7.5 HOUR KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK CRUISE

• Buffet served at approximately 12:00 p.m.
• Guaranteed reserved seating in our heated cabin for every guest
• Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are provided. Snacks, beverages, and full bar drinks are available for purchase during the cruise.
• Free souvenir book
• Complimentary use of binoculars while onboard
• Departure location: Seward South Harbor
• Vessel: Glacier Express (cruise typically runs on this vessel, but vessel is subject to change)
• Wheelchair accessible on the first deck, inside the main cabin only. Outside decks are not wheelchair accessible. Please note if there are wheelchairs in your party when making your reservation. More information about vessel wheelchair accessibility can be found here.

ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS:

– Resurrection Bay
– Bear Glacier (piedmont glacier, visibility weather permitting)
– Kenai Fjords National Park
– Gulf of Alaska
– Aialik Bay
– Holgate  and Aialik Glaciers (tidewater glaciers)
– Chiswell Islands, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (weather permitting)
– Bird Rookeries
– Steller Sea Lion Haul Outs

Route will vary depending on weather, wildlife, and glacier ice conditions.

Can I take this cruise and the train on the same day?
No, you will not make it to the cruise on time if you take the train from Anchorage to Seward. This cruise departs at 10:00 a.m. and the train arrives in Seward at 11:05 a.m. However, you can take the train from Seward to Anchorage after your cruise is over. If you would like to book round-trip train with this cruise, you can take the train from Anchorage to Seward and overnight in Seward the day before your cruise. Our 5 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise and 6 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise align with same-day, round-trip train transportation.

Will I see any glaciers on this cruise?
Yes, this cruise visits two active tidewater glaciers in Aialik Bay. Depending on weather, you may also see Bear Glacier, which is a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, along with alpine glaciers perched high in the mountains.

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 90% of our 7.5 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruises. The longer you are on the water, the greater your chances are of seeing whales.

What is the difference between this cruise and the 6 hour cruise?
The 6 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise visits one active tidewater glacier and the 7.5 Hour Cruise visits two active tidewater glaciers. Though both cruises follow the same approximate route, the additional cruising time on the 7.5 Hour Cruise allows the captains time to seek out the best wildlife-viewing opportunities in the area and spend more time watching whales and other wildlife that are seen along the way.

Will I get seasick?                     
This tour crosses through the Gulf of Alaska for a short time, where there is a higher chance of seasickness due to the area’s bumpy open waters. 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. Our half-day cruises stay in protected waters, where seasickness is less likely.

Is food included on this cruise?
On this cruise we serve our optional Alaska salmon & prime rib buffet for $27.00 per adult and $13.50 per child. The meal can be added to your reservation up to 24 hours prior to your cruise. We also 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.