Half-day Resurrection Bay & Wildlife Tour from Seward
Description
Discover the wonders of Resurrection Bay on this captain-narrated, half-day adventure. Depart from Seward to marvel at massive glaciers, cruise beside rugged cliffs, spot soaring seabirds and share the waters with iconic marine wildlife. Perfect for families and travelers short on time.
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Itinerary
Navigate through Resurrection Bay as our expert guides introduce you to Kenai Fjords National Park
View jagged cliffs, seabirds, marine wildlife and alpine glaciers. This family-friendly half-day tour includes a hot lunch onboard.
View Bear Glacier, the Harding Icefield's largest glacier within Kenai Fjords National Park. Please note this is not a tidewater Glacier.
Watch out for seabirds, waterfalls and hanging glaciers in Thumb Cove
Cape Resurrection’s resident Steller sea lions and harbor seals are often found lounging on rocky islands near the coastline. Get ready to say hello and snap a picture!
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; dress in layers
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(154)
What a great afternoon! Lunch included, bar service available, comfortable cushy seats, protected from weather, huge windows - what more could you ask for? Seals, sea otters, whale, glaciers were all on the agenda. And, to top it off, warm chocolate chip cookies on the way back.
What a great tour! We are Alaska residents who RV camp frequently in Seward, but on this trip we were on a day trip with the Alaska Railroad down from Anchorage, and had the afternoon available to go whale watching. Captain Wade and his crew were great, and with communication from other boats he found a large pod of humpbacks and we were fortunate to see them feeding cooperatively. He also found orcas and showed us all the usual wildlife (sea lions, otters, seals, kittiwakes, puffins, eagles, etc). The crew were super friendly, the lunch burritos were tasty, and fresh warm cookies on the ride back were much appreciated. The boat was big enough to be stable but still small enough to not have too many people, leaving plenty of space on the rails for everyone to see. This tour was enough fun that we did it in June and then came back again with different family members to do it again in July.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Resurrection Bay adventures and that Captain Wade and the crew helped make both trips memorable. From incredible wildlife sightings to tasty meals and a comfortable ride, we're so glad you had such a great experience. We appreciate you coming back with family and hope to welcome you again!
Very informative. Intergenerational family group of grandparents parents and grandchildren. Staff was excellent.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad your entire family group enjoyed the experience and that our staff helped make the day memorable for all generations. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome your family back again!
Captain Wade is great, very knowledgeable and fun. Lots of wildlife and beautiful views! I would highly recommend this trip.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the incredible wildlife, beautiful views, and Captain Wade's knowledgeable and fun commentary. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again!
Perfect ending to a perfect trip. Saw everything I hoped to see and then some. Staff was amazing.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled our cruise was the perfect ending to your trip and that you enjoyed the amazing wildlife and service from our team. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!
Lovely, attentive crew. Very organized and friendly. The captain worked extra hard to give us an amazing view of the surrounding wildlife.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed our attentive crew and the effort our captain put into making your wildlife viewing experience special.
The trip was good but we were extremely unhappy with the boarding process and the front desk. We were travelling with our 12 year old who has autism and we requested if we could board early to give us extra time to settle down which was denied. This is the first time ever we have had an experience like this and we have travelled all over Europe and the US. We were told that if the person is not on a wheelchair, no accommodations would be provided. We had the stand in the rain for about 30mins and had a tough time managing my child's behavioral issues which ruined the cruise for us. I would not recommend this to anyone with special needs.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are sorry to hear that the boarding process did not meet your expectations and that it created additional stress for your family. Our Guest Service Agents are trained to provide priority boarding for guests with mobility needs, including those using wheelchairs and other ADA accommodations. Based on your description, it appears there may have been a misunderstanding regarding your request. If this had not been able to be resolved at the front desk, we would have appreciated the opportunity to have a manager assist, as we always want to explore reasonable accommodations whenever possible. While our team is well trained in ADA boarding procedures related to mobility, we recognize that situations involving autism and other non-visible disabilities may require a different approach. Your feedback highlights an area where we can improve our training and awareness so we can better serve guests with a wider range of accessibility needs. We sincerely apologize that this experience impacted what should have been an enjoyable cruise for your family. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we wish you and your family all the best.
Captain Wade and crew were awesome! We saw 4 whales, puffins, harbor seals, sea lions and bald eagles. Lunch was a Southwest Chicken burrito or chicken nuggets. And the yummy warm chocolate chip cookies at the end are great. Drinks (neither alcoholic or alcoholic) are not included.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad Captain Wade and the crew made your trip memorable and that you enjoyed all the incredible wildlife sightings. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the lunch and our warm chocolate chip cookies. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another Kenai Fjords adventure!
We had a fantastic afternoon on the water. The entire crew was amazing. We were entertained by both Orca and Hump Back Whales extensively! We also saw so many other wild life. The lunch was great as well. We thought we were going to get closer to glaciers. I guess that is a longer cruise.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your afternoon on the water, the incredible wildlife sightings, lunch, and the fantastic crew. We appreciate your feedback regarding the glaciers—our longer tours do travel farther into Kenai Fjords National Park for closer glacier viewing. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!
Licked out on the weather! It was a perfect day! Beautiful surroundings and saw great whales, otters, puffins, seals , eagles, etc. Crew was great!
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you had a beautiful day on the water and enjoyed the incredible wildlife sightings, scenery, and our amazing crew. It sounds like you had the perfect Alaska adventure! We appreciate you choosing Kenai Fjords Tours and hope to welcome you back again.
