Fantastic from start to finish. They were wonderful!!! They did such an amazing job explaining things and stopping for animals. An absolute must do while in Seward. They even handled sea sick passengers like pros and had gluten free lunch options. Everyone was so so nice! It just made for the best day. We chose the 6 hour option which was perfect for us. Enough to see the glacier but not the full day at sea. read more

Major Marine Tours - Boating Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We had such a wonderful day out exploring the glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park. We came pretty late in the season, but they were still offering their full day National Park cruise. As can be the case in the later season, it was raining nearly the entire time we were on the cruise. But we had come prepared with rain gear, and while it would've been nice if it had been more sunny and less foggy, we still had an incredible time. We got to see some glaciers, including the Harding Icefield - which was pretty cool since we hiked up to it the following day from another direction. So much wildlife to see - orcas, puffins, seals, bald eagles... Even though the weather wasn't the best, we still had great animal sightings. All the staff were so incredibly kind and friendly. The tour included lunch. Felt like the lunch was the weakest link of the tour - food could've been a bit better - but all things considered, I wasn't going on the cruise for the food. Towards the end of the cruise, they were able to get some of the glacier ice into the boat and had glacier ice margaritas for sale. Really good price - I believe they were $7 each. The margarita was good, but the ice was incredible. Overall, it was a fantastic experience exploring this portion of the national park. Would highly recommend! read more

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Major Marine Tours is fantastic, I have gone out with them on two separate occasions now and what makes the biggest difference for me is the staff. The staff are the creme de la creme, they really seem to care about their guests and are knowledgeable to boot! The Captain takes us all over the place, but specifically will seek out things if you ask them to, which really gives the tours a personalized and special feeling. I also have an immense amount of respect for the crew of Major Marine Tours in how they show their respect for the wildlife. read more

Major Marine Tours - Mr. otter - Boating Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Our group booked the 6-hour cruise, and given the rough water conditions, I was incredibly impressed with the experience. The crew and captain did an excellent job pointing out wildlife and sharing detailed information about the animals and conservation efforts in the region. We went early in the season and still saw several whales, sea lions, and porpoises. Our cruise also stopped at a glacier, where we spent about 20 minutes taking it in. The crew even scooped up ice from the water so everyone could touch and hold it, which was a really memorable experience. One important piece of advice for anyone considering this tour: take Dramamine before boarding. It doesn't matter whether you book with this company or another one -- the open water can get very rough. Even people on our cruise who insisted they "never get seasick" ended up feeling nauseous or getting sick during the ride. That's not the captain's fault; it's simply the reality of traveling through open sea conditions. What stood out most to me was how attentive the crew was throughout the trip. They checked on passengers constantly, communicated well with each other, and helped anyone feeling sick move to areas with fresh air, which really does help. Because of how professional and caring the crew was, I would absolutely book another cruise with this company. They also provided lunch at the start of the cruise, and it was surprisingly substantial -- definitely not just a basic sandwich situation (IYKYK). Overall, despite the rough seas, this was an incredible experience from start to finish. Between the wildlife sightings, glacier stop, attentive crew, and surprisingly good lunch, I would absolutely recommend this tour. read more

Epic 8.5 hour Kenai Fjords tour! We got lucky and had perfect weather and calm water (a little rough and rocky toward the end in open water). A big shout out to Captain John, Ronan and Carson who were so friendly and informative! We could not have had a better trip! We saw sea otters, seals, sea lions, puffins, humpback whale and the highlight: the orca pods! We saw glaciers and some calving, waterfalls. The scenery is breathtaking! Lunch was included on our trip and was a sandwich, chips and a granola bar. The brownie snack at the end was so decadent. Yum! Throughout the trip, there's also snacks and drinks for sale. Of course we had to try the glacier-ita complete with glacier ice. A shuttle was available to pick us up at the cruise port and we were able to store our luggage with them during our tour. I'll be back some September to hopefully see the whale bubble feeding on my bucket list. read more

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i saw a puffin and sea lions, this boat trip was awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee read more

