Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Description
Explore the whales, wildlife, and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park on this thrilling 7.5 hour cruise. Enjoy the extra time on the water as you get up-close views of wildlife such as orca whales, humpback whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, puffins, and more. Visit two active tidewater glaciers and watch for calving, where giant chunks of ice break off and crash into the water. Visit the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection, home to Steller sea lion colonies and thousands of nesting seabirds. Onboard captain narration and complimentary deli lunch included.
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Itinerary
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 who is prone to motion sickness. Our half-day Resurrection Bay cruises are much better options if motion sickness is a concern.
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.
We will cruise through the protected waters of Resurrection Bay, searching for wildlife and and enjoying spectacular scenery.
We will cruise by Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Our next stop is Holgate Glacier, another actively calving tidewater glacier. We will spend approximately 20 minutes in front of each glacier, floating among the icebergs as we watch for spectacular calving.
After cruising through Resurrection Bay, we will round Cape Aialik (pronounced “I-al-ik) into Aialik Bay. As we cruise into Aialik Bay you will get your first glimpse of Aialik Glacier, an active tidewater glacier. We will stop in front of the glacier and watch for calving, where large chunks of glacial ice break off and crash in to the water.
Depending on the weather, we will cruise to the Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection, home to thousands of nesting Alaskan seabirds like puffins, kittiwakes, and cormorants. The captain will stop the boat very close to the nesting areas of the seabirds, which provides great photo opportunities. We will also visit Steller sea lion colonies, where Steller sea lions gather on the rugged, rocky coastline. Sea otters, bald eagles, and mountain goats are also commonly seen along the route.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(684)
This particular tour shouldn’t have happened (7/5/2026). The company was PUSHING seasickness medicine as soon as we walked in. Half the passengers were sick in the first two hours, as we experienced a storm causing 6-foot swells. I’ve never seen so many sick bags used. I didn’t get sick, but the entire excursion was ruined by the smell of sickness in the air. It was wet and cold all day. The crew was good, as was the tour's intent. We saw some beautiful scenery and glaciers, we saw whales, otters, and sea lions, plus some seabirds, but for $350 per head, we should have had a great experience rather than one we simply had to survive. I understand this is a family-owned business, and I want to support it. They can't control the weather. However, this was a lost day at sea, and it should have been postponed or canceled. This is the top tour operator in Seward, and they should be more vigilant to ensure a splendid experience.
This was our favorite activity of our entire trip. We got to see so much (humpbacks, orcas, sea otters, puffins, bald eagles and more). Justin and Jack were fantastic. They made it possible for everyone to see everything that was spotted by stopping/slowing down and turning the boat so everyone could see. Their knowledge and enthusiasm was great. They get to do this every day and they were just as excited as we were when wildlife was spotted. I can’t recommend it enough. Worth every penny.
Great day. Would definitely do this cruise again.
In the beginning I wasn't sure if the full-day course (7.5 hours) would be too long, but it turned out to be the best boat tour we ever had. Not only we had seen all the wildlives and glanciers we wanted to see, the crews were also very professional and helpful during the course. Definitely recommended especially if you travel to Seward in summer.
Excellent staff throughout. All team members were pleasant, kind, knowledgeable, and efficient. Even on a rainy, foggy day they worked hard to make the trip positive and very memorable. We saw harbor seals, sea otter, humpback whale, puffins, dolphins, eagles, and big seals. We also stayed near each of the two glaciers for about 20 min. each. The vastness and cool air of the glacier was a humbling experience. The captain also noticed jellyfish mating in a large smack and turned us around to see that. Everyone worked hard to help us see as many animals as possible. Well worth it!
Weather is important, wildlife is rare. Time is sooooo unnecessarily long. If you already seen glacier before this is definitely not the tour for you.
We had terrible weather but the crew was fantastic at keeping spirits up, finding wildlife including whales, seals, and puffins, with sharing information at all the right times. We were warm and cozy and had an excellent trip - the food was good, facilities exceptionally clean, and always felt safe and in good hands!
Great wildlife sightings and an amazing cruise crew made this a memorable experience. It was a bit crowded at times, which made it challenging to find enough space to capture the wildlife in action, but overall it was a fantastic trip.
Excellent excursion! The glaciers were absolutely stunning. Very organized activity, appreciated the attention to detail. Loved the captain’s explanation of everything we were seeing. Would highly recommend to everyone visiting Seward.
Good weather is everything! We were fortunate to have BOTH good weather and luck on our side on Thursday 02-July-2026. Appreciated a designated table for our group. Captain and crew were great throughout. Saw MANY sea animals including the Humpback and Fin Whales, Otters, Sea Lions, Puffin & other birds, and THE Orcas VERY up close - the captain hadn’t seen anything like this in 13 years apparently. The glaciers and views were to die for. Overall, all the stars aligned for an unforgettable tour.
