8.5 Hour Northwestern Fjord Cruise
Offered by Major Marine Tours In Seward, Alaska
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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
Our longest cruise takes you to the remote, untouched Northwestern Fjord in Kenai Fjords National Park. Get up-close views of glaciers, whales, and wildlife on this small vessel adventure cruise. Complimentary deli lunch included.
Our 8.5 Hour Northwestern Fjord Cruise travels farther into Kenai Fjords National Park than any other cruise. Ideal for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this small vessel adventure cruise explores the remote, untouched area of Northwestern Fjord in Kenai Fjords National Park. This cruise travels with a smaller group for a more intimate cruising experience, providing the best opportunity for up-close views of wildlife including humpback whales, orca whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, seabirds, otters, and more.
The 8.5 hours spent on the water will fly by as the captain seeks out the best wildlife viewing in the area. You will spend time in front of the impressive Northwestern Glacier, an actively calving tidewater glacier, and you will also visit Anchor and Ogive Glaciers. This tour is fully narrated by our experienced captains. The smaller group size gives you the best opportunities to interact with and ask questions of our experienced, knowledgeable crew.
*Tour Highlights:
- Visit three active tidewater glaciers, including the impressive Northwestern Glacier
- Travel to remote areas of Kenai Fjords National Park
- Up-close wildlife viewing
- Smaller vessel with limited capacity, up to 60 passengers
- Best wildlife viewing of all of our cruises. See wildlife such as orca whales, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles, and many species of seabirds
- Best cruise option for birders and photographers
- Complimentary hearty deli lunch with a choice of four sandwich options: turkey, roast beef, Alaska salmon spread, or vegetarian.
*Please make note of dietary restrictions at the time of booking. You can email us at [email protected] or use the chat feature at the bottom right of your screen.
*Information for Birders:
This cruise offers the best opportunity for birding on all of our cruises.
The following bird species may be seen on this cruise: 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.
Our 8.5 Hour Northwestern Fjord Cruise travels farther into Kenai Fjords National Park than any other cruise. Ideal for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this small vessel adventure cruise explores the remote, untouched area of Northwestern Fjord in Kenai Fjords National Park. This cruise travels with a smaller group for a more intimate cruising experience, providing the best opportunity for up-close views of wildlife including humpback whales, orca whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, seabirds, otters, and more.
The 8.5 hours spent on the water will fly by as the captain seeks out the best wildlife viewing in the area. You will spend time in front of the impressive Northwestern Glacier, an actively calving tidewater glacier, and you will also visit Anchor and Ogive Glaciers. This tour is fully narrated by our experienced captains. The smaller group size gives you the best opportunities to interact with and ask questions of our experienced, knowledgeable crew.
*Tour Highlights:
- Visit three active tidewater glaciers, including the impressive Northwestern Glacier
- Travel to remote areas of Kenai Fjords National Park
- Up-close wildlife viewing
- Smaller vessel with limited capacity, up to 60 passengers
- Best wildlife viewing of all of our cruises. See wildlife such as orca whales, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles, and many species of seabirds
- Best cruise option for birders and photographers
- Complimentary hearty deli lunch with a choice of four sandwich options: turkey, roast beef, Alaska salmon spread, or vegetarian.
*Please make note of dietary restrictions at the time of booking. You can email us at [email protected] or use the chat feature at the bottom right of your screen.
*Information for Birders:
This cruise offers the best opportunity for birding on all of our cruises.
The following bird species may be seen on this cruise: 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.
What to expect / what's provided
*Duration: 8.5 hours
*Cruise not suitable for children under 12
*Prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees.
*This cruise has limited capacity and sells out quickly. We recommend that you book early to ensure your spot on this cruise.
*Complimentary hearty deli lunch is included, We also provide complimentary coffee, tea, and water.
*Wine, beer, and snacks are available for purchase during the cruise.
*Free souvenir book
*Departure Location: Seward Harbor 360 Hotel
*Not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for guests with limited mobility. More information about vessel wheelchair accessibility can be found here.