Major Marine Tours - Boating Near Me - Seward, Alaska

The 8.5 hour Northwestern fjord cruise was so amazing! I cannot say enough good things about Captain Nat and his crew, Scott and Carson. My friend and I discussed how we had never experienced such friendly and attentive customer service anywhere else. The crew was so on top of things whether it was handing out barf bags, pointing out when photo ops were coming, offering to take photos, answering questions, etc. The crew explained that while they couldn't promise any specific sightings, they were in contact with other ships and were planning on making slight adjustments to our route in order to maximize sightings based on what other ships were seeing. This approach really panned out for us because we got to see so much. They offered complimentary tea and coffee on board. They also had complimentary binoculars. Lunch was included and was a sandwich, chips, and a granola bar. Later on, they also came around with brownies. At the end of our trip, Carson also came around with a map showing us what we saw and where. We definitely saw a bit more than she could fit on the map--starfish, lots of seals, otters, etc. but it has the major highlights. I can't recommend this company enough! read more

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We did the 8.5 hours northwestern glacier tour. It is on a smaller vessel which provides a more personalized experience. It has a two person crew - Captain Nat and first mate Jack (the host) were both great, providing interesting and entertaining information and history about the places we passed through. We saw a lot of wildlife, and the different tour vessels worked in coordination to locate the orcas and other whales in the waters. The smaller vessel is more nimble and gets closer to interesting sites (glaciers, wildlife in water or on land or rocks, birds). For the vegetarian lunch we had a sandwich, chips, a granola bar and a cheese slice along with a non alcoholic beverage. They also provided a chocolate brownie snack in the late afternoon. Tea, coffee, hot water, hot chocolate were complementary. They had other snacks such as chips and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for sale. Carrying your own snacks never hurts. The two restrooms with running water on board were clean throughout the 8.5 hours. The vessel does get a little rocky passing through large swells, but a lot of the ride is small with gentle swaying. A few people got sea sick and the host was very helpful to them. Most of the people had sea sickness skin patches or had taken nausea medicines as a precaution. Getting seasick for a long duration is the only thing that can diminish the experience. Overall a great experience and I would recommend major marine tour when visiting Kenai Fjords area. read more

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With the exception of moose, fjords, glaciers, and humpback whales were the others I really wanted to see on my first trip to Alaska. Thanks to Major Marine's 7 1/2 hour fjord and glacier cruise, I was able to fulfill my dream and more. Just be sure to bundle up as the weather on your tour is vastly different than the one you leave behind in Seward. There are indoor and outdoor seating although we spent most of the time outdoors so we don't miss anything but have an assigned table indoors we can leave our stuff behind and to have your sandwich lunch. Barely out the gate and we were welcomed by harbor seals, a bald eagle, and sea otters followed by a mountain goat on the hillside. As we cruised into Kenai Fjords NPS, we followed a pod of killer whales (orcas), before cruising by Holgate Glacier where ice fishing netted some glacier ice to go into margaritas later. Sea otters were lounging on ice floes as we approached Aialik Glacier where we spent enough time to hear it thundering right before calving. As we departed it was the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the glacially carved fjords itself. Came across more orcas but on the other side of the ship was our first sighting of a baby humpback. For me, a humpback will always win. I am happy to say I have now seen humpbacks both in their home of Alaska and my happy place/their breeding ground Maui. Just when I thought our humpback sightings were short lived, another one 15 minutes later decided to entertain us with not one, not two, but three tail slaps once I spared a minute for the stellar sea lions but missing out on those flying horned and tufted puffins. Even our captain Kayleigh said it's not often you have too much wildlife simultaneously. On the way back, a final sendoff by a dall porpoise alongside us. What an action packed day with Major Marines. read more

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We booked a six-hour tour as an add-on to our two night stay at the 360 hotel. The location for boarding was steps away from the hotel, and staff couldn't have been more helpful in getting us onboard the day we sailed. We ordered a luncheon sandwich (included) and most drinks were complimentary onboard. The Captain expertly narrated the cruise tour, which was extremely helpful in pointing out the landscape and native wildlife and inhabitants. Every time he noticed something he thought would be of interest he would make sure to announce it. Viewing was either inside at your assigned table, or you could exit and go outdoors along a narrow walkway . Stairs to the second floor was also accessible, but due to my balance issues and a rolling sea, I didn't chance going on them. The only disappointment I had was that hot chocolate cost an extra $3 per cup. Really? We paid over $225 per person and a hot chocolate isn't part of the included complimentary drinks? Did not make sense to me. The weather absolutely didn't cooperate the day of our cruise - we stayed indoors most of the time, and viewing through the windows from our table was very pleasant. My advice - dress in layers with gloves and a hat - I got chilly during the trip by going outside, coming in to get warm, and then returning outside where the weather chilled me again. The trip was planned five months prior with the hotel combo, saving us 20 percent of the tour cost. However, we met an interesting tourist from Argentina who purchased her ticket that morning. So there's availability if you are in the area. I would definitely recommend this organization for boat trips - it was extremely enjoyable! read more

