There’s no telling what magical sights await as you journey up the coast from Seward on one of our unique ocean cruises. One thing is for certain: the abundant wildlife and incredible landscapes — from tumbling glaciers and lush forests to towering walls of rock — you’ll see on the wildlife and glacier cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park will create memories to last a lifetime.
6 hrs – Kenai Fjords National Park Tour
Seward – Aialik Cape – Aialik Glacier – Holgate Glacier – Island Cruising – Seward
8.5 hrs – Kenai Fjords National Park Tour with Dinner at Fox Island
Seward – Aialik Cape – Aialik Glacier – Holgate Glacier – Island Cruising – Fox Island – Seward
Kenai Fjords National Park Tour
MAY 25 – SEP 2 / DAILY 8 AM – 2 PM | MAY 4 – SEP 29 / DAILY 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Kenai Fjords National Park Tour with Dinner at Fox Island
MAY 18 – AUG 25 | DAILY 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Kenai Fjords National Park Tour
Adult: $155.50 / Child: $77.75
Kenai Fjords National Park Tour with Dinner at Fox Island
Adult: $185.60 / Child: $92.80
Price quoted in USD; Children are considered those 11 and under. Infants under 2 are not subject to port fees.
Seward, AK
Seeing a tidewater glacier up close is a thrill. Located in the remote and remarkable corners of coastal Kenai Fjords, this is where blue waters meet giant walls of ice.
In Kenai Fjords National Park, over half of the landmass is covered by the enormous Harding Icefield, a thousand-foot block of ice that dates back to the last Ice Age. The Harding spills out in all directions in the form of glaciers. Some stretch northwest into rugged hills of the Kenai Peninsula. Others—five of them, to be exact—reach as far as the sea along the craggy coast of the Gulf of Alaska.
The Northwestern, Holgate and Aialik tidewater glaciers can all be seen with Kenai Fjords Tours.
Looking up from the deck of your boat, you’ll also see the enormous white gems that are the park’s alpine glaciers. They are formed on the many mountainsides and push slowly down, through the valleys.
Valley glaciers are nestled in valleys and don’t reach the sea. Often, they terminate in large, freshwater lagoons. The Bear valley glacier, seen on Kenai Fjords Tours, is the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
The journey begins as you sail out of the Seward harbor—watch for the resident bald eagle and seals! As Resurrection Bay opens into the rugged Gulf of Alaska, the exploration into Kenai Fjords National Park deepens.
No matter the tour you choose, you’ll have plenty of wildlife-watching opportunities, see stunningly craggy coastlines, meet our enthusiastic and knowledgeable team of deckhands, learn and discover along with our passionate captains and explore the majesty that is Kenai Fjords.
From the mighty (humpback whales and orcas!) to the tiny (puffins!) you can see them all on our tours. Sea otters, Dall’s porpoises, Steller sea lions, harbor seals and loads of whales—it’s a marine mammal delight out here in the waters off Kenai Fjords.
In the sky above, keep an eye out for bird life—like bald eagles, black oystercatchers, graceful murres and those adorable orange-footed and ginger-beaked puffins.
We are passionate about whale watching and wildlife spotting in Kenai Fjords. It’s what gets our hearts pumping each and every day. Our captains take you on a full-time search for wildlife and our deckhands come loaded with insights and stories to share. Discover how the Kenai Fjords are alive. And keep your cameras ready!
Kenai Fjords whale watching is an adventure in both patience and adrenaline. Our captains and deckhands have a deep passion for and knowledge about these majestic creatures and the clean waters they visit each summer. We frequently spot humpback and orca whales, often in pods. Sometimes they’ll breach. Sometimes they’ll playfully slap their fins and other times they’ll ever-so-gracefully show their flukes. You may even spot some bubble-net feeding!
Fin whales, gray whales, minke and sei whales have also been seen in the waters off the coast of Kenai Fjords National Park.
Whales can be curious and playful. They can gather around our boats, or we can glide to the side of them—always maintaining a safe distance, of course. Sometimes, it’s like they’re smiling for the cameras!
ALASKA’S MOST POPULAR WILDLIFE AND GLACIER CRUISE DELIVERS ABUNDANT WILDLIFE, MOUNTAINS AND TIDEWATER GLACIERS.
Departing from Seward, this cruise glides past seals, whales and puffins as we explore coastal rainforests, tidewater glaciers and remote Alaskan islands. Experienced and engaging captains narrate the trip, so you walk away knowing a whole lot more about Kenai Fjords National Park and its wonders.
AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY TOPPED OFF WITH AN EXCLUSIVE DINNER SERVED ALASKAN-STYLE.
Spend your day aboard the most popular wildlife and glacier cruise in Alaska. Explore the wildlife and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park. Then, dock at the magical Fox Island for a delicious meal paired with an exceptional setting. What a day!
The Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge offers comfort & great service on this remote island, with ample opportunities to explore the island by land and sea.
Explore and kayak Fox Island at your own pace during your stay. Just make sure you’re back in time for delicious gourmet meals prepared by the island chef at the Wilderness Lodge!
