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Kenai Fjords National Park is located in... Read More
Kenai Fjords National Park is located in... Read More
Kenai Fjords National Park is located in... Read More
These boat tours and cruises have consistently ranked among the top of the list of preferred activities and options for exploring Kenai Fjords National Park and the Seward area.
A large majority of Kenai Fjords National Park’s most popular attractions are only view-able by sea or by air, not to mention the multitude of marine wildlife that is so prevalent to the area. That’s why booking a boat tour or cruise is not only a good idea, it is almost a necessity if you want to get the most out of your Seward and Kenai Fjord National Park vacation.
With a large menu of tours and options available, you are sure to find a tour option that will fit perfectly with your schedule and your taste of adventure.
Best opportunity for multiple glacier viewing and wildlife!
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
Offering more time on the water than any of the other tours in this area, the Northwestern Fjord Cruise will take you to the remote corners of the Northwestern Fjord where you will get a rare, intimate encounter with incredible tidewater glaciers, whales and other impressive wildlife. This tour includes a complimentary lunch onboard the ship.
| Adult (age 12+): | $269.00 |
| Children: | Cruise not suitable for children under 12. |
| Full payment is due at booking. | |
| Tours run once a day, June 2 – September 4 | |
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| Departs: | 8:30 am |
| Returns: | 5:00 pm |
| This cruise has limited capacity and sells out quickly. It is recommend that you book early to ensure your spot on this cruise. | Complimentary light breakfast and hearty deli lunch is included, Was well as complimentary coffee, tea, and water. Wine, beer, and snacks are available for purchase during the cruise. | Not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for guests with limited mobility. This cruise is not recommended for those who are prone to seasickness since it travels through the open Gulf of Alaska. Check out the half-day cruises if you are prone to motion sickness. | |
Total cost due at time of booking. Cancellations may be made up to 72 hours prior to cruise departure. Reservation date may be changed once, free of charge, up to 24 hours prior to departure. Any subsequent change is subject to a $15 per person re-booking fee.
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your cruise departure time.
Pay parking is available at the public parking lot across 4th Avenue from Harbor 360 Hotel and at another lot one block south of the South Harbor Offices on 4th Avenue. There is a $10 charge per vehicle per day.
Complimentary shuttle service is available to the check-in offices from popular destinations in Seward including the train depot and cruise ship terminal. Please call in advance to reserve shuttle pick-up.
Guests are urged to dress in layers, including a warm rain-proof coat, hat, gloves, and comfortable, rubber-soled shoes. Guests are welcome to stay in the heated cabins, but warm clothes are recommended for guests who would like to spend time outside on the viewing decks.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
Full day tour features tidewater glaciers and marine wildlife in the park.
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855-684-3400
If spending time exploring the impressive tidewater glaciers Kenai Fjords National Park is high on your list of to-do’s while you are in the area, then the 7.5 Hour Kenai Fjord National Park Cruise is a great option to choose. With this tour you will get to explore two of the most popular tidewater glaciers in the park and watch as the calve into the ocean. The extended length of this cruise along with the area covered creates an ideal opportunity for enjoying the glaciers as well as presenting opportunities for seeing a great deal of wildlife from orca whales to sea lions, harbor seals, puffins eagles and more. The tour also includes a complimentary lunch.
| Adult (age 12+): | $229.00 |
| Children (ages 2-11): | $114.50 |
| Infant (under age 2): | Free |
| Full payment is due at booking. | |
| Tours run once a day, May 26 – September 10 | |
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| Departs: | 9:30 am |
| Returns: | 5:00 pm |
| Guaranteed reserved seating in our heated cabin for every guest | Complimentary deli lunch is provided for all guests. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are also provided. Snacks, beverages, and full bar drinks are available for purchase during the cruise. | Free souvenir book & complimentary use of binoculars while onboard. | Departure location: Harbor 360 Hotel | Wheelchair accessible on the first deck, inside the main cabin only. Outside decks are not wheelchair accessible. Please note if there are wheelchairs in your party when making your reservation. | |
Total cost due at time of booking. Cancellations may be made up to 72 hours prior to cruise departure. Reservation date may be changed once, free of charge, up to 24 hours prior to departure. Any subsequent change is subject to a $15 per person re-booking fee.
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your cruise departure time.