Went on the 6.5 hour boat tour and OMGG you cannot miss this tour if you are near the Kenai Fjord National Park. It was PERFECT. the staff was incredibly knowledgeable and SO kind. We were barely half out of Resurrection Bay and encountered our first wild life. In addition to seeing BOTH the Aialic and Holgate glaciers up close, we also saw: Porpoises Sea otters Humpback whale (1) Eagles (2) Cormorant Sea lions sunning on rock Orca AT-30 Harbor seals (many) sunning on ice chunks by Aialik glacier Black bear (2) Holgate glacier Fin whale (2) Mountain goat, injured Our boat crew was comprised of Jordan, Alicia, Ricardo, Hayley, Olivia, and Captain John (I'm sure I'm missing a few) but they were ALL excellent and deserve a shout out. Seriously this was the best part of my time in Seward and I want everyone to do this trip! Included lunch and the snack bar were great and had nice selection. The margarita made with fresh glacier ice was pretty cool too. read more

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Did the Resurrection Bay Spring Wildlife Cruise today and this company is amazing. Probably the best day tour I've ever had and I've been to 50 countries. Pristine boat, great crew, unbelievable views, etc. Nice freebies such as coffee, water and tea AND binoculars to use! Saw more than I expected. Great narrative! Thank you. read more

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We had a fantastic time on our 7.5-hour excursion with Major Marine. Check-in and boarding were seamless, and we were assigned specific seats (though you're free to move around or head to the outdoor deck for the best views). Our captain was excellent--very knowledgeable and patient in explaining the history and geology of the area, while doing his best to get us great wildlife sightings. I was pleasantly surprised by how clean the ferry was--even the bathrooms! It was clear the crew worked very hard to make sure everything ran smoothly and that guests had the best experience possible. One of the crew members, Luis, was so nice and shared to us the story about the company etc. Lunch and snacks were included, and I didn't expect the food to be so good--the sandwich was fresh and tasty, and the brownie was so delicious I couldn't resist asking for seconds. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water were available throughout the trip, and they even provided Nikon binoculars for guests to use. We went during shoulder season, and while the weather was rainy and cloudy (typical Alaska!), it didn't take away from the experience. Overall, a truly memorable excursion--I'd highly recommend it. We got to see both Aialik and Holgate glaciers, and few other small glaciers along the way, orcas, sea lions, and otters. read more

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We took a late season (near the end of September) 4-hour wildlife/glacier cruise with Justin as our captain. While (after seeing a couple of bald eagles and cormorants) the trip started off slowly, it ended up being phenomenal. Justin kept in touch with other boat captains to locate wildlife we otherwise would have been unlikely to see... including several Orcas, an unusual sighting this late in the season. He also showed us a number of glaciers and gave an excellent narrative. I highly recommend this tour company. read more

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Great tour, friendly staff, decent lunch, very nicely run you don't wait for anything. It's not crowded they do a great job read more

Major Marine Tours - Boating Near Me - Seward, Alaska

This was our second time cruising with Major Marine Tours. This time we did the 8-1/2 hour tour. The captain and crew were amazing! Very knowledgeable about the wildlife and landscape. We saw several varieties of whales including a pod of orca twice! Also lots of otters, eagles, seals, sea lions and sea birds. A sandwich lunch was provided and there were also alcoholic beverages for purchase. You can get margaritas with glacier ice in them! Definitely a great time! Bring a good camera! read more

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The staff did a fantastic job making everyone comfortable. The captain was very informative and was quick to point out the local wildlife. My mom has mobility issues and again the staff was very helpful with boarding and disembarking. read more

