Twenty thousand years ago, during the last ice age, enormous glaciers carved ushaped valleys that eventually filled with seawater. In addition to whale watching, seek out steller sea lions, sea otters, dalls porpoises and more on the marine wildlife and glacier cruise. Personalized, authentic alaska sea kayaking adventure tours. No trip to alaska could be complete, however, without a visit to the iconic kenai fjords.
This cruise travels with a smaller group for a more intimate cruising experience, providing the best opportunity for upclose views of wildlife and glaciers. We are a locallyowned, family company celebrating almost 30 years of sharing authentic alaska adventures with our guests. Kenai fjords and resurrection bay halfday wildlife cruise. Embark on a spring gray whale watching cruise through kenai fjords from seward, alaska. 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. Seward whale watching glacier cruise kenai fjords tours. Alaska travel photos seward tours kenai fjords tours.
No other company in seward offers a whale guarantee. Visitors to alaska all agree that booking a sightseeing cruise from scenic seward into the kenai fjords national park is the best place to see what coastal alaska is all about. More time on the water allows the captain to seek out the best wildlife viewing opportunities. One of the things i had yet to see in alaska were the gray whales. Kenai fjords tours kft onsite housing is provided for its employees who are 18 years of age or older, on a firstcomefirstserved basis, with preference given to employees from out of town. Alaska travel photos, browse hundreds of photos from scenic locations across alaska including denali national.
Containing far more than its fair share of fjords and glaciers, kenai fjords national park is a quite exceptional piece of alaska that promises a thrilling introduction to the frozen wilds of the last frontier. Alaska whale watching tours kenai fjords national park. Very few places on earth match the beauty of this particular alaska national park. Kenai fjords national park is located on the gulf of alaska, west of resurrection bay, an arm of the gulf of alaska. Kenai fjords tours glacier and whale watching cruises to kenai fjords national park in seward, alaska. The lodge is the base for many wilderness activities and the starting point for the scenic drive to seward, gateway to kenai fjords national park. Kenai fjords tours is the original alaska glacier cruise and tour operator in alaskas kenai fjords national park. Kenai fjords tours make seward alaska and kenai fjords. Were working around the clock to make sure your kenai fjords experience is safe and you have flexibility to change your plans if you need to. The most popular cruise is the kenai fjords national park cruise with fox island that offers a full day cruise plus a stop at fox island for a salmon and prime rib dinner. The kenai mountains meet the ocean in the park, hence the fjords and glaciers to get to the park, people travel to seward by rail or car.
Kenai fjords national park should be a mustsee on everyones bucket list. Seward whale watching and glacier tours the ultimate. Alaska travel photos kenai fjords tours humpback whale. Since 1998, super pods have been seen on and around august 1 in the kenai fjords.
Ideal for photographers, birders, and whalewatching enthusiasts, this 8. Rather than following a set route, this cruise travels to the best whale and wildlife viewing areas that day based on reports from other vessels. Day whale watching tours depart from seward, ak and. We started out from the seward small boat harbor in the late morning aboard the brandnew kenai fjords 360 vessel conveniently docked just outside the seward harbor 360 hotel.
Explore the whales, wildlife, and glaciers of kenai fjords national park on a stable catamaran. Kenai fjords tours 4 4th ave, seward, alaska 99664 rated 4. We pioneered the art of exploring kenai fjords national park. Seward whale watching glacier cruises kenai fjords tours.
This veteran tour operator offers a ton of variety in its day trips into resurrection bay and kenai fjords national park. Of course we cant control nature, but we are so sure that we will see a whale on this whale watching tour that the boat captain is willing to say that if a whale is not sighted on this adventure your money will be refunded. Cruise naar kenai fjords national park vanuit seward. Orca whales hunt and fish for the same foods that some native peoples use. When in seward, kenai fjords national park is a mustsee for nature lovers. With over 25 years experience, we will show you the fjords best kept secrets. Dad travel blogger visits alaska with his family and discovers kenai fjords tours and glacier cruise in seward alaska. See the whales of seward alaska including humpback whales, gray whales, killer whales, blue whales and possibility the bottle nose or. View whales, puffins, seals, otters, sea lions, cormorants, kittiwakes. Alaska gray whale watching cruise major marine tours. Whale watching cruise with kenai fjords tours in seward alaska.
