We had an amazing experience! We were blessed with sunny skies and calm weather. Staff were very friendly, approachable and genuinely welcoming and kind. Our captain, Mike, made sure we had every opportunity to see the sights and find the wildlife. He often turned the boat to make sure all the guests could see the wildlife. Our food was excellent and I was accommodated with a vegetarian meal. Highly recommend this tour!! Amy P. read more

The Classic Kenai Fjords Park Tour was great. The catamaran departed on time at 11:30am. The very friendly staff on board made sure we were comfortable. They served lunch which was burrito (choice of either southwestern chicken or vegetarian) and a few hours later a warm chocolate chip cookie. The staff also went around to show some animal collection, helped us locate the animals that were being pointed out by the captain, took our photos, answered questions, ensured our safety and even fished a chunk of ice near the glacier and let people touch and have photos with it. We saw many animals including whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, different birds including puffins, bald eagles, etc. We went close to glaciers. The captain was very knowledgeable. The 6-hour cruise was memorable! For the most part the waters were calm; there were certain areas that were rough. Even then, we were told that the water was calmest when we visited on that day in June. For some who have have motion sickness, bringing a medication can be helpful (though I think they also sell some on board) though we did not need any. Layering is still the key with an outer shell that is waterproof in case it rains. Though not necessary really, binoculars can enhance the experience. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Took the 8 AM 6 hour cruise. Very good tour and our Captain Kenny was very knowledgeable about the animals, the area and the geography of the area. We were entertained with several animals: Seas Otters, Humpback Whales, Orca Whales,Steller Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Porpoise, Puffins, Bald Eagles and a Black Bear. We also were taken up to Holgate Glacier for viewing. The crew on board was helpful and friendly and lunch was served on the boat. The Captain stopped several times during the trip to view the wildlife giving everyone on board ample opportunity for pictures as well. Would highly recommend this tour or check out their other tours as well. read more

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Captain Mike, Megan Monday, and the rest of the crew were absolutely amazing. This is one of the best experiences I have had in my lifetime and hope to get to do it again some day. The burrito for lunch was fabulous. Not only did we see a lot of wildlife, they also go into great detail and provide facts about each animal. read more

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'Ello Chaps, In summary, don't let the price deter you -- DO IT. Don't let the amount of time of the tour deter you -- DO IT. Kenai Fjord Tours offers a variety of boat tours throughout the region. We opted for the six hour tour, and at first were hesitant, not wanting to spend that much time on the water, but boy did the crew and captain make it worth every minute. We saw breaching humpback whales, pods of orcas, sea lions, mountain goats, and glaciers -- all UP CLOSE! There was a large crowd, but using several boats there was plenty of seating and space inside the boat. The seats are comfortable, there's a bar/food service on board, including complimentary chicken burrito lunch and surprise freshly baked chocolate chip cookie provided. Vegetarian version available upon request. I could go on and on, but as a first time visitor to Alaska with limited time, I could not be more appreciative of what this tour provided. I often avoid costly adventures and tours, but this one was so well worth it. Seward is located approximately two hours from Anchorage, so very easy as a day trip, with the tour included. The 11:30 a.m. departure time is perfect for making the day trip possible. Overall, I give Kenai Fjords Tours 5 Stars out of 5. read more

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I have been on the Kenai Fjords tour about 5 times in the last 20 years. This past trip on 5/31/2025 was the best one I've ever been on. We had an all female crew, led by Emma as the ship's captain. She was by far the best captain. Really went the extra mile to ensure we saw the best possible wildlife, took us as close to things as she could possibly get. The whole crew that day was just out of this world, but Emma was the best! This was my 20+ trip to Alaska and by far my favorite thing to do when visiting. read more

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When in Seward, Alaska, we decided to do a national park tour with Fox Island hosted by Kenai Fjords Tours. Truly, the tour was amazing. We saw so many wildlife, including whales. The lunch on board was whatever, but the dinner was surprisingly good. We thought the food would be overcooked with crappy brown greens, but nooooooo, we were wrong. The prime rib was perfectly cooked restaurant quality, 3 different kind of soups to try and more. It was really a happy ending for the tour. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone one visiting Seward. read more

