Category: Kenai Fjords National Park
ANNOUNCEMENT The MMT Blog / 2023 Season in Review Happy New Year! The 2024 season is just around the corner and we are looking back at all of the incredible moments from 2023. When we reflect on last season two things really come to mind: bad weather and bubble-netting. While we had one of the […]
Written by Kirsten McNeil on January 17, 2024
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 about sea level. Incredible marine wildlife including killer whales, humpbacks, puffins, sea lions, and Dall’s porpoise feed in the area’s nutrient-rich waters. Beautiful […]
Written by developer@tonbodigital.com on October 30, 2023
SEWARD SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / All About Humpbacks Peak humpback whale watching season is almost here! Each spring, they begin their migration back to the nutrient-rich waters of the North Pacific, with some swimming with their newborn calves in tow. After fasting through the winter, the humpbacks journey back to Southcentral Alaska and Kenai […]
Written by Kirsten McNeil on April 11, 2023
CRUISE SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / Tour Tips: How to Have the Best Cruise Experience Are you cruising with us this summer, but still have some questions about how to make the most of your glacier & wildlife cruise? Check out our insider’s tips on how to have your best cruising experience. Check In Early […]
Written by developer@tonbodigital.com on July 20, 2021
ANNOUNCEMENT 2020 Season in Review 2020 Season in Review Each year after the season ends in October, we look back at the highlights, wildlife encounters, changes in glaciers, and favorite memories from the season. This season looked a little bit different. We began our cruising season on March 7th with our Gray Whale Watching Cruise. […]
Written by Kirsten McNeil on November 17, 2020
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 developer@tonbodigital.com on November 12, 2019
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 Kirsten McNeil on October 3, 2019
CRUISE SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / Birds of the Kenai Fjords: Birding Tips and Life List Species Some travel to the Kenai Fjords to stand on the bow of a boat beside the glaciers. Some come to experience the sound of a whale’s breath as it rises to the surface of the sea. Some visit […]
Written by Kirsten McNeil on June 17, 2019
SEWARD SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / World Oceans Day Join Major Marine Tours in celebrating World Oceans Day on June 8th! On this day, people around the world come together to celebrate and protect our oceans. Healthy oceans are critical to a healthy planet. As a company that explores the incredible marine ecosystems and wildlife […]
Written by Kirsten McNeil on June 4, 2019
CRUISE SPOTLIGHT The MMT Blog / How to Choose Your Cruise: Our Go-To Guide to Help You Pick Your Cruise Summer is here and we are so excited that our cruise season is in full swing. We are currently offering 3 cruise options, and over the next few weeks another 3 cruises will start running. […]
Written by developer@tonbodigital.com on May 22, 2019