Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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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 for all guests.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Reserved seating inside a heated cabin
Use of binoculars while on board
Restroom on board
Onboard Naturalist Narration
Sandwich options are turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian.
All taxes and fees included in price
Water, coffee, and tea
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
What To Expect
Major Marine Tours
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.
Kenai Fjords National Park
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.
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7.5 Hour Kenai Fjords Cruise
Explore the wildlife and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park on a high-speed catamaran. Visit two active tidewater glaciers and see whales, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, and more!
Reviews
523 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great opportunity adventure
Liz K,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is an amazing experience. I will remember it always. Should not visit AK without including this trp.
Outstanding excursion!
Kristine N,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing trip. Was able to she humpback whale, Orcas, porpoises, sea otters and lions. Glaciers were amazing !
Cruise itself was ok....
Patrick B,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00Cruise itself was ok. Fabulous captain and crew. Seemed like a lot of travel time for viewing some wildlife and getting up close to two glaciers. If you go and park across the street from the hotel meeting point make sure you pay for parking. It is not well marked. If you park thinking it's free it will cost you $25 fine.
It was amazing. The...
Shreedevi N,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was amazing. The narration was excellent. We could spot lot of wildlife. The lunch was delicious and the crew was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.
It was great! The...
Jeremy C,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great! The customer service was on point and friendly. The captain had plenty of information regarding sea life
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