Seward Kenai Fjords Full Day National Park Cruise

Excursion Overview

Join us on this unforgettable exploration of the Kenai Fjords

Embark on our 8.5-hour Northwestern Fjord Cruise, the most immersive way to explore Kenai Fjords National Park. This exclusive adventure takes you deeper into the park than any other cruise, offering a truly unique experience. Perfect for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this small-vessel cruise will guide you through the pristine, remote beauty of the Northwestern Fjord.

This intimate cruise offers unparalleled wildlife encounters. Get up close to an incredible array of animals, including humpback and orca whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, otters, seabirds, and more. The captain will expertly navigate to the best spots for viewing, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the action.

Throughout the 8.5-hour journey, you’ll be captivated by the sights and sounds of nature, including a close-up view of the majestic Northwestern Glacier, an actively calving tidewater glacier. The tour also includes stops at the stunning Anchor and Ogive Glaciers. Our knowledgeable captains provide insightful narration, and the small group size allows for a more personal experience—giving you the chance to engage with the crew and learn more about the region’s wildlife and geology.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • View 3 active tidewater glaciers - Anchor, Ogive, and Northwestern
  • Complimentary use of binoculars
  • Guaranteed reserved seating in a heated cabin for every guest
  • Multiple viewing decks
  • Narration
  • Deli-style lunch
  • Chance to see an abundance of wildlife including but not limited to: whales, sea otters, steller sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles, seabirds

Requirements:

  • This cruise is not recommended for those who are prone to seasickness since it travels through the open Gulf of Alaska.
  • Minimum Age: 12 years or older to participate

Duration: 8.5 hours (Roundtrip from Seward)

  • 8.5 hours - Kenai Fjords Full Day cruise

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the 4th Avenue check-in office. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

A complimentary deli lunch is offered with a choice of three sandwich options: turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian.

Due to the length of this cruise, children under 12 are not permitted. This age restriction is in place for the safety and enjoyment of the cruise.

Our guests stay on the boat for the entire cruise to maximize glacier and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Guests are urged to dress in layers, including a warm rainproof coat, hat, gloves, and comfortable, rubber-soled shoes. Guests are welcome to stay in our heated cabins, but warm clothes are recommended for guests who would like to spend time outside on the viewing decks.

Cameras (tripods are prohibited) and extra batteries.

Our cruises go out rain or shine. We only cancel cruises due to unsafe sea conditions, in which case we will notify you as soon as possible. We reserve the right to cancel or re-route our cruises based on weather or other conditions. If the route of the Kenai Fjords National Park tour is limited to the confines of Resurrection Bay, we will refund $50 per adult and $25 per child.

You are welcome to store your luggage in our office during your cruise.

Pets are not permitted onboard unless your dog is a Service Animal needed due to a medical reason. Service dogs that are trained to perform a task directly related to a person’s disability are permitted. Emotional support or comfort dogs are not allowed. There are several doggy daycare/boarding facilities in Seward.

No. All vessels are non-smoking. There are no designated areas on the vessels for smoking.

The following bird species can be seen on this tour:horned puffin, tufted puffin, common murre, thick-billed murre, black-legged kittiwake, oystercatcher, red-faced cormorant, double-crested cormorant, pelagic cormorant, Kittlitz’s murrelet, ancient murrelet, marbled murrelet, rhinoceros auklet, parakeet auklet, sooty shearwater, parasitic jaeger, long-tailed jaeger, peregrine falcon, pigeon guillemot, surf scoter, white-winged scoter, black scoter, merganser, eider, harlequin duck, goldeneye, loon, Leach’s storm petrel, fork-tailed storm petrel, Northern fulmar, and bald eagle.

 

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Duration: 8.5 hours

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Duration: 8.5 hours



Adult (12+): $295.00