that was mentioned in the description about best times to see different species. But we did see killer whales and a whole lot of them. We also saw a black bear, seals, otters, and ice calving which made the day memorable.
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