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We took the Half-Day / 4.5-hour boat tour of Resurrection Bay, by Kenai Fjords Tours, out of the Seward small boat harbor. Not long after leaving port we saw our first sea otter; floating on its back in the middle of the bay; they are much larger than we thought. Our boat, the Nunatak, then headed to Thumb Cove, first passing the "Iron Door" to an old WW2 generator and searchlight station. Once in Thumb Cove we saw numerous sea birds, and Prospect, Spoon & Porcupine Glaciers. We then motored over to Humpy Cove to see salmon and jellyfish in the inlet, then Emerald Cove for more sea birds, (Puffins, Common Murres, Cormorants, and various gulls), and some Steller Sea Lions. We continued toward Rugged Island, then crossed to the West side of Resurrection Bay, where we saw three bald eaglets, harbor seals, more sea otters, and two Humpback whales. Starting our return to the dock, we stopped shortly at Spire Cove; quickly motored past Bear glacier, and Caine's Head (the site of former WW2 US Army Fort McGilvray. Captain Wade and the crew of the Nunatak were WONDERFUL! Giving us a little extra time for watching the whales, while also giving them the space they need. Dramamine and Chimes Ginger Chews kept me going through the whole 5-hour boat ride. read more

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We booked the Northwestern Tour because it looked comprehensive and was said to be the staff's favorite. We paid for a Perks Pass for priority seating which worked out great. Captan Chris, Casey and the other tour staff did a great job answering questions, taking photos of guests, making sure we were safe and providing lunch, cinnamon rolls and cookies baked on board and showing us and awesome glacier (followed by cocktails made with glacier ice), humpback and orca whales, seals, otters, puffins, bald eagles, mountain goats, and more. One of the best tours I've experienced. read more

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We chose to do the Kenia Fjord National Park tour and it was today. Captain Steve provided a wealth of information, and was funny and entertaining too! Best of all he steered us on an incredible tour! We saw sea otters, eagles, all kinds of birds (including 2 kinds of puffins), seals and sea lions and their rookery full of babies, humpback whales bubble feeding (a spectacular site!) and a pod of orcas feeding. We spent plenty of time at the Northwestern Glacier and even saw it calve three different times, the last time was like a giant full on two minute waterfall! And he got us so close to the actual waterfalls in Cataract Cove that I could feel the spray hitting my face. Captain Steve was great about turning the boat from side to side to make sure everyone had a chance to see everything at each event. The crew was great and started our day with complementary cinnamon rolls and yogurt, a great chicken burrito for lunch and hot chocolate chip cookies on our return. Not to mention that they came up on deck and took photos for people and pulled in a iceberg for everyone to take turns holding. We could not have asked for a better, more eventful cruise. Worth every single penny! We highly recommend!! read more

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Ended our cruise in Seward and had time to do a four hour cruise with Kenai Fjords. It was the highlight of our vacation! We saw a bubble of whales which lasted for a half hour. Mountain goats, killer whales, regular dolphins and dolphins colored like killer whales. Numerous seals and I think a walrus. Glaciers calfing,, puffins and sea otters. Don't miss it if you get the chance. read more

I took my Hubbiee and Son whale watching today May 1st,2025 and it was AMAZING!! We got to see whales, sea otters, sea lions and tons of birds... Lunch was delicious and the crew ROCKED IT! Captain Wade, Danny, Bella, Kaylee, and Jamie was very knowledgeable and hospitable!!! I completely recommend this tour!! read more

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Jenson, Sara, and Cara and our wonderful captain did an amazing job. I'm so happy I booked this tour for my family. From the beautiful stunning sites to all the sea life and birds we viewed. My heart is full of gratitude as I checked off many items on my bucket list yesterday on the tour. Orcas and humpback whales feeding, and puffin birds, bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters, Northwestern Glacier, waterfalls. And no rain! Boy was this a tour you must go on. Fist they give you fresh cinnamon roll and yogurt for breakfast, then lunch is a chicken southwest burrito with chips and salsa and one sour cream packet with a drink soda or water, and last snack was chocolate chip cookie. What. Great day on the water. read more