Pay parking is available at the public parking lot across 4th Avenue from Harbor 360 Hotel and at another lot one block south of the South Harbor Offices on 4th Avenue. There is a $10 charge per vehicle per day.
Complimentary shuttle service is available to the check-in offices from popular destinations in Seward including the train depot and cruise ship terminal. Please call in advance to reserve shuttle pick-up.
Guests are urged to dress in layers, including a warm rain-proof coat, hat, gloves, and comfortable, rubber-soled shoes. Guests are welcome to stay in the heated cabins, but warm clothes are recommended for guests who would like to spend time outside on the viewing decks.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
Excellent option for glacier and wildlife viewing on a limited schedule.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
If you are a little pressed for time, but you still want to get a taste of all that Kenai Fjords National Park has to offer, then the 6-hour cruise might be just what you are looking for. This cruise will still get you some close up views of one of Kenai Fjords tidewater glaciers and seek out some of the best places for spotting wildlife in the area, but on a slightly more condensed time line that will better accommodate morning or evening travel plans that you might have. This is also a great options if you have other tours or activities that you want to squeeze into a limited schedule.
| Adult (age 12+): | $199.00 |
| Children (ages 2-11): | $99.50 |
| Infant (under age 2): | Free |
| Full payment is due at booking. | |
| Afternoon Departure, May 6 – September 24 | |
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| Departs: | 11:30 am |
| Returns: | 5:30 pm |
| Morning Departure, June 10 – August 20 | |
| Departs: | 8:00 am |
| Returns: | 2:00 pm |
| Guaranteed reserved seating in a heated cabin for every guest. | Complimentary deli lunch is provided. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are provided. Snacks, beverages, and full bar drinks are available for purchase during the cruise. | Wheelchair accessible on the first deck, inside the main cabin only. Outside decks are not wheelchair accessible. Please note if there are wheelchairs in your party when making your reservation. | This cruise aligns with same-day, round-trip transportation on the Alaska Railroad. The train arrives in Seward at 11:05 a.m. and the cruise departs at 11:30 a.m., giving you enough time to walk to the check-in office at Harbor 360 Hotel (2 minute walk from the Alaska Railroad Depot) and board the boat from the dock directly behind the hotel. When the cruise returns at 5:30 p.m., you will have enough time to walk to the depot and board the train before the 6:00 p.m. departure. | |
Total cost due at time of booking. Cancellations may be made up to 72 hours prior to cruise departure. Reservation date may be changed once, free of charge, up to 24 hours prior to departure. Any subsequent change is subject to a $15 per person re-booking fee.
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your cruise departure time.
Pay parking is available at the public parking lot across 4th Avenue from Harbor 360 Hotel and at another lot one block south of the South Harbor Offices on 4th Avenue. There is a $10 charge per vehicle per day.
Complimentary shuttle service is available to the check-in offices from popular destinations in Seward including the train depot and cruise ship terminal. Please call in advance to reserve shuttle pick-up.
Guests are urged to dress in layers, including a warm rain-proof coat, hat, gloves, and comfortable, rubber-soled shoes. Guests are welcome to stay in the heated cabins, but warm clothes are recommended for guests who would like to spend time outside on the viewing decks.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
The perfect half-day tour for viewing wildlife in and around Resurrection Bay.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
If you only have a half-day to explore but you want to see some of Kenai Fjords amazing wildlife, then this is a great option. This 4-hour cruise will take you to wherever the current ‘hot-spot’ is for catching some glimpses of Alaska’s popular marine wildlife in and around Resurrection Bay. Look for whales, sea otters, Stellar sea lions, puffins, eagles and more!
| Adult (age 12+): | $129.00 |
| Children (ages 2-11): | $64.50 |
| Infant (under age 2): | Free |
| Full payment is due at booking. | |
| Tours run once a day, June 12 – October 13 | |
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| Departs: | 12:30 pm |
| Returns: | 4:30 pm |
| Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are provided. Snacks, beverages, beer, and wine are available for purchase during the cruise. | Wheelchair accessible on the first deck, inside the main cabin only. Outside decks are not wheelchair accessible. Please note if there are wheelchairs in your party when making your reservation. | |
Total cost due at time of booking. Cancellations may be made up to 72 hours prior to cruise departure. Reservation date may be changed once, free of charge, up to 24 hours prior to departure. Any subsequent change is subject to a $15 per person re-booking fee.
