7.5 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Offered by Major Marine Tours In Seward, Alaska
: $
About us
Major Marine Tours offers world-class wildlife and glacier cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park, departing from the beautiful harbor town of Seward, Alaska. We are a locally-owned, family company celebrating 30 years of sharing authentic Alaska adventures with our guests.
Tour Kenai Fjords on one of our cruise options ranging from 3.5 hours to 8.5 hours. Our cruises explore the glacier-carved fjords and abundant wildlife of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park, offering some of the best glacier viewing and whale watching opportunities in Alaska.
We offer a range of different tours based on your interests and itinerary, including cruise options with educational kids programs, cruises for birders and photographers, and shorter cruises that stay in calmer, protected waters. Cruises 6 hours and over include a complimentary hearty deli lunch for all guests.
From family-friendly cruises on large, stable catamarans to full-day small-vessel adventure cruises – we have the cruise for you!
Tour Kenai Fjords on one of our cruise options ranging from 3.5 hours to 8.5 hours. Our cruises explore the glacier-carved fjords and abundant wildlife of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park, offering some of the best glacier viewing and whale watching opportunities in Alaska.
We offer a range of different tours based on your interests and itinerary, including cruise options with educational kids programs, cruises for birders and photographers, and shorter cruises that stay in calmer, protected waters. Cruises 6 hours and over include a complimentary hearty deli lunch for all guests.
From family-friendly cruises on large, stable catamarans to full-day small-vessel adventure cruises – we have the cruise for you!
What we'll do
Explore the whales, wildlife, and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park. More time on the water allows the captain to seek out the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the area. Visit two active tidewater glaciers. Onboard captain narration and complimentary deli lunch for all guests.
Our thrilling 7.5 Hour Cruise explores Kenai Fjords National Park, where wildlife is abundant and tidewater glaciers are massive. Providing a full narration to your journey, our knowledgeable onboard captains and naturalists will be your guide to the spectacular sights while answering any questions you may have. With 7.5 hours on the water, this cruise allows more time for the captain to seek out the best whale and wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, including Steller sea lion colonies and rookeries home to thousands of nesting seabirds. You will also spend time in front of two active tidewater glaciers: Holgate and Aialik Glaciers.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit two active tidewater glaciers, the best cruise for glacier viewing
- More time on the water allows the captain to seek out the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the area
- See wildlife such as orca whales, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles, and many species of seabirds. Binoculars are available to use onboard.
- Our experienced captains will narrate the cruise
- Complimentary deli lunch for all guests with a choice of sandwich options: turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian
Our thrilling 7.5 Hour Cruise explores Kenai Fjords National Park, where wildlife is abundant and tidewater glaciers are massive. Providing a full narration to your journey, our knowledgeable onboard captains and naturalists will be your guide to the spectacular sights while answering any questions you may have. With 7.5 hours on the water, this cruise allows more time for the captain to seek out the best whale and wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, including Steller sea lion colonies and rookeries home to thousands of nesting seabirds. You will also spend time in front of two active tidewater glaciers: Holgate and Aialik Glaciers.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit two active tidewater glaciers, the best cruise for glacier viewing
- More time on the water allows the captain to seek out the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the area
- See wildlife such as orca whales, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles, and many species of seabirds. Binoculars are available to use onboard.
- Our experienced captains will narrate the cruise
- Complimentary deli lunch for all guests with a choice of sandwich options: turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian
What to expect / what's provided
* Duration: 7.5 Hours
*Prices are inclusive of taxes and fees.
*Guaranteed reserved seating in our 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.
*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. More information about vessel wheelchair accessibility can be found here.
Route Highlights:
– Resurrection Bay
– Bear Glacier (piedmont glacier, visibility weather permitting)
– Kenai Fjords National Park
– the Gulf of Alaska
– Aialik Bay
– Holgate Glacier (tidewater glacier)
- Holgate and Aialik Glaciers (tidewater glaciers)
– Chiswell Islands, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (weather permitting)
– Bird Rookeries
– Steller Sea Lion Haul Outs
* Route will vary depending on weather, wildlife, and glacier ice conditions.
*FAQs:
- Can I take this cruise and the train on the same day?
