Captain's Choice Kenai Fjords National Park Tour from Seward

4.9 (154 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation

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Landscapes on Wildlife on Captain's Choice National Park Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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

About this activity

Maximize your adventure aboard this flexible seven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Explore the day’s most spectacular sights as your captain selects their route based on current conditions, wildlife reports and expert insights. More time on the water and more freedom means more opportunities for costal Alaska magic, from breaching whale sightings to moments spent marveling at calving tidewater glaciers.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 130 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: Lunch
Included: 7 hour glacier and wildlife sightseeing cruise
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Itinerary

Kenai Fjords National Park

7 hours

This incredible tour is for those who want to have a day full of adventure. Enjoy a fully guided, interpretive cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. With more time on the water, you’ll see tidewater glaciers and rugged shoreside scenery while increasing your opportunities to spot whales, puffins, otters, sea lions and more.
Stop 2

Passing by

Cruise your way 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.
Holgate Glacier

Passing by

Visit one of two spectacular tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Like Aialik, Holgate Glacier is surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests and towering mountain peaks. You 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.
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 5

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.
Resurrection Bay

Passing by

Explore Resurrection Bay and keep an eye out for orcas and humpback whales in the waters below, along with kittiwakes, puffins and murres in the skies above

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

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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