Major Marine Tours - Boating Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We did the 7.5 hour glacier and marine wild life tour. First of all, this tour group does not take you for granted. The cost of the tour is not cheap however, you will get your money's worth. Let me.start with the crew. The whole team works together, all of them will help you board, get settled, serve you food, take your picture, assist you when you are not feeling well, clean up , show you and tell you about the wild life or glacier , and others. They work hard and are very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw 2 glaciers and lots of wild like - 3 kinds of whale (orca, humpback and fin) and spent a lot of time on them while the captain says something about them, fun facts. Saw 2 glaciers and spent quite sometime on each one of them. In fact we witnessed one to be calving several times and stayed the whole time. We recommend this company and Thai tour. Highly satisfied! read more

The crew on this cruise was fantastic. A few kids got seasick during the trip, and they handled it quickly and with a smile. Throughout the cruise, the crew was genuinely kind, always checking in to see if anyone needed anything, handing out ginger chews, and just generally making everyone feel taken care of. The captain did a great job getting us close to wildlife--we saw bald eagles, otters, sea lions, porpoises, whales, and more. One of the highlights was getting up close to Aialik Glacier. The crew even scooped up some glacier ice so we could pose with it and use it for glacier margaritas, which was a fun touch. Tips: * Take seasickness medication if you're prone to it. * Bring a camera with zoom if you want good shots of the wildlife. * If you forget binoculars, don't worry--they have some to borrow. read more

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Took the 6 hour harbor cruise in mid August. OUTSTANDING!!! We saw humpback whales spout, hundreds of harbor seals lounging on glacier ice, puffins skitter across the waves, mountain goats tiny on the hillside, a raft of 13 sea otters, and two sunning stellar sea lions... Crazy! We also saw the glacier calving and got to have Glacieritas after. (Margarita made with glacier ice.) We had perfect weather. Sunny and a calm ocean. Staff was thrilled for us and we were grateful!!! Scenery was stunning. Boat was comfortable inside and out. Spent most of the time outside on the top floor. The front was really windy and cold. The top floor had a wrap around windshield and roof that protected us, yet we were outside. Great seats! We borrowed the binoculars that they had as they were much better than my small travel one. The puffins are so tiny on the big ocean you really need binoculars. And of course to make sure that white dot on the hillside is really a mountain goat like captain said. (It was!) There is a spotter or two on staff so that we all got to see everything that was out there. Highly recommend this company with their new boats and really friendly staff. Memorable cruise! read more

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The 6 hour Kenai Fjords tour was my big splurge when visiting Alaska, this past August. I booked my excursion about 2 weeks out from my preferred date and had no issues finding a slot. Leaving at 8 am was perfect, since we were back by 2 and had time to explore Seward in the afternoon. Check in was easy and they do tell you if rough waters are expected. We went out the day after a storm and the swells were pretty high but manageable. Safety is their first priority and they spent a little more time in Resurrection Bay at the start of the trip to allow conditions to improve before heading out to the Gulf of Alaska. We got out to the Aialik Glacier which, while the destination, it was the whole journey that made this tour magical. Along the way we spotted a pod or orcas, a humpback whale, loads of sea otters, seals, sea lions, two eagles and plenty of puffins. The dramatic scenery of the fjords was unforgettable, even on a gloomy day. The crew was incredible. They went around to guests to make sure they were comfortable and to monitor those who might be seasick. I took Dramamine about 30 minutes before departure and then again about 3 hours in. The only time I felt a little sick was when we were stopped to view wildlife and the boat was rocking. I had planned ahead and bundled up so I could stay out on deck the whole time and enjoy the fresh air. The narration of the crew, their knowledge of the area and the sheer beauty of the fjords made this a truly memorable day. I'd definitely sail with them again and consider a longer excursion to see more of the fjords and other glaciers. 5 star experience from start to finish! read more

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If you want to do a tour in Seward AK, I highly recommend Major Marine. The crew is top notch. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We saw otters, bald eagles, seals, puffins, a humpback whale, and the glacier was amazing. They stopped there so everyone had time to look in awe at it, and take pictures. On the way back we saw a family or Orca. We thought there were about 15. They stopped the boat, turned off the engines and we all got to watch them swim around. Great day thanks to Major Marine Tours! read more

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we took the 6- hour tour in August 2025. It was incredible. The crew is great; the boat is well arranged. the views and wildlife was amazing. read more

