Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier and Wildlife Tour from Seward

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Glaciers on Kenai Fjords National Park Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Kenai Fjords National Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Hop aboard one of Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruises, and take an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This must-do tour from Seward offers the chance to view whales, birds and other wildlife as you cruise past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords. You’ll visit seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy lunch as you listen to onboard commentary from the captain!

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 145 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: The Alaska Collection

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board wildlife guide
Included: 6 hour glacier and wildlife sightseeing cruise
Included: Lunch
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Additional Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-off

Itinerary

Kenai Fjords National Park

6 hours

Towering walls of rock, lush forests, tumbling glaciers and abundant wildlife await on your journey up the coast from Seward on our six unique ocean cruises. Glide past seals, sea otters and sea lions playing and sunning on rocky shores. Watch puffins and eagles soar above. Wonder at the sight of whales frolicking at sea - all of these signature Alaskan sights are easily accessible on our wildlife and glacier cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

Passing by

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 2,400 islands, headlands, rocks, islets, spires and reefs and is known for its abundance of seabirds.
Stop 3

Passing by

Cruise around Cape Ailiak, and get a first look at Aialik Bay and its surrounding glaciers. Look for mountain peaks emerging from the fields of snow and ice of Harding Icefield.
Stop 4

Passing by

Visit either one of two spectacular tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Aialik Glacier is surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests and towering mountain peaks. Visitors may see spectacular calving events as ice chunks break and crash into the ocean. Keep an eye for harbor seals.
Holgate Glacier

Passing by

A towering tidewater glacier

Visit either one of two spectacular tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Like Aialik, Holgate Glacier is surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests and towering mountain peaks. Visitors may see spectacular calving events as ice chunks break and crash into the ocean. Though rare, black bears have been sighted on the beaches in Holgate arm.
Resurrection Bay

Passing by

Depart Small Boat Harbor in Seward and navigate through Resurrection Bay as our expert guides introduce you to Kenai Fjords National Park.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Located on 4th Avenue in Seward, Alaska directly across the street from the Breeze Inn, and on the water where the small boat harbor is located. A few blocks south of the Train Depot.

End point

Located on 4th Avenue in Seward, Alaska directly across the street from the Breeze Inn, and on the water where the small boat harbor is located. A few blocks south of the Train Depot.

Using your ticket

At the Kenai Fjords Tours check in desk, please provide your Viator voucher to be exchanged for a direct entry ticket. Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior as the boat leaves on time. For your safety, we ask all passengers to complete a waiver before boarding your boat. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/kenaifjords

*If arriving by train, be advised if there are delays you will miss the 11:30 AM departure time. We will try our best to accommodate by providing alternate tour options, based on space available. No refunds will be given if you are delayed for your departure.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; layers are recommended
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars and camera recommended
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
If you're traveling by same-day train arrival and departure with the Alaska Railroad: If the train arrives late, passengers will miss the 11:30 AM departure time. We will try our best to accommodate by providing alternate tour options, space available. An alternative option would be to go on the 4.5-hour Resurrection Bay Tour that departs at 12:30 PM.