Explore the whales, wildlife, and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park. More time on the water allows the captain to seek out the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the area. Visit two active tidewater glaciers. Onboard captain narration and complimentary deli lunch for all guests.
PRICE
Adult (age 12+): $229.00
Child (age 2-11): $114.50
Infant (under 2): Free
Tax and fees not included in above price.
DATES
May 26 – September 10, 2023
Departing: 9:30 am
Returning: 5:00 pm
Our thrilling 7.5 Hour Cruise explores Kenai Fjords National Park, where wildlife is abundant and tidewater glaciers are massive. Providing a full narration to your journey, our knowledgeable onboard captains and naturalists will be your guide to the spectacular sights while answering any questions you may have. With 7.5 hours on the water, this cruise allows more time for the captain to seek out the best whale and wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, including Steller sea lion colonies and rookeries home to thousands of nesting seabirds. You will also spend time in front of two active tidewater glaciers: Holgate and Aialik Glaciers.
Online bookings not available within 12 hours of cruise departure – please call us at (907) 224-8030 to book within 12 hours.
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 and captain’s choice)
– Bird Rookeries
– Steller Sea Lion Haul Outs
Routes are captain’s choice and 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 9:30 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 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?
A complimentary deli lunch will be provided for all guests. 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.
We chose the 7.5 hour wildlife cruise and couldn’t have been more happy. This was our first trip to Alaska and the really the only thing I knew for sure was that I wanted to see Orcas. Major Marine made that happen and it was truly unbelievable! The boat had 3 levels and you could view from any level, inside or outside. We saw glaciers, eagles, otters, sea lions, puffins and so many whales! Humpbacks and Orcas! They provided coffee the entire cruise at no charge. (unlike some other cruises we took while in Seward) Major Marine was my favorite cruise while in Seward. I highly recommend!
mleannac / TripAdvisor
We did the 7.5 hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise in June. It was awesome. Before we left we were unsure if the cruise would be too long. 7.5 hours on a boat is a long time. It was perfect. The crew was really friendly and talked to you the entire trip. We saw four different types of whales, seal harbors, sea lions, otters, puffins – it was amazing. We loved seeing the glaciers and having our glacier cocktail.
Trek17026776853 / TripAdvisor
For a family owned business, this place ROCKS! From the very first phone call to make the reservation, until the last goodbye as we got off the boat: professionalism was at the top of the list. Our captain Nicole was considerate of her guests (she maneuvered the boat so everyone got to see everything) the deck hands were attentive and professional. A definite MUST, even for long time Alaskans!
Sam J / TripAdvisor
