Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
Overview
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6 hours
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This 6-hour cruise explores Kenai Fjords National Park and visits an actively calving tidewater glacier in beautiful Aialik Bay. Our experienced captains will narrate your cruise and point out wildlife such as whales, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, and more. Stop at the mighty Holgate or Aialik Glacier and float among the icebergs as you watch for calving, where giant chunks of ice break off and crash into the ocean. Onboard captain narration and complimentary deli lunch included.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Wheelchair accessibility or limited mobility requests must be submitted ahead of time due to limited seating capability
Sandwich options are turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian. Please submit choice in advance.
Guests arriving by train should contact us in advance to ensure you will be scheduled on the correct cruise.
Please notify if you are arriving by train, cruise ship, driving in, or already in Seward the date of your cruise
Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure
What To Expect
Major Marine Tours
Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise from Seward by Major Marine Tours
Kenai Fjords National Park
This cruise will travel about 100 miles round-trip through Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park.
Options
Morning Cruise 08:00
Morning Cruise 08:00
Afternoon Cruise 11:30
Explore Kenai Fjords National Park the afternoon departure of our 6 Hour Cruise.
What‘s Included
All taxes and fees included
Use of binoculars
Reserved seating in the heated cabin
Onboard Naturalist Narration
Sandwich options are turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian.
Water, coffee, and tea
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,886 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Tour, perfect day for our family!
Caity B,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely outstanding! Top-notch crew and captain, yummy food and drinks, and a truly incredible wildlife viewing day! Major Marine Tours was professional from top to bottom. The captain and crew were friendly, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun to be around. The boat was not overcrowded, and the captain did an amazing job maneuvering the boat to provide optimal viewing on all sides. We had an extremely lucky day at sea! Calm water, low wind, and wildlife galore. This is a must-see for Kenai Fjords and beyond. Worth every penny and will recommend to anyone I know coming to Alaska.
Great experience, great crew, highly recommend.
Kathleen A,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic trip. The crew was wonderful and the captain gave a great tour. The food and drink options were great and our seats were comfortable and had a great view. Part of our group got very seasick during the Gulf part of the trip, but the crew was well-prepared to handle that and so kind throughout the experience. We'd love to take this tour again.
Amazing Day! A Must For your visit to Alaska!
Getaway23180418758,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a Fabulous day on the water! Captain Laura and her crew were All Amazing! Extremely knowledgeable, organized, thoughtful, courteous and helpful! The entire day was amazing! The crew definitely puts safety First! Much appreciated! We saw almost every species of whale, otter, seal, sea lions, porpoise, birds, mountain goats, whew! An Amazing day! The only critter we missed was a bear, but WOW, what a day! and the lunch was yummy and filling. Do Not miss this Tour!
Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
Soccermama4,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing! We not only got to see one of the huge glaciers in the area, as well as multiple different orca, sea lion, puffin, mountain goat, humpback whale and porpoise sightings. The crew was so friendly and knowledgeable too. Highly recommend!
Amazing tour! And amazing crew!
Joel B,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! And amazing crew!
Amazing Wildlife and Incredible Up-Close Views of Aialik and Holgate Glaciers
samuel nyz,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This boat tour was one of the highlights of our Alaska vacation, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Seward area. The tour departs from the Harbor 360 Hotel in Seward. We were advised that summer road construction could significantly increase the drive time from Anchorage, turning the usual 2-hour trip into as much as 3 to 4 hours. Fortunately, we encountered no delays and arrived in just over two hours. Check-in was quick and efficient, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that seating was assigned. There was no need to rush aboard to claim a good spot. We were assigned a table on the lower deck and enjoyed sharing it with a friendly family from Colorado. Our captain was outstanding. Her informative and engaging commentary throughout the cruise made the experience both educational and entertaining. Wildlife sightings began almost immediately. As we left the harbor, we spotted a bald eagle perched nearby. Soon afterward, we came across a sea otter floating peacefully on its back, seemingly enjoying the sunshine. As the cruise continued, we were treated to an incredible variety of wildlife. We saw mountain goats perched on impossibly steep cliffs, making me wonder whether their hooves come equipped with suction cups! We watched porpoises racing alongside the boat, humpback whales surfacing in the distance, sea lions lounging on rocky outcrops, and colorful horned puffins flying overhead. The absolute highlight of the trip was getting up close to the magnificent Holgate Glacier. Standing before such a massive wall of ice was awe-inspiring and a powerful reminder of the beauty and scale of nature. A word of caution: the waters can become quite choppy. If you are prone to motion sickness, be sure to take preventive measures before boarding. My wife unfortunately became seasick during the trip and was ill several times. Thankfully, the crew was exceptionally kind and attentive, providing her with ginger and Dramamine and checking on her throughout the cruise. Despite that setback, we all had a wonderful time. Between the spectacular glacier views, abundant wildlife, and excellent crew, this was an unforgettable experience and one I would gladly do again.
Great experience
Cara J,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had great weather, which helped make it a great experience, but I think it would have been fantastic either way. We saw whales, otters, harbor seals, and lots of birds. We held a piece of the glacier and had glacier ice margaritas :)
Quite impressed!
chrissyh441,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cruise was nothing short of spectacular. The wildlife was enchanting. We will make this cruise a habit for every time we visit Alaska. The crew was kind and hard working. There’s essentially nothing bad I can say about this cruise.
Great Tour to view Glacier Calving and Wildlife
meemg2024,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour to see Glacier Calving and wildlife i.e orca , killer whale , otter and so on
Great Day
Stephen S,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00we lucked out on the weather and it was calm and blue skys. The captain handled the vessell like it was a kayak and was great with the explanations/ knowledge.
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