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It's expensive, but this is a well-oiled operation that is efficient. We did the eight hour tour, which was long, but well worth it because one of us wanted to see the glaciers and the others wanted to see the wildlife. It seems like July is the best time to go because the humpbacks start migrating in August as do the puffins, but we lucked out and had an above average day - perfect weather and lots of active whales! Staff were kind and the bait felt safe, clean, and comfortable. My only complajnt was the food portions were small. Tastier than cafeteria food, though! The free breakfast is a cinnamon roll that's a cube about two inches in any direction and a small individual serving of yogurt (maybe 3 oz). Lunch is a small burrito (1/3rd the size of a chipotle burrito) and 2-3 oz of chips with Heinz salsa. Towards the end of the ride they pass out cookies, and make sure to walk out by the galley so you can get a second if there are extras. Overall, the food was better than I expected but were very small compared to what the average American eats - I wish I brought snacks because I didn't want to buy any on the boat. read more

This is an awesome tour and well-worth it! This was the Kenai Fjords National Park Tour that's about 5.5 hours. They also offer other tours. We saw so many animals - orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, otters, harbor seals, puffins, murres...The tour guide knows the locations where the animals might be spotted and the tour companies let each other know where there are animals. Chances of seeing wildlife are great. The boat stops for a good amount of time to let you take pictures and enjoy the sighting. He also turns the boat so that both sides have the opportunity to see the animals or glacier. The guide also was good to let you know that the boat would be moving along so that you could get your last picture. The staff works hard on the boat to make sure everyone is having a good time. They are mindful that some may get seasick and make it a point to let you know to tell them if you are getting seasick. There are unprotected areas that do get a bit choppy so taking preventative motion sickness medication might be a good idea if prone to seasickness. The operator is very good about warning about choppy waters and saying for how long it will last before reaching calmer waters. They provide lunch. When we went, it was a chicken wrap, granola bar, and chips. There is a vegetarian option. They sell snacks and beverages. When we disembarked, they gave each of us a chocolate chip cookie. read more

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A highlight of our first trip to Alaska was the 6-hour National Park tour. Getting to see the gorgeous landscape of Kenai Fjords NP and tons of wildlife (whales, puffins, seals, sea lions, porpoises, lots of birds) was epic. We saw multiple glaciers, but Holgate Glacier was the largest. It was so cool to be moving towards this glacier for the longest time, since it's so big. You can step in and out of the cabin whenever you want to get a closer look. The crew scooped up a piece of the calved glacier and I got to hold it! Be prepared- in early June, we wore warm winter coats, gloves, and hats. Sunglasses are always needed. A base layer of pants would have been nice. Also, the provided lunch was terrible (flavorless chicken wrap), so I'd recommend bringing your own food and water. It was funny to watch everyone realize that this food was so bad, and seek out sauces to drown the flavors. Dress warmly, exit the cabin as much as possible, and you'll have a blast! read more

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We had the most amazing time on Kenai Fjord Tours. We departed from Seward Alaska, and had a boat side view of Resurrection Bay, the Gulf of Alaska and the Holgate Glacier. Along the way we saw animals including mountain goats, sea otter, killer whales, puffin, eagles, hump back whales, sea lions and seals. We had an on boat lunch and a fantastic dinner meal on Fox Island served by friendly and outgoing staff. Most importantly was the friendly knowledgeable and interesting commentary by the captain and her crew which made every moment interesting and fun! I can't recommend this tour enough, it was worth every penny! read more

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Booked the 6 hour tour of Kenai Fjords, but seeing how the weather was i started to question if the tour would go on. I called twice to see if the tour was still on and was told it was rain or shine. I asked at what point would they consider cancelling the tour and was told if the water gets too choppy. I hoped for the best seeing how it was rainy and gloomy. The staff was super nice and helpful. The captain of the boat was very knowledgeable about the wildlife. He would point out animals on land and sea. The boat water was nice as well helping with food, pictures and checking on people in case anyone got sick. We were given a light lunch (choice between a chicken wrap, a vegetarian option and another that I can't remember). Lunch also included chips, granola bar and a chocolate. Later on we were also treated to a freshly baked chocolate cookie. Unfortunately for our tour group the captain had to make the safety decision to turn back around as the water in the direction we were heading was getting more intense. We spent the rest of the tour in resurrection bay whale hunting. We were able to spot a whale and got some good videos of it. Since the tour was not the complete 6 hours the company provides a partial refund. If i am ever back in Seward i will definitely rebook this tour and with this company. read more