*This cruise is not recommended for those who are prone to seasickness since it travels through the open Gulf of Alaska. Our half-day cruises are a better option if motion sickness is a concern.
*Route Highlights:
– Resurrection Bay
– Bear Glacier (piedmont glacier, visibility weather permitting)
– Kenai Fjords National Park
– Gulf of Alaska
– Harris Bay
– Northwestern Fjord
– Northwestern, Anchor, and Ogive Glaciers (tidewater glaciers)
– Chiswell Islands, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (weather permitting)
– Bird Rookeries
– Steller Sea Lion Haul Outs
*Route may vary depending on weather, wildlife, and glacier ice conditions.
*FAQs:
- Are children allowed on this cruise?
Due to the nature of this cruise, children under 12 are not permitted. This is a small vessel adventure cruise that travels farthest into Kenai Fjords National Park and spends the most amount of time in the open ocean. Our age restrictions are put in place for your safety and enjoyment of the cruise. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions. As a family-owned business, we strive to provide a quality experience for all ages. Children are allowed on all other cruises.
- What is the difference between this cruise and the other cruises?
This cruise provides the unique experience of traveling on a smaller vessel with limited capacity. It provides more intimate wildlife and scenery viewing experience and explores a remote area that is not visited on any of our other tours. This cruise is ideal for birders and photographers. While we can’t guarantee whale sightings, this cruise offers the best chances for whale watching on any of our cruises, with a 95% chance of seeing whales. On this cruise you will view three active tidewater glaciers, offering the most glacier viewing of any of our cruises.
- Is a meal served on this cruise?
Yes, we offer a complimentary deli-style lunch on this cruise. We also have a snack bar on board, and you are more than welcome to bring your own food with you. Glass containers and personal alcohol are not permitted.
*Cruise not suitable for children under 12
*Prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees.
*This cruise has limited capacity and sells out quickly. We recommend that you book early to ensure your spot on this cruise.
*Complimentary hearty deli lunch is included, We also provide complimentary coffee, tea, and water.
*Wine, beer, and snacks are available for purchase during the cruise.
*Free souvenir book
*Departure Location: Seward Harbor 360 Hotel
*Not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for guests with limited mobility. More information about vessel wheelchair accessibility can be found here.
*This cruise is not recommended for those who are prone to seasickness since it travels through the open Gulf of Alaska. Our half-day cruises are a better option if motion sickness is a concern.
*Route Highlights:
– Resurrection Bay
– Bear Glacier (piedmont glacier, visibility weather permitting)
– Kenai Fjords National Park
– Gulf of Alaska
– Harris Bay
– Northwestern Fjord
– Northwestern, Anchor, and Ogive Glaciers (tidewater glaciers)
– Chiswell Islands, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (weather permitting)
– Bird Rookeries
– Steller Sea Lion Haul Outs
*Route may vary depending on weather, wildlife, and glacier ice conditions.
*FAQs:
- Are children allowed on this cruise?
Due to the nature of this cruise, children under 12 are not permitted. This is a small vessel adventure cruise that travels farthest into Kenai Fjords National Park and spends the most amount of time in the open ocean. Our age restrictions are put in place for your safety and enjoyment of the cruise. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions. As a family-owned business, we strive to provide a quality experience for all ages. Children are allowed on all other cruises.
- What is the difference between this cruise and the other cruises?
This cruise provides the unique experience of traveling on a smaller vessel with limited capacity. It provides more intimate wildlife and scenery viewing experience and explores a remote area that is not visited on any of our other tours. This cruise is ideal for birders and photographers. While we can’t guarantee whale sightings, this cruise offers the best chances for whale watching on any of our cruises, with a 95% chance of seeing whales. On this cruise you will view three active tidewater glaciers, offering the most glacier viewing of any of our cruises.
- Is a meal served on this cruise?
Yes, we offer a complimentary deli-style lunch on this cruise. We also have a snack bar on board, and you are more than welcome to bring your own food with you. Glass containers and personal alcohol are not permitted.
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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