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your cruise departure time.
Pay parking is available at the public parking lot across 4th Avenue from Harbor 360 Hotel and at another lot one block south of the South Harbor Offices on 4th Avenue. There is a $10 charge per vehicle per day.
Complimentary shuttle service is available to the check-in offices from popular destinations in Seward including the train depot and cruise ship terminal. Please call in advance to reserve shuttle pick-up.
Guests are urged to dress in layers, including a warm rain-proof coat, hat, gloves, and comfortable, rubber-soled shoes. Guests are welcome to stay in the heated cabins, but warm clothes are recommended for guests who would like to spend time outside on the viewing decks.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
A great early season tour designed around the migration of orca through the area.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
The Orca Quest Cruise is perhaps the best option you will find for viewing these amazing marine creatures playing and socializing in their natural environment. This tour only runs for a few select weeks in early summer when these beautiful monochrome marine animals are most prevalent in the waters of Resurrection Bay.
| Adult (age 12+): | $119.00 |
| Children (ages 2-11): | $54.50 |
| Infant (under age 2): | Free |
| Full payment is due at booking. | |
| Tours run once a day, May 8 – June 11 | |
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| Departs: | 12:30 pm |
| Returns: | 4:30 pm |
| Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are provided. Snacks, beverages, beer, and wine are available for purchase during the cruise. | Wheelchair accessible on the first deck, inside the main cabin only. Outside decks are not wheelchair accessible. Please note if there are wheelchairs in your party when making your reservation. | |
Total cost due at time of booking. Cancellations may be made up to 72 hours prior to cruise departure. Reservation date may be changed once, free of charge, up to 24 hours prior to departure. Any subsequent change is subject to a $15 per person re-booking fee.
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your cruise departure time.
Pay parking is available at the public parking lot across 4th Avenue from Harbor 360 Hotel and at another lot one block south of the South Harbor Offices on 4th Avenue. There is a $10 charge per vehicle per day.
Complimentary shuttle service is available to the check-in offices from popular destinations in Seward including the train depot and cruise ship terminal. Please call in advance to reserve shuttle pick-up.
Guests are urged to dress in layers, including a warm rain-proof coat, hat, gloves, and comfortable, rubber-soled shoes. Guests are welcome to stay in the heated cabins, but warm clothes are recommended for guests who would like to spend time outside on the viewing decks.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
This tour caters to the migration of the gray whales through the waters for the Gulf of Alaska.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
This early season tour of Resurrection Bay and the Gulf of Alaska provides excellent opportunities for seeing gray whales during their 10,000 mile annual migration back to the arctic waters of Alaska. You will also have opportunities to see Stellar sea lions, sea otters, eagles, humpback whales and orcas.
| Adult (age 12+): | $109.00 |
| Children (ages 2-11): | $54.50 |
| Infant (under age 2): | Free |
| Tax and harbor fee not included in above prices. | |
| Tours run once a day, March 11 – May 7 | |
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| Departs: | 12:30 pm |
| Returns: | 4:30 pm |
| Spring temperatures can be cold, particularly on the water. Though all of Major Marines vessels have heated cabins, it is recommended that you to dress in warm, waterproof layers and bring a hat and gloves so you can spend time on the outer decks for the best wildlife viewing. | Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are provided. Snacks, beverages, beer, and wine are available for purchase during the cruise. | Complimentary use of binoculars while onboard. | Not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for guests with limited mobility. | |
Total cost due at time of booking. Cancellations may be made up to 72 hours prior to cruise departure. Reservation date may be changed once, free of charge, up to 24 hours prior to departure. Any subsequent change is subject to a $15 per person re-booking fee.
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your cruise departure time.
Pay parking is available at the public parking lot across 4th Avenue from Harbor 360 Hotel and at another lot one block south of the South Harbor Offices on 4th Avenue. There is a $10 charge per vehicle per day.
Complimentary shuttle service is available to the check-in offices from popular destinations in Seward including the train depot and cruise ship terminal. Please call in advance to reserve shuttle pick-up.
Guests are urged to dress in layers, including a warm rain-proof coat, hat, gloves, and comfortable, rubber-soled shoes. Guests are welcome to stay in the heated cabins, but warm clothes are recommended for guests who would like to spend time outside on the viewing decks.
Call to Book:
855-684-3400
