Seward Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Tour

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Glaciers in Kenai Fjords — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Make the most of your time in Seward with a pre- or post-cruise shore excursion through Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a six-hour voyage on Alaska's most popular wildlife and glacier cruise, coasting past alpine and tidewater glaciers amid the fjords of Harding Icefield. You’ll view migratory seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, and keep your eyes out for whales and other wildlife viewing while aboard the boat. Enjoy complimentary lunch and onboard commentary from the captain as you take in the magnificent sights!

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At a glance

Duration: 6 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: Onboard wildlife guide
Included: 6-hour sightseeing cruise
Included: Lunch
Included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Kenai Fjords National Park

6 hours

In Kenai Fjords National Park, over half of the landmass is covered by the enormous Harding Icefield, a thousand-foot block of ice that dates back to the last Ice Age. The Harding spills out in all directions in the form of glaciers. Some stretch northwest into rugged hills of the Kenai Peninsula. Others—five of them, to be exact—reach as far as the sea along the craggy coast of the Gulf of Alaska.
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.
Resurrection Bay

Passing by

Navigate through Resurrection Bay as our captain guides you through to Kenai Fjords National Park.
Thumb Cove State Marine Park

Passing by

Watch out for seabirds, waterfalls and hanging glaciers in Thumb Cove
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.
Holgate Glacier

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please call us to schedule a pick-up at an area hotel or Seward Port within 24 hours of check-in please.

End point

Please call us to schedule a pick-up at an area hotel or Seward Port within 24 hours of check-in please.

Pickup points

Harborview Inn
Summit View Lodge
Hotel Edgewater
Harbor 360 Hotel
Hotel Seward
The Breeze Inn
The Van Gilder Hotel
Sauerdough Lodging
Salmon Bake Cabins
Murphy's Alaskan Inn
Seward Windsong Lodge

and 2 more pickup points

Please call us to schedule a pick-up at an area hotel or Seward Port within 24 hours of check-in please.

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

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
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
This tour is not recommended for travelers that need to board a cruise line before 5:30 pm.