Yes, the afternoon cruise aligns with same-day, round-trip Alaska Railroad transportation. A Major Marine Tours representative will be at the depot to direct you to the check-in office. The train depot is only a 2-minute walk from the check-in office for this cruise. When the cruise is over, you will have enough time to walk back to the depot before the train departs at 6:00 p.m. If the train arrives late, we will do our best to transfer passengers to a different date or to the 4 Hour Cruise that departs at 12:30 pm.
- Will I see any glaciers on this cruise?
Yes, this cruise visits one active tidewater glacier in Aialik Bay. Depending on the weather, you may also see Bear Glacier, which is a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, along with alpine glaciers perched high in the mountains.
- Will I see any whales on this cruise?
While we cannot guarantee whale sightings, our captains visit wildlife hot spots and communicate with other vessels about recent wildlife sightings to give our guests the best chances of viewing whales. On average, we see whales on 80% of our 6 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruises. The longer you are on the water, the greater your chances are of seeing whales.
- Will I get seasick?
This tour crosses through the Gulf of Alaska for a short time, where there is a higher chance of seasickness due to the area’s bumpy open waters. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication such as Dramamine or Bonine before the cruise. This medication can be purchased at our check-in offices and on board our cruises. Our half-day cruises stay in protected waters, where seasickness is less likely.
*Prices are inclusive of taxes and fees.
*Guaranteed reserved seating in our 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.
*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. More information about vessel wheelchair accessibility can be found here.
Route Highlights:
– Resurrection Bay
– Bear Glacier (piedmont glacier, visibility weather permitting)
– Kenai Fjords National Park
– the Gulf of Alaska
– Aialik Bay
– Holgate Glacier (tidewater glacier)
- Holgate and Aialik Glaciers (tidewater glaciers)
– Chiswell Islands, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (weather permitting)
– Bird Rookeries
– Steller Sea Lion Haul Outs
* Route will vary depending on weather, wildlife, and glacier ice conditions.
*FAQs:
- Can I take this cruise and the train on the same day?
Yes, the afternoon cruise aligns with same-day, round-trip Alaska Railroad transportation. A Major Marine Tours representative will be at the depot to direct you to the check-in office. The train depot is only a 2-minute walk from the check-in office for this cruise. When the cruise is over, you will have enough time to walk back to the depot before the train departs at 6:00 p.m. If the train arrives late, we will do our best to transfer passengers to a different date or to the 4 Hour Cruise that departs at 12:30 pm.
- Will I see any glaciers on this cruise?
Yes, this cruise visits one active tidewater glacier in Aialik Bay. Depending on the weather, you may also see Bear Glacier, which is a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, along with alpine glaciers perched high in the mountains.
- Will I see any whales on this cruise?
While we cannot guarantee whale sightings, our captains visit wildlife hot spots and communicate with other vessels about recent wildlife sightings to give our guests the best chances of viewing whales. On average, we see whales on 80% of our 6 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruises. The longer you are on the water, the greater your chances are of seeing whales.
- Will I get seasick?
This tour crosses through the Gulf of Alaska for a short time, where there is a higher chance of seasickness due to the area’s bumpy open waters. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication such as Dramamine or Bonine before the cruise. This medication can be purchased at our check-in offices and on board our cruises. Our half-day cruises stay in protected waters, where seasickness is less likely.
Cancellation Policy
Cruise-only reservations are fully refundable up to 72 hours prior to your cruise departure. A 3% credit card processing fee will be retained for cancellations. The 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. Tickets not used at the time of sailing (no-show) are completely non-refundable and may not be used on any other sailings.
At the discretion of the Coast Guard-certified captain, Major Marine Tours reserves the right to cancel or re-route cruises based on weather or other conditions. If the route of this cruise is limited to the confines of Resurrection Bay, Major Marine Tours will issue a partial
refund. Please take precautions if you are concerned about seasickness. You will be advised of sea conditions at check-in.
At the discretion of the Coast Guard-certified captain, Major Marine Tours reserves the right to cancel or re-route cruises based on weather or other conditions. If the route of this cruise is limited to the confines of Resurrection Bay, Major Marine Tours will issue a partial
refund. Please take precautions if you are concerned about seasickness. You will be advised of sea conditions at check-in.
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