Box 695 seward alaska 99664 tel 9072245271 fax 9072245098 email. Alaskas most popular wildlife, whale watching and glacier cruise. Wow, seward alaska whale watching tours are a must for everyone in 2011. Kenai fjords tours seward 2020 alles wat u moet weten. Kenai fjords tours boats kenai fjords tours operates the largest day cruise fleet in southcentral alaska. Our cruises into kenai fjords national park offer some of the best whale watching opportunities in alaska. Search for whales, sea otters, steller sea lions, dalls porpoises, harbor seals, bald eagles, puffins, and many other types of marine birds as you cruise the the protected waters of resurrection bay on this 3.
The chance to see the likes of exit glacier and the harding icefield one of. Cruising among some of the worlds largest mammals and observing their behavior is an experience like no other. Bald eagles and puffins represent some of the most charismatic examples of the myriad of birdlife that call the park home. Major marine tours offers worldclass wildlife and glacier cruises in kenai fjords national park, departing from the beautiful harbor town of seward, alaska. Tours trace the paths of marine wildlife and calving glaciers along five unique routes. This area in southcentral alaska is famous for its rich marine wildlife, beautiful fjords, stunning coastal landscapes and numerous glaciers.
We are a locallyowned, family company celebrating over 25 years of sharing the beauty of alaska with our guests. Kenai fjords national park boasts abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers. Spring gray whale watching tours, summer humpback whale watching, and orca whale watching trips. Take a fabulous boat tour and enjoy a day whale watching in alaska. Alaska cruise tours of kenai fjords major marine tours. Cooper landing was first settled by the kenaitze indians, who set up fish camps along the upper kenai river. It is important that all employees respect the privacy of others. Kenai fjords national park wildlife tour last frontier. Witness the gray whale migration with major marine tours. Keep watch for stellar sea lions, puffins, harbor seals, sea otters and birds. Seward alaska whale watching tours, whales of alaska series. Witness the amazing annual migration of california gray whales, traveling 5000 miles to kenai fjords national park, alaska. The waters around kenai fjords and resurrection bay provide a unique experience, whether seeing the aweinspiring power of a tidewater glacier and the expanse of the gulf of alaska or spotting any of the.
Wildlife viewing, photography and calving tidewater glaciers. The millennium class vessels are 95 feet long and coast guard licensed for 150 passengers. Kenai fjords can be a challenging place to visit, with much of it only accessible from the water. This is a must for anyone interested in alaska glacier cruises, whale watching, alaska bird watching and wildlife viewing. Our full day small group whale watching, wildlife, natural history, and glacier tour ventures deep into kenai fjords national park. Experience calving glaciers, majestic fjords, world class bird watching, and tons of other alaskan wildlife on this full day adventure. Small group alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife and kenai fjords photography tours from seward ak with oceanfront lodging at alaska saltwater lodge. After your cruise of kenai fjords national park, transfer to the pier to embark on your holland america cruise ship, the ms westerdam sailing on the may 16, 30, june, 27, july 11, 25, august 8, 22, and september 5 departures or ms noordam sailing on the may 9, 23, june 6, 20, july 4, 18, august 1, 15, and 29 departures. Whale watching tour 100% guarantee sighting seward alaska. Major marine tours held up their end of the bargain on their sixhour cruise of kenai fjords national park, and so did alaskas wildlife. Optional alaska salmon and prime rib buffet served onboard during the cruise. Click here to download your free seward to do and packing list. Visit our exclusive fox island lodge and enjoy a delicious wild alaska salmon buffet and a national park ranger program. Family travel adventure ideas in alaska from traveling dad.
From the waters of resurrection bay to the distant fjords and glaciers, a lifetime of passion and adventure comes together with every tour. This was the shortest of the kenai fjords tour kft at just four hours. Tours cruises of kenai fjords national park kenai fjords. More recently, cooper landing was the site of the first gold discovery in alaska in 1848. Wherever you wish to explore, on foot or by boat, youll be presented with some stunning glacial images.
All kenai fjords tours also includes calving tidewater glaciers. From a kenai fjords tours boat in seward, alaska, this video is a close up of a killer whale, and a tail flapping humpback whale. On this day trip from anchorage, travel to seward, alaska then depart on a wildlife and glacier cruise into kenai fjords national park. Northwestern fjord tour kenai fjords tours, seward. Along with a glimpse of the local wildlife including otters, puffins, eagles and more youll also get to. While on your whale watching tour, make sure to look for humpback whales, orca killer whales, harbor seals, bald eagles, puffins, and various types of marine. Alaska whale watching in kenai fjords major marine tours. See tidewater glaciers, stunning scenery, whales, and abundant. Kenai fjords national park is located on the southern edge of the kenai peninsula in southcentral alaska. Witness the amazing annual migration of california gray whales, traveling 5,000 miles to kenai fjords national park, alaska.
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