Alaska Glacier and whale watching cruises to Kenai Fjords National Park in Seward, Alaska. Wildlife viewing, photography and calving tidewater glaciers. Spring Gray Whale watching tours, summer Humpback whale watching, and Orca whale watching trips. All Kenai Fjords tours also includes calving tidewater glaciers. Day whale watching tours depart from Seward, AK and Whittier, AK and we offer a small boat Whale watching options.

Seward, Alaska - Kenai Fjords National Park
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching and Glacier Cruises
Small Boat Whale Watching Cruise • Kenai Fjords Whale Watching Cruise • Northwestern Fjord Cruise • Resurrection Bay Cruise • Fox Island Dinner Cruise • Resurrection Bay Cruise and Sea Kayaking • Whale Watching Anchorage Departure • Fox Island 2 Days - 1 Night Cruise • Fox Island 3 Days - 2 Night Cruise

Day Cruises, Dinner Cruise, Cruise - Sea Kayak Combinations, and Overnight Remote Lodge Cruise Packages

Alaska whale watching glacier tours are the most popular activity in Kenai Fjords National Park. Alaska Whale watching tours depart from Seward's small boat harbor. Both half-day to full-day trips are available. Kenai Fjords is famous for its wildlife and tidewater glaciers. It's common to see humpback whales and pods of orca (killer) whales year round and gray whales in spring. Our whale watching boat captains will stop and even to go out of the way to give you an opportunity to see and photography them. Kenai Fjords is one of those special locations in Alaska that's just teaming with wildlife. There are seals around the glaciers, sea otters, bald eagles and a occasional mountain goat. There's also a haulout for endangered Steller sea lions, and masses of seabirds nest in the Fjords in the summer, including the famous puffin.

Our Kenai Fjords whale watching glacier cruise options are listed below. Feel free to call and let us tell you more about our whale watching options and help you with your travel plans.

Seward, Alaska is a small maritime community; a two to three day stay would make for a perfect trip to have time to explore the area. We have Seward transportation and lodging options available and some suggestions for other Seward activities on our web page or call for more information.

Spring — Gray Whale Watching Cruises Wildlife and Gray Whale Watching The Eschrichtius Robustus, commonly known as the Gray Whale, has returned to Alaska! Witness the amazing annual migration of California Gray Whales, traveling over 5,000 miles from Baja California to the nutrient rich waters of Alaska's Bering Sea. Get a front row seat as these magnificent mammals pass by the mouth of Resurrection Bay. Join our captains as they observe Gray Whales -- the only whales without dorsal fins. Watch for their bushy, heart-shaped blow rising up to 13 feet in the air.

Summer — Kenai Fjords Whale Watching and Glacier Cruises Our most popular whale watching tour. Small Boat Kenai Fjords Whale Watching, Wildlife Glacier Tour This will be one of the most exciting and spectacular days you'll spend in Alaska. Our small group whale watching tour will venture deep into Kenai Fjords National Park for an intimate Alaska natural history experience. Unlike the big boat tours that can have 150+ people on board, all attempting to see what is going on, our boat seldom has more than 15 people onboard. With our small group everyone gets an excellent view.

Kenai Fjords Whale Watching Glacier Tours Popular Alaska whale watching wildlife and glacier cruise. Kenai Fjords National Park boasts abundant wildlife, and alpine and tidewater glaciers. One-day tours depart from Seward, Alaska, and provide in-depth experiences within pristine Kenai Fjords National Park. Tours are fully narrated by an accredited wildlife interpreter and include a visit to the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge - home to a large variety of whales, sea lions, sea otters and more. Several departure times are offered daily during the summer months: 8:00 AM (6 hour cruise), 10:00 AM (8 1/2 hour cruise), and 11:30 AM (6 hour cruise). The 11:30 AM option, Anchorage departure with transportation to Seward on the Alaska Railroad. The 10:00 am departure includes a one-of-a-kind dinner stop at Fox Island for an all you can eat grilled wild Alaska salmon and prime rib dinner. Add one-half pound of King Crab for a nominal fee. Enjoy a National Park Ranger presentation at Fox Island.

Northwestern Fjord Wildlife Glacier Tour On this tour we travel farther into Kenai Fjords National Park than any other daily tour operator. This premium full-day cruise is the only day tour visiting magnificent Northwestern Fjord, home to three amazing tidewater glaciers and numerous alpine glaciers. Kenai Fjords National Park boasts abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers and breathtaking scenery. Our tours are the best way to see this pristine National Park and its inhabitants. We also visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, home to a large variety of whales, seabirds, stellar sea lions, sea otters and more. Don't miss this opportunity to see the untouched beauty of Alaska's coastal waters.

Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tours Perfect for families and just the right length to allow time for other activities in Seward, our Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tours are always a great choice. Learn about the rich history of Resurrection Bay while viewing the jagged cliffs, seabirds, marine wildlife and alpine glaciers. The Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise received the 2003 "Alaska Shore Excursion of the Season" award from Princess Cruises. This tour stops at the exclusive Fox Island day lodge for a one-of-a-kind adventure and a grilled wild Alaska salmon dinner. Two departure times: 12 noon and 5:30 PM

Seward Fox Island Dinner Cruise An excellent Seward dinner option, don't just eat dinner in town, take a dinner cruise. all you can eat wild Alaska salmon and prime rib dinner with an exclusive visit to Fox Island a private lodge. Even a dinner choice to add a half a pound of Alaska king crab for a nominal fee. As you cruise to Fox Island, breathtaking views of Bear Glacier and other hanging glaciers, watch whales, puffins, cormorants and otters while cruising along the spectacular shores of Resurrection Bay.

Resurrection Bay Cruise, Fox Island and Sea Kayaking Looking for an active cruise adventure in Alaska? Explore the beauty and wonders of Fox Island by cruise with Kenai Fjords Tours, and by kayak with Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking. This cruise and kayak combinations provide a variety of ways to experience this incredible destination, allowing you an up close view of the wildlife and glaciers of Resurrection Bay. Travel to Fox Island Lodge where our friendly staff will welcome you to Fox Island and introduce your experienced kayak guides. All guests will enjoy a delicious meal of wild Alaska salmon and prime rib while at Fox Island. Three departure trips at 9:00 AM (9 1/2 hours) 9:00 AM (7 1/2 hours) 12:00 PM (6 1/2 hours)

Overnight Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge Cruise Packages Fox Island, Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge Overnight 2 Days - 1 Night Stay overnight at the remote Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge in Resurrection Bay. This all inclusive adventure begins with a cruise to Fox Island for genuine Alaska cuisine and an unbeatable wilderness atmosphere. Book an optional guided kayaking tour during your stay on the island. Enjoy an exciting wildlife and glacier cruise as you return to Seward.

Fox Island, Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge Overnight 3 Days - 2 Nights Escape in the serene exquisiteness of Fox Island and the surrounding waters of Resurrection Bay. Explore the wonders of this lush, natural beauty. Say good-bye to televisions, radios, computers and phones as you Escape to Fox Island and the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. Wildlife and Glacier Cruise, two nights' accommodations and meals, and a full day kayaking tour are included. From the moment you arrive on Fox Island, our friendly staff will tend to your every need. Fox Island's serene beauty will replenish your soul and fulfill your desire to experience true wilderness with the comforts of home. Gourmet breakfasts, lunches and dinners are prepared by the lodge's Executive Chef.

Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159

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