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We were able to see so many animals. It was not guaranteed, but we saw so many. Puffins Otters Eagles Harbor seals Sea lion Residence Orcas (pod A-J) Fin whales 7 glaciers Tanner, Sean, and Shane were quite quick to point out new sights. Lunch was a cold cut sandwich. Very difficult to carry food and beverages up to the top observation deck...the only downside. read more

Honestly... this was the best tour experience I've ever had. They just have it figured out. The natural environment is what it is, amazing. But the company has the art of offering a tour down to an absolute science. They amazingly present the aura of control over a "wild" experience and have every minute of an 8 hour event planned out. They even know when to stop talking because it's nap time. They just have listened to customers for decades and perfected this thing. Absolutely incredible. read more

Excellent tour of northwestern glacier. Captain Chris was friendly, considerate, but also mindful of not disturbing wildlife.

We found this tour when we were in Seward, Alaska. It was very cold, but an amazing trip. Our captain was so knowledgeable of places, and we saw so much great wildlife. We saw orcas, humpback, whales, sea lions, and puffins. Some of the most beautiful landscape I've ever seen. Certainly not the fault of the company, but we were on board with a bunch of obnoxious teens, who were more interested in being on their phones than they were seeing the sites. I blame that on their chaperones. They also spread out over all of the inside seats, making it difficult for those of us who were chilly to come in from time to time from the cold and find a place to sit. This however, had nothing to do with the quality of the tour. It was excellent and I would do it again in a heartbeat! The only thing that I would suggest to this company is to improve your lunch just a little bit. The tortilla chips were stale and the burrito was just not that tasty. read more

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Our 6-hour tour into Kenai Fjords was the highlight of our trip to Seward. We saw an unbelievable amount of wildlife, including puffins, sea lions, otters, and even rare fin whales. The absolute best part was watching a pod of humpback whales bubble-net feeding right near our boat! Our crew, Captain Serena, Fin, John, and Rhiannon, were fantastic and made the experience even better. The views of the glaciers were breathtaking. Don't miss this tour! read more

Unforgettable tour from Seward through the Gulf of Alaska to see whales, sea lions, puffins, eagles, and so many more Alaskan jewels! I did not know that calving glaciers make a very loud thundering sound! The captain was FANTASTIC-explaining what/when/why/how while maneuvering a huge boat with many tourists. Somehow I felt I was treated with kindness, consideration, compassion, and respect. Loved, loved, loved it! Must say, 6 hours in, I WAS glad to step back on solid ground!! HIGHLY recommend for adventurous folks! read more

We did the 8 hour Northwest Glacier tour today with Captain Mark , Jensen, Casey and Sarah. From start to finish it was amazing! The staff was excellent and lunch was delicious! The whole experience was incredible! We saw the Northwest glacier close up- amazing! Waterfalls, puffins, seals, and.... Whales!!! We saw them eating and breaching! Captain Mark was excellent and made the opportunities possible! This was a once in a lifetime trip and this crew was the best! I would highly recommend this trip! read more

Don't recommend Kenai Fjords Tours. We had a June 7th tour that cancelled due to weather, we get it, we understand weather happens. We rebooked same day for another shorter cruise. We attended the cruise, it went off without a hitch, great captain, great crew. Once in a lifetime memory. The dealing with customer service on the other hand not so great. We were supposed to be refunded the balance within 3-5 days according to customer service and again verified that fact at check in and completion of our shorter tour. Going on 44 days now, one response, but no follow up. No refund, no "we're working on it", nothing. Tony Satterfield read more

