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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise

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Overview

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8 hours 30 minutes

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Travel to remote areas in Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day adventure cruise. Ideal for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this 8.5 hour cruise explores the 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 and glaciers. A full day on the water allows the captain plenty of time to seek out the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, home to humpback whales, orca whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and many types of seabirds. You will spend time in front of the impressive Northwestern Glacier, an actively-calving tidewater glacier. A deli lunch is included.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Adult pricing applies to all travelers.

Children under 12 not suitable for cruise

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

We have limited capacity on our vessels to ensure that our guests and crew can follow recommended social distancing guidelines.

We continue to maintain our high standard of cleanliness and have implement additional cleaning procedures for commonly touched surfaces during the cruise.

Not recommended for guests with limited mobility

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

Use of binoculars on board

Narration by knowledgeable, experienced Captain

Restroom on board

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

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Resurrection Bay

This adventure cruise is the only small-vessel cruise that explores the remote, glacier-carved Northwestern Fjord in Kenai Fjords National Park. Ideal for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this 8.5 hour cruise departs from the Seward Harbor 360 Hotel dock 8:30 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. The cruise will travel through Resurrection Bay, Kenai Fjords National Park, the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Resurrection, Granite Pass, Harris Bay, and into the spectacular Northwestern Fjord. Due to the vessel size and the cruise length, children under 12 are not suitable on this cruise.

Admission Not Applicable
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Kenai Fjords National Park

Narrated by our knowledgeable, experienced captain and crew, guests have the unique opportunity to explore remote, untouched areas of Kenai Fjords National Park with a small group. Depending on sea conditions and wildlife-viewing opportunities, the captain’s route to Northwestern Fjord can vary from day to day. After cruising through Resurrection Bay, you will explore the Chiswell Islands (part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge) or Cape Resurrection, home to thousands of nesting seabirds, Steller sea lions, and other wildlife. The cruise will then enter Harris Bay, where you will be greeted with views of beautiful hidden coves, rugged mountains, and possibly feeding whales. Once we enter the virtually untouched and untamed Northwestern Fjord, look for the numerous alpine glaciers nestled high on the cliffs. You will visit Northwestern, Anchor, and Ojive Glaciers at the end of Northwestern Fjord. You will spend time in front of the glacier to watch for glacial calving.

Admission Not Applicable

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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise

Reviews

4.94

341 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great captain and crew. ...

    Terry J,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Great captain and crew. Very informative and amazing views of whales , Orca’s, Otters and Sea Lions!

  • Kenai Fjords full day tour.

    David U,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a fuill day tour that also included a lunch. It was amazing. The sites were beautiful. We saw whales, puffins, seal lions, otters and all sorts of other sea life. The glaciers and information we got about the fjords, and glaciers and other parts of the tour were very good. We stopped near a huge glacier and turned the boat off. We were able to hear the glacier sounds and see it as it moved and fell into the waters. It was such a phenomenal exxperience and day! Would definitely do it again!

  • Exceptional views of...

    Hung K,

    Aug 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Exceptional views of glaciers with opportunities to view wildlife such as harbor seals, sea lions, porpoises, and whales. The crew (captain John, Rowen, and Scott) were informative and seemed to enjoy their jobs and were passionate about the natural beauty of Alaska and Kenai Fjords. Highly recommended!

  • 8hr Kenai Fjords tour and Guides!

    Vickie W,

    Aug 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Well worth it!! Better than the helicopter tours. Excellent. Capt. Justin and first mate Rowen, Excellent knowledge of the area,, and both a gold mine of information.

  • The 8.5 hour boat tour of...

    Amy S,

    Aug 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The 8.5 hour boat tour of Kenai Fjords was FANTASTIC.! The captain(Captain John) and crew(Scott and Rowan) of the Orca Song were phenomenal. They were friendly, knowledgeable and made all of the passengers feel right at home! I cannot believe how much we were able to see. Horn muffins, tufted muffins, bald eagles, cormorant, kits, sea otters, seals, sea lions, doll porpoises, humped back whales and so many more I don't recall. The Northwestern Glacier was beautiful. We listened to it crackle and pop and watched as a few small pieces fell to the water. It was such a great experience.

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