The 4 Best Tours in Seward

1.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,756 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $265Our pick

From Seward, you’ll cruise about 100 miles through Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park, stopping near Holgate or Aialik Glacier and Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection. Expect heated reserved seating, binoculars, lunch, and naturalist narration. The crew may include Captain Lara and guides such as Luis, Melody, or Sydney.

“1. Prepare for motion sickness if you have the propensity for it. 2. Dress in layers to go from sunny and warm to windy and cold to raw and rainy 3. If you bring a camera, especially w telephoto lens, bring a monopod for stability 4. Bring your binoculars”

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2.Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,156 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165Best value

Join Major Marine Tours in Seward for a four-hour wildlife cruise through Resurrection Bay. Captain Laura and the crew may guide you past Bear Glacier, Cape Resurrection, Steller sea lions, seabird rookeries, whales, sea otters, eagles, and mountain goats. Bring warm layers, rain gear, and a charged camera.

“Really nice experience! I saw all the nice reviews and didn’t want to get my hopes up but my expectations were definitely exceeded! The crew was so nice and we got to see so many different areas and animals. I will absolutely be back to do it again!😊”

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3.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,036 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend six hours cruising about 100 miles round-trip from Seward through Kenai Fjords National Park. Your captain and onboard wildlife guide explain the Harding Icefield, glaciers, seabirds, and marine life. The 95-foot boat has warm indoor seating, outdoor decks, lunch, and wheelchair access. Expect memorable scenery, with possible rough seas.

“Well organized with beautiful scenery and great staff. The boat was clean with plenty of room inside and out!!”

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4.Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 736 reviews · from $265

Board Major Marine Tours’ catamaran in Seward for a six-hour Kenai Fjords cruise through Resurrection Bay. Your captain points out whales, puffins, sea otters, seals, sea lions, and calving glaciers, while you enjoy a deli sandwich, warm drinks, and wide ocean views. Captains including Laura, Nicole, and Chris have earned praise for their wildlife spotting and clear narration.

“We enjoyed the captain and crew’s hospitality and their knowledge of running the tour. The sealife and park shore as well as Holgate glacier were breathtaking.”

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