Although the weather the day of our cruise was not ideal, our captain and staff made our experience truly memorable. This is an amazing tour and opportunity to see things you won't see from land! The 6 hour national park tour was just the right amount of time. We saw glaciers, waterfalls, puffins, seals, sea lions, and orcas. The captain and crew were great and super knowledgeable on what we saw. I highly recommend this tour! Pro-tip: take Dramamine if you think you might get seasickness. read more

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Let me start with the cons: you will get sea sick if you are prone. It can be very bumpy the first 2 hours and creates a lot of issues. Having said that, one of the best cruise and wildlife and staff. You will need to do this cruise but somehow minimize the sea sickness. I think 10-20 folks today felt sea sick ... vomit bags were distributed all around ... read more

We did the Kenai Fjords National Park Tour (6 hours). This is a great way to see several glaciers up close and personal! We got lucky with such a beautiful day, but didn't see whales or bears, though we looked. But the scenery was worth it. The captain took us in and out of coves to search for wildlife, and we did see some harbor seals, puffins, sea lions, and eagles! We also got very close to the glaciers--I've been to a lot of glaciers on this trip but hadn't gotten as close as we did on this tour. The captain and crew were really wonderful--knowledgeable and very kind. We hit some very big waves and the crew walked around asking each person how they were doing and if they needed a bag, ginger ale or Dramamine, etc. They also warned us about the waves ahead of departure, so we could prep accordingly. The boat is two stories, and there is a lot of room both inside and out, though it was a bit tight getting in and out of the doors with people standing near them. The lunch they served exceeded my expectations. They served a chicken wrap for most people, a chicken salad for gluten free, veggie wrap for vegetarians, and chicken nuggets for kids. The wrap was really good! It also came with a granola bar, chips, and an Andes mint. At the end, they even passed out warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies! The galley also served drinks of all kinds. read more

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The captain knew almost everything about the area! The crew was very attentive to the full boat of customers. The sights seen during the tour were amazing. Definitely attend this tour! read more

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I appreciate how the itinerary is designed to hit a marquee glacier and otherwise flex based on the best wildlife possibilities. We didn't see any whales, likely due to being late season, but one black bear and mountain goat -- and tons of birds, seals, otters, and sea lions are practically guaranteed. Good small staff cheerfully working all the jobs simultaneously and keeping good watch for wildlife. The chicken wrap lunch was nothing great, but not bad, the kind of simple thing I'd make at home. I would advise that everyone going should be keen to absorb the scenery and watch for wildlife for several hours. There are fast sightings like puffins flying by that they can't announce. One time walking through the boat, I noticed like 8-10 people napping -- that's an expensive nap, and I'm not sure the stop at the glacier alone is worth making the trip. To that end, everyone should have either a huge telephoto or decent binoculars...the latter being pretty cheap relative to the cost of a ticket, and really necessary on any sort of Alaskan visit. read more

We took a tour with this company last week and had the opportunity to see just about everything. We had a Black bear, Orcas, Humpback whales, Sea lions, Harbor seals, Sea otters, Tufted and Horned puffins, and many species of other bird life. There was also beautiful habitat and scenery along the trip, including a wide variety of islands, coves, and then of course, the glaciers. It's difficult to understand the size of the glaciers until you see a boat in front of one. read more

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The review is specifically for the management team and the folks who sits at the office in Seward. If I could give zero stars for their unprofessional behavior, I would. Our National Park tour (6 hours) was scheduled for Sept 04 (Wed), 2024 and the weather started getting worse from Sept 02. We spoke with the local rangers and park officials in the Seward area and they gave us a headsup that most of the tours in the area were getting canceled for Sept 03 and considering ours was on Sept 04th, we did our due diligence to call the tour company early morning on Sept 04th to make sure we don't have to drive 2+ hours from our Airbnb to Seward if it was gonna get canceled. The UNPROFESSIONAL and UNETHICAL Staff at this location LIED to us saying our tour is on time and we need to sign the waivers in order to get on the cruise. We all signed it when we were driving in the bad weather and when we reached the office, first, there was a long queue in the rain because these people didn't care about us standing outside and when our friend reached the front desk, the CARELESS staff said our tour was canceled and either they will give us the refund or we can get on another tour. We were very DISAPPOINTED with this behavior and how they lied to us so we will drive to their office. As we now had no choice because of the time wasting and lying, we opted for another tour which was their SOLE GOAL to lie on the phone. When we got on the Explorer Tour, the staff wasn't aware about the cancellation and they eventually had an overloaded cruise. This is how this management is earning their business. They may have the best cruise staff but the management company doesn't care about the customers. Do read all the 1 star reviews and then you will get to understand our pain. If they are simply going to use weather as an excuse, they would have saved our time by not lying on the phone when we called them. I am definitely NOT recommending this company to any of my friends and families and my followers on the social media platforms. read more

