Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

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 included.

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.

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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

4.90

635 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

594

Great Trip
frankward777,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was not a stress free tour but the views were fantastic. The trip was through very rough waters and since the boat was not very big it was a rough trip. Some people did get seasick a little. The creatures we saw and the views we saw made it worth the rough trip to get there. We saw otters, eagle, puffins, sea lions, seals and whales plus some others. The views of the glaciers and waterfalls were spectacular.
Great way to see Kenai Fjords
M4692SSjeffs,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good outing to see the glaciers up close and wildlife. Captain altered the route to find the best weather and fewest waves.
Wow, wow and more WOW!!
beckylG5360NI,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have to admit, I was a bit hesitant to sign up for the 7.5 hr cruise but boy was I wrong! It flew by! We saw all sorts of marine and bird wildlife and the glaciers, WOW! The captain and crew were amazing. The information shared was delightful and respect for the wildlife was commendable. Would definitely recommend!
Would definitely go again!
372debbis,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My adult son and I went on the 7.5 hour cruise Sept. 8, 2025. It was a great experience. We saw sea lions, eagles, orcas, otters, puffins, seals and I believe 3 glaciers. The crew was pleasant and attentive to the participants. They had binoculars for us to use as most of the wildlife was not close to the boat and they tried to note and assist with wildlife and glacier sightings. We did see glacier calving also. Lunch was great and snacks and drinks were available.
The 7.5 hours flew by...
Roving436237,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful trip. The trip out of the harbor started with playful otters and bald eagles. Later we came on a small Orca pod and a few humpback whales. That was the first 90 minutes. The crew were very knowledgeable and very help full. At some point it was sandwich time - and they were very good and filling. The day flew by very quickly
Must See National Park Tour
DCII,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took the 6 hour Kenai Fjords National Park tour on Sunday September 14. It was fantastic. Our Captain and crew were outstanding, the boat is comfortable with only short periods of slightly rough ride. We saw orcas and many other amazing wildlife and the views are amazing. Beautiful glaciers and landscapes. Yes it was chilly, ok sometimes cold, but we were dressed in layers and stayed outside on the ship all day. There are ample table seats inside as well with large windows to see things if you choose a warmer seat. The sandwich lunch was good and the ability to purchase other snacks and beverages on board is a major plus. This was absolutely well worth the time and expense. Also, we booked this tour and hotel stay through Major Marine. Being late season there were some hotel construction issues that impacted our stay but the staff was very good about accommodating our needs. This was an excellent experience.
Highly recommend!
OnAir355283,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was a really good experience and the crew is really good at their job. They are highly knowledgeable and answered whole lot of my questions. I could not see Humpback whales as the tour suggested as a possibility in its description. Apparently, there is no hope to see them in September. I wish that was mentioned in the description about best times to see different species. But we did see killer whales and a whole lot of them. We also saw a black bear, seals, otters, and ice calving which made the day memorable.
Do it! It was just wonderful.
youaremysunshine32,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was just wonderful. The weather came and went and no one cared. Intrepid travelers stayed outside the whole time. Lunch was great; more than we expected, especially the brownie! The glaciers calved, the orcas and stellar sea lions showed up, the running commentation was great, captain so helpful. It was fun watching them use nets to get our glacial ice on board for our glacier margaritas and the conga line. It was just a great day. Don't worry about the weather; the glaciers and animals don't.
A great day in Alaska!
sunnycjsn1,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The ship is amazing: clean, comfortable and great food. The staff was excellent. We had the best day and were able to view all kinds of wildlife: a mountain goat, 2 different orca pods,harbor seals, Eagles, Sea otters, Puffins, Peregrine Falcon, sea stars and stellar sea lions. What an awesome day on the water. We booked this cruise after our other one was cancelled, so glad we did. Highly recommend this company. The captain and staff were top notch!
Excellent Cruise Experience!
mindyh774,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I LOVED this excursion! The narration was easily understood and easy to hear. The captain was willing to customize the excursion based on the wildlife/glacier/calving activity. The boat is a smaller vessel and because of that we were able to get close enough to see porpoises, seals, sea lions, whales, birds, glaciers and calving. The crew even passed around a piece of glacial ice that they fished out of the water. The lunch sandwiches contained plenty of meat with the lunch itself being filling. I would NOT HESITATE to recommend this cruise to anyone who would like to be able to get "up close and personal" with some of Alaska's natural wonders and wildlife.