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The tour boat was large enough for comfortable seating. Love the enclosed deck and 2 levels of open deck. Booking is pretty easy, through the website. Check-in was a breeze. Waiting area was ample. Boarding process was orderly. The tour itself was interesting, especially going close to the glaciers. We saw a lot of marine wildlife. Weather was not ideal and the ride choppy, but something we have no control of. A lot of people got sick, but the crew was amazing in handling it. They were on top of it, hanging out candies, bag, always asking how passengers felt. They were superb! Captain Trisha (I think, sorry---tour was on 7/6 Glacier Express) is one, a great boat captain, knowledgeable and engaging narrator. Food was ok and Chris (I think) was very efficient. For a long trip, the deck crew was impressive---answering questions, engaging guests---especially the girl doing the glacier ice and how blubber warms the harbor seal---that lady has the nicest smile, and super warm ( in between getting rid off barf bags). People and staff provide the best guest experience and Major Marine surely picked the right ones. I've worked in the hotel service industry for 40 years now---I surely can tell what a smooth operation looks like. Congratulations to you all. read more

The cruise was amazing! We saw Orca, sea otters, humpback whales, pacific loons, puffins, Dahls porpoise and a Fin whale! The crew was super friendly and informative. I highly recommend read more

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This company does customer service right. They are pros at their job, everyone involved is a pro. They must have good training and keep people coming back to work for them. We won a 7.5 hour trip so we decided to book it for Memorial Day weekend, taking the train from Anchorage. The boat set out at 9:30am and we got back around 5pm. Every person on the crew was professional, nice, and 100% knew what they were doing and enjoyed what they were doing. About an hour in we hit rough seas(they were relatively calm, about 2' that day waves. And someone came inside the cabins to make sure everyone was doing ok. They could tell if you were lying also lol. He handed out finger chews, had you go outside if you were feeling queasy, and gave you barf bags. Luckily I didn't neeed mi e but they were so attentive and nice to everyone who got sick. Another crew member came to check about the temperature in the cabin, because it is heated inside the boat. Everyone has assigned indoor seating but you can sit anywhere outside, go to the top, front, back and any unassigned seating inside too. It doesn't matter did you have an interior seat rather than by a window because you can still see views. We saw the tail of a humpback whale pretty close to the beginning which was rare, we saw seals as we were leaving the docks, we saw sea lions as we passed by Little Rock islands, we saw 4 black bears near the glaciers we stopped at, we saw a fin whale, and we saw orcas after communicating with a nearby rafter boat who led us to them towards the end of the day. The captain is professional and tells us what we are looking at, what to expect, about the different glaciers and animals, and explained how we are required to keep our distances from whales as to not disturb them. Everyone doing these cruises are very respectful of the animals and all of the boats out in the water communicate what animals they are seeing so other boats can see them. On the boat they have free coffee, tea, and water. For sale they have soda, alcoholic drinks, and some snacks(candy bar, chips, Mac and cheese cup, cup of noodle) around 11:30-noon they got all of the lunch sandwiches out. You pick what you want when you book the trip. I picked veggie since I'm avoiding deli meats at the moment. It was a potato bun with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber on it. Hummus on the side, a piece of tillimok cheddar cheese, and a bag of chips. They have condiments to put on too. Comes with a drink as well(sprite, coke, ginger ale, pink lemonade) You can buy a picture of your group that you take before you get on the boat, and they even scoop up some glacier water for margaritas towards the end. They also have nice binoculars you can use at no charge but we brought our own. They also give you a map of animals you could see and what route your boat is taking depending on length of your cruise. I would for sure book something with this company again, but the 7.5 was a little long for me even though we got to see a lot. More time on the water means more of a chance to see whales, and depending on time of year to see the whales. Call them if you want to see whales and what's the best options. If you stay at the 360 hotel you get a discount of a cruise. Also if you book two cruises in one season you can get a %20 discount which is cool. Also just take some dramamine or Bonine before you get on the boat(takes 45 minutes) Just do it trust me. They sell it also. read more

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I had an amazing time! Saw tons of beautiful wild life. Orcas, sea lions, otters, porpoises, and eagles. Staff was amazing! Shout out to Jack and Ricardo. So much knowledge and awesome customer service. 10/10 would do it again! read more

