3.5 HOUR KENAI FJORDS WILDLIFE CRUISE

• Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are provided. Snacks, beverages, beer, and wine are available for purchase during the cruise.
• Complimentary use of binoculars while onboard
• Departure location: Seward Harbor 360 Hotel
• Vessel: Orca Song (cruise typically runs on this vessel, but vessel is subject to change)
• Not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for guests with limited mobility. More information about vessel wheelchair accessibility can be found here.

ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS:

– Resurrection Bay
– Bear Glacier (piedmont glacier, visibility weather permitting)
– Cape Resurrection
– Bird Rookery
– Steller Sea Lion Haul Out
– Thumb Cove and Humpy Cove
– El Dorado Narrows

Route will vary depending on wildlife and weather conditions. 

Will I see a glacier on this cruise?
This cruise does not visit a tidewater glacier (a glacier that ends in the ocean). However, you may see Bear Glacier, which is the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. Bear Glacier is a piedmont/valley glacier that ends in a freshwater lake. We are not able to cruise to the face of the glacier because it ends 4 miles beyond the shoreline, but it is visible from a distance along our route if weather permits. You may also view alpine glaciers perched high in the mountains.

What is the difference between this cruise and the 5 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise?
The 5 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise offers reserved seating, onboard National Park Ranger narration, and features our optional Alaska Salmon and Prime Rib Buffet. The benefit of the 3.5 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise is that it’s our cheapest cruise option and offers the most flexibility, with two departure times and less time on the water. The 3.5 Hour Cruise is narrated by our experienced captains and naturalist crew members.

Will I see any whales on this cruise?
While we cannot guarantee whale sightings, our captains visit wildlife hot spots and communicate with other vessels about recent wildlife sightings to give our guests the best chances of viewing whales. On average, we see whales on 75% of our 3.5 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruises. The longer you are on the water, the greater your chances are of seeing whales.

Will I get seasick on this cruise?
You will be cruising through the calm, protected waters of Resurrection Bay, where the likeliness of seasickness is typically low. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking motion sickness medication such as Dramamine or Bonine before the cruise. This medication can be purchased at our check-in offices and onboard our cruises.

Is a meal included on this cruise?
No, there is no meal included on this cruise. We have a snack bar onboard, and you are more than welcome to bring your own food with you. Glass containers and personal alcohol are not permitted.