Humpbacks bubble net feeding

World Whale Day: February 8th, 2020

The MMT Blog / World Whale Day: February 8th, 2020 Established in 1980, World Whale Day is a widely-celebrated holiday in Hawaii, where our North Pacific humpback whales are currently spending their winter. In just a few short months, the whales will begin the 2,800 mile migration to Alaska, with the newborn calves making the […]

Written by on February 6, 2020

Alaska Railroad

GoldStar Getaway: Our Premium Package

SEWARD SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / GoldStar Getaway: Our Premium Package Major Marine Tours is excited to offer a special for those who like to experience the best of the best. The GoldStar Getaway, our premium package, combines the best experiences with the Alaska Railroad, Major Marine Tours, and Harbor 360 Hotel in one great […]

Written by on January 6, 2020

Northern Lights

Winter in Alaska: Top Things To Do This Winter

SEWARD SPOTLIGHT, SPECIAL EVENT The MMT Blog / Winter in Alaska: Top Things To Do This Winter If you ask people to describe winter in Alaska, chances are most people will come up with the same two words: cold and dark. On winter solstice, which is coming up on December 21st, the sun will rise […]

Written by on December 3, 2019

Seward Harbor 360 Hotel

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Seward

SEWARD SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / Top 5 Reasons to Visit Seward Situated between the Kenai Mountains and the waters of Resurrection Bay, Seward is a quaint harbor town in Southcentral Alaska. With a population of less than 3,000 people, this small town offers big adventures and is the starting point for some of the […]

Written by on November 12, 2019

Chugach Transient Orcas

2019 Season in Review

ANNOUNCEMENT The MMT Blog / 2019 Season in Review The leaves are changing, the snow is returning, and the whales are migrating. These are the visual reminders that the season is coming to an end. At this time last year, we were raving about how we had the best orca season any of our captains […]

Written by on October 3, 2019

Fall on the Turnagain Arm

4 Reasons why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Seward

SEWARD SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / 4 Reasons why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Seward The majority of visitors to Seward arrive during our peak season from June through August, when city streets are bustling with activity, the midnight sun allows for non-stop adventures, and migrating marine wildlife have settled in for a […]

Written by on September 3, 2019

AT1 orcas

Deckhand Diaries: When Vanishing AT1 Orca Feast in the Kenai

DECKHAND DIARY, WILDLIFE REPORT The MMT Blog / Deckhand Diaries: When Vanishing AT1 Orca Feast in the Kenai Fjords Last week, guests were treated to sightings of transient orcas hunting for harbor seals in front of Aialik and Northwestern Glaciers on two of our Kenai Fjords National Park cruises. Sightings of these orcas are rare […]

Written by on August 27, 2019

Junior Ranger Program

Why You Should Cruise with a National Park Ranger

CRUISE SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / Why You Should Cruise with a National Park Ranger There are many advantages of taking a cruise with Major Marine Tours. Some of them you may already know about, like our multiple cruise options, amazing opportunities for viewing Alaska wildlife and glaciers, and our delicious salmon and prime rib […]

Written by on August 2, 2019

Humpbacks bubble net feeding

All About Humpbacks

SEWARD SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / All About Humpbacks Peak humpback whale watching season has reached Alaska. By now, the vast majority of the humpbacks have completed their migration from their breeding grounds in Hawaii, Baja, or Japan, and reached the waters of Alaska. Each spring, they begin their migration back to the nutrient-rich waters […]

Written by on July 18, 2019

Kenai Fjords 360

How to Pick Your Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

CRUISE SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / How to Pick Your Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Cruising in Kenai Fjords National Park is an experience like no other. Tidewater glaciers tower 500 feet above sea level. Incredible marine wildlife including orca whales, humpback whales, puffins, Steller sea lions, and Dall’s porpoises feed in the area’s nutrient-rich […]

Written by on July 11, 2019