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Great tour!!! We booked the 6 hour tour through the Kenai Fjords. The tour left at 8 am and boarding/ check in begins at 7am. Dress in layer and a raincoat/wind jacket is very helpful. The 6 hour tour was breathtaking. We saw incredible marine life to include dolphins, whales, otters and seals. The Holgate Glacier was surreal and the landscape was just indescribable. Let's not forget the crew of this vessel!!! Incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and great sense of humor! Our Captain Kayleigh( I hope I got your name right!!!!) was an absolute pro and provided legit educational info that you actually wanted to hear! It wasn't rehearsed or forced. I learned so much!!! Worth the money! And don't forget to pre order your lunch! It just enhances your experience and commitment to enjoying this once in a lifetime experience!!! read more

We were in a group of 15 and took a 4 hour Kenai Fjords for with the Major Marine tours. Parking: There is big parking lot in front of the hotel where you have to checkin for the tour. Checkin: You have to checkin at the front desk at the hotel. Easy checkin process. Clean Public restroom are available in lobby. Onboarding: It was bit strange as we had no choice in terms of seating. We wanted to sit on the window side but then we were assigned the seats in the middle of the boat. Out of 15 no one was assigned a window seat. When we bought the tickets there was no option to select the seats. It was disappointing to not a get a window seat. Food: They served the food right before the bump part starts. People were puking and the OT was not a good scene. I would recommend them to ask people to have a light breakfast or provide the breakfast within the first 30 minutes so people get enough time to settle it. Staff: The staff was great. When the bumpy part of the trip started they did their best to help the travelers. They did everything to make all of us comfortable during the trip. They paid especial attention to those who were having sea sickness and started puking. They provided bag and deposed the bags full of puke. That's the ultimate level of dedication. We made several stops to see birds,animals but the best view was of the glacier. Loved everyone moment i spent in front of the glacier. Overall it was a wonderful experience minus the sea sickness part. Hats off to the wonderful crew onboard. read more

An amazing tour with delightful guides. I opted for the longer tour about 7 or 8 hours. We saw whales jumping out of the water a few times and some near the boat. I got amazing video and pictures. We saw otters washing their face with their little paws right near the boat. Puffin birds were flying around too. Seeing the glacier and colors up close was also amazing. Alaska is so gorgeous and MM boat seems to make sure its guests see it all. I went a 2 nd day on a shorter tour and we also saw Humpbacks jump out that day. On the first tour, we also saw the bubble feeding technique which apparently is rare but it all happened in front of our boat! If anyone wants to see all my photos, message me and I'll send you my social media names so you can see the magic read more

It was a rainy day in September but the captain and staff made this trip through Resurrection Bay very enjoyable. We saw whales and other wildlife. read more

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We went on one of the last few days of the season for a 6 hour tour and it was absolutely amazing. We were lucky that we had complete sun and mostly calm seas for the entire trip. This may have biased my review but let me say that even in bad weather this is likely a great tour. First, the crew was great. They were friendly, helpful, competent with an infectious attitude that made you excited to learn all about the area. Second, the boats are clean, comfortable, well equipped and surprisingly quiet. We were lucky and got to see a pod of Orcas in Resurrection bay that hung out around us for quite a bit of time. Beyond that we got to see Dall's Porpoises, Sea Otters, Sea Lions and Harbor Seals. The calm seas also allowed us into some small passages and took us up to Aialik Glacier to watch some up close calving which was both loud and cool. This was about the best part of our Alaska trip and worth every cent that they charged. read more

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Seeing Kenai Fjords with Major Marine Tours was the highlight of our trip! 10/10 would recommend to anyone planning any Alaska trip My husband and I booked the 7.5 hour tour, and we weren't sure what to expect, especially after a very mediocre Denali bus tour. However, we are so glad we booked a tour with Major Marine Tours! A few things made this experience better than the Denali tour: 1) we could get up and walk around 2) we had a lot more space 3) we learned a lot more about wildlife thanks to some enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff Some delightful surprises: 1) we saw a variety of animals: orca whales , porpoises , otters , jellyfish , a bear , eagles , etc 2) a delicious brownie at the very end of the trip 3) no feelings of motion sickness whatsoever (this is coming from someone who is usually sick on boats) 4) preventative seasick medication is available for purchase if you feel inclined to try some 5) tea and coffee (including decaf) available on tap at a self serve station 6) the option to get a margarita or mock tail made with glacier ice Other wonderful things: 1) Staff were very friendly and went above and beyond to make our your memorable . Special shout-out to Carl for giving our daughter a little coloring book and me some ginger chews just in case I felt sick. Also a shoutout to the male staff member with round glasses who said he is a national park photographer; he took a great pic of my family! 2) overall crowd was very nice and not obnoxious (contrary to some of the crowd on the Denali bus tour) Things to keep in mind: 1) For those traveling with young children: strollers aren't allowed, but car seats are 2) if you do bring a stroller, you can have it be held at the gift shop desk while you are on the tour 3) vegetarian sandwich is pretty skimpy, so be sure to bring some extra snacks 4) some of the outdoor deck is covered. So, even if it rains, you won't necessarily get wet. Only suggestion for improvement would be to offer some healthier options during lunch; for example: sparkling water instead of soda, pretzels instead of potato chips, an apple or banana or less sugary granola bar. I realize I may be more health conscious than the average person, but I do think some more nutritious sides would be greatly appreciated. Overall, 10/10. Book with this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