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Did the Fox Island 9:30am Tour with my dad on Tuesday and it was fantastic. The captain did a great job. She came across Killer Whales, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales and Porpoises. This was the first time I had seen any of those things. The food for lunch was good and prime rib was great also. The staff was incredibly nice with my dad also. This was well worth the money and I loved all of it. read more

This place is really great. They had a shuttle episodes up from our bed-and-breakfast and brought us to the tour. The boat was nice and clean and big. We saw lots of sea life. read more

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I experienced the 12:00 pm tour with Fox Island and what a pleasant surprise. 1. Animals - they take you to the usual spots to see birds, eagles, seals. The highlights were an eagles nest with two eaglets (babies) inside. Walls full of seagulls and puffins. My favorite was seeing two humpback whales on separate occasions. Disappointed didn't see a bear. 2. Lunch - Fox Island was pretty but small. Not much to do other than eat the buffet lunch consisting of a salad with protein and a choice of hot soup. It's buffet so go back if you need to. There's also hot chocolate and lemonade. 3. Crew- Wade, Chuck, Sonia. Good history on the different islands and natural habitat. Got some humor. Voice, tone, delivery was easy to follow. 4. Glacier - Bear glacier but not too close. Good pictures can be taken on a clear day. 5. Facilities - clean and well maintained, has bathrooms and snack bar, has alcohol and regular drinks. Free cookies at the end of tour. read more

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Gayle and I were out on the tour boat for 2 straight days. The first expedition was the Kenai Fjords National Park tour which was highlighted by multiple whale, puffin, and marine mammal sightings, stunning distant peaks, plus up close and person looks at various glaciers. This was our lucky day as we saw so much and the weather cooperated. The send day was the Resurrection Bay Wildlife tour which was a bit more short of whales, but with repeat stunning scenery, plus lunch on Fox Island. There were still a lot of puffins and marine mammals out there, and the weather was even better than the day before. The crew for both days were outstanding. They were laser focused on our safety, plus finding as much out there as possible. Both were long boat rides, but well worth the time, money, and experience. read more

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This tour is the reason we came to Seward. Everything was great except food. 8.5 hours tour included lunch and dinner but was a bit of disappointment on portion size and quality of food. I wasn't expecting to see so many different types of whales during this tour. It was amazing to see so many of them kept coming near by. A couple of dolphins swam along our boat one time. Be sure to bring warm clothes, hat and gloves if you plan on going on the decks. Be prepared for sea sickness. I had a motion sickness wristband, and I thought that was the best $10 I ever paid. Medicine doesn't work for me but this wristband worked. They are sold at the gift shop if you forget to pack them or any other warm clothes. Staff is friendly and they make sure you are comfortable. read more

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This tour was perfect for cramming in a bunch of Alaskan wildlife all into one day. We saw a humpback whale and her calf, otters, harbor seals, tons of sea lions, and puffins! Glacier viewing was also awesome. The only thing missing was a bear! The sea wasn't too rocky for me but my husband who is more sensitive did get a little seasick. I would prepare accordingly. We sat upstairs inside which was perfect to have a "base" and then we could go inside and out as we pleased. Sitting outside the whole time would have been far too chilly. Lunch was nothing to write home about- a chicken wrap that was more lettuce than chicken, granola bar... the cookies they served at the end hit the spot though and the smell wafted up from the kitchen. Would recommend this cruise! read more

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We loved our spring cruise. The lodge was not open just yet but we got to see a humpback whale, sea lions, bald eagles....it was pretty incredible and absolutely majestic scenery no matter where you look. read more

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