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We did the 7.5 hour boat ride and wow - the views and wildlife were stunning! The customer service was absolutely top notch. Beware if they tell you the seas are rough, it's NO JOKE! We rode out on a day with 8-foot swells in the seas and about half the people on board were making use of their sea sickness bags. I was in particularly bad shape and the staff were just amazing, checking in on the sicker passengers, bringing fresh supplies, and trying to ease anxiety. read more

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We recently booked the 6hr excursion. CPT Laura, Jordan and the crew were phenomenal. The ship was immaculate and extremely well cared for. The crew - absolutely professional and first rate. read more

When I say you had to be there, you had to be there. Don't hesitate on taking this amazing tour. we took the 7 1/2 hour tour that visited to active Tidewater glaciers, and there was an abundance of marine life. We saw orca, humpback, sea lion, otter, dolphin, and the list goes on an on. The captain was knowledgeable and attentive on finding us the best sea life. He took time when we found anything, so both sides of the boat could see while being respectful to the marine life. The tour was the highlight of our trip, and got you closer to the tidewater glaciers than any cruise ship could read more

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Excellent! We had Captain Marcelle, who was fantastic. The entire crew was friendly, caring and professional. We were in good hands throughout the 7.5 hour trip. We saw a super-pod of orcas, a humpback whale, Stellar sea lions, jellyfish, a raft of North American sea otters, and a circus of puffins. Unforgettable moments: Sailing slowly toward the glacier ... seeing (and hearing) brash ice bumping gently against the side of the boat .... witnessing the spectacular calving of the glaciers. Pro tips: Dress warm. Bring gloves. (I took Dramamine the night before just in case, but we had a calm day on the water.) read more

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So fun. Don't feel like you have to take Dramamine unless you really need it; I didn't as I wanted to be alert. Boat was clean and we saw so much. I'd go again! read more

Today, we took a 6 hour tour with Major Marine Tours and Captain Tanner and his crew. . We had a fabulous day. Our Captain was excellent. He guided us through the waters of the Gulf of Alaska with precision all the while explaining what we could expect and going out of his way to provide us with the best experience. We learned a wealth of information from Captain Tanner and his incredible crew. We saw several species of beautiful whales, bald eagles, puffins, sea lions, otters, several cool species of birds and breathtaking glaciers. We had a lunch on board and delicious brownies. Captain Tanner and his crew were extraordinary in the way that they informed us, cared for us and educated us. This was a once in a lifetime experience for my husband and myself. I can't express strongly enough how touched we were to be able to journey to the Kenai Fjords National Park and see magnificent sites while learning about Alaska's rich history, glaciers, native cultures and animal species. Thank you a million times over to Captain Tanner, Anissa, Jordan, Alysha, and Sydney. You all worked hard today to make our experience a safe, educational, enjoyable and memorable adventure. We are grateful and appreciative! read more

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As others have said already this company really goes above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable. I get motion sickness on boats and they continually checked in with me to make sure I was okay. They also noticed that I'm not very stable (health issues), and they helped me get outside on the boat so I could see the wildlife etc. In April, we saw Dall's porpoises, mountain goat, sea otters, sea lions, and a bald eagle (and a lot of water fowl). What makes this company stand out though is what happened after the cruise. My kids lost the brochure that had the animals listed and were sad about not having it. I called and asked if they could mail me one and they did! Amazing service and this is a company that truly cares about their customers. read more

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