Abby and Shoshana were the best Captain and guide ever on our adventure. Saw a lot of wildlife…read moresuch as humpback whales, Mountain Goats, sea otters, puffins, harbor seals, sea lions, super skiddish porpoises and a huge Glacier up close and personal. A must do trip if you are in Seward, Alaska!

My tour with guide Emily was absolutely incredible -- we checked off pretty much everything on the…read morelist! Bald eagles, puffins, orcas, humpbacks, sea otters, seals, sea lions, and glacier calving! I took the 7.5 hour tour and time absolutely flew by we were having so much fun. If 7.5 hours seems like a long time and you're hesitant -- just do it! It's so incredibly worth it! Emily was also so knowledgeable about the area, from the geology to the wildlife, and so helpful and patient when I got seasick (not her fault at all, I am just super prone to it) Overall truly amazing experience, incredibly worth the money and time

Fantastic from start to finish. They were wonderful!!! They did such an amazing job explaining…read morethings 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.

We had such a wonderful day out exploring the glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park…read more 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!

I booked a private 4 hour whale watching trip with Captain Louis for my husband and I and our two…read more18 year old grandkids. He was very prompt in returning emails and arranging time for our viewing. Captain Louis was flexible with his time. His pricing is reasonable. Our morning out was fantastic. He had done some homework and had a plan for our trip. It was fantastic! We saw some orcas. The most fun was finding a large group of feeding humpbacks. I am sure Capt. Louis and I could of stayed out all day! His boat was well maintained and he was expert with his navigating. Thank you again!!

I would highly recommend booking Captain Louis. My husband and I booked Seward Water Taxi for a…read morecustom trip in July 2020. Captain Louis perfectly tailored our trip to our interests and available time. Bear Glacier was a highlight of our trip with Captain Louis. This was one of the most special things I've seen in my life. If you are in Seward, you need to see Bear Glacier and very few operators go there. Bear Glacier completely blew our minds. I know decades from now, I will still think about that time my husband and I went to Bear Glacier. Captain Louis also took us to see various wildlife: birds of all kinds, a humpback whale, otters, seals, and sea lions. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and the area. Captain Louis brought us to spots that the big tour companies don't go, which I really appreciated.

First the positive: Our captain was very friendly, the boat was very nice. We all got fish, and…read morealmost all of us got halibut! Now the narrative: My brother (who's into fishing like I'm into Yelping) came up to visit from FL. He booked for, and paid for this charter. On the day of, our captain had cancelled due to poor conditions. However, my brother still wanted to go out (I outfitted him and my Mom with my waterproof, warm mountaineering gear), weather be damned. After some confusing communications, Crackerjack made it happen. They put us on a boat with a captain and six passengers: us (a group of 3), a couple (2), and a guy from California (1). The other people on the boat were friendly and we started the day in good spirits. The water quickly got really rough, but we endured. No one got seasick. After getting beaten on the waves for over an hour, we got to a spot that was slightly more calm. Within an hour, I caught a halibut! Then my Mom! Then my brother got a salmon! Then the boat started catching less fish. I'd say most of the fist were caught in the first 4 hours. And ALL of the halibut were caught in this time. The seas were ROUGH, and my Mom and I were out in front. Constant wind, constant side-ways rain, and consistent 5 ft swells battered and chilled our bones. (I'm a part-time photographer and I brought my nice camera, I took zero photos because I was afraid of the swells slamming it against the boat and out of my hands, seriously. This is my mountain/ice/snow/rock climbing camera, mind you.) As noon approached the captain asked us if we wanted to do a half day instead of a full day (which was what we paid for)...it was an emphatic yes from the 3 of us, and from California guy as well...who was looking very pale. Then noon hit and my Mom asked the captain "So is this when you go back for a half-day?" and the Captain said "yes, this is when we *would* go back". A hush of horror came over us. Wait...what? We are staying for more of this punishment? (at this point no one was catching anything) My Mom pressed further "are we going back now?". The captain said nothing out loud, but shook his head in the motion of "NO." This was a complete communication breakdown. I'm assuming the couple didn't want to go back when he polled them? Even so, if 4 of us wanted to go back, but 2 of us don't...the 2 overrule everyone else? I guess these boats are not a democracy. We stayed 3 more hours and caught nothing. California guy was grasping onto the boat, trying not to fall over, as he puked. I still have no idea what actually happened, and why we stayed out for another 3-4 hour brutalization. My guess is that Crackerjack wanted to get that sweet, sweet full-day money for all 6 people. So they didn't much care that one person was puking and the other 3 were checked out and catching nothing. Probably a good charter if the weather is good, though.

Captain Jeff rocks. Kept his cool while dealing with 6 full grown children making grotesque jokes…read morethe entire time. He maximized his time fishing and got us a lot of King/Silver/Pink rockfish and halibut.

We had an amazing experience! We were blessed with sunny skies and calm weather. Staff were very…read morefriendly, 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.

The Classic Kenai Fjords Park Tour was great. The catamaran departed on time at 11:30am. The very…read morefriendly 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!

If you are visiting Seward - please book with Seward Ocean Excursions! I was in Alaska for a very…read moreshort work trip and was only able to take one personal day...and this is what I choose to do. I woke up early to drive from Anchorage and it was so incredibly worth it. I was on a full tour - which was only 6 people - and the boat was great; enough space for all 6 people to either be inside or outside on the deck. We had exceptional weather (our guide even said the most rare thing we saw was the top of the mountain range) and it made for a great trip. We saw sea otters, mountain goats (from afar), harbor seals, bald eagles, jellyfish, and were able to follow a pod of orcas for an hour! Our guide was amazing - she was able to help us identify the pods and tell us their story - as well as she had great knowledge of the area, history and all the wildlife we saw. Please support this company - they were incredibly kind, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the natural area they were visiting.

Our first trip to Alaska.. Andrew took us out. We saw everything from puffin to humpback whales to…read morestarfish, otters and tons of seals!! It was an awesome time. Boat was clean and prepared . Andrew was enjoyable and informative. My husband usually gets very seasick, but Andrew did such a wonderful job guiding the boat...Highly recommend the company!!!

What an epic adventure. Cap't Louis treated my friend and I very well and allowed us to feel at…read moreease on his vessel while maintaining the highest of safety standards. We had an awesome 3 days out on the inlet near Bear Glacier with some top tips thanks to him. Highly recommend him and he takes his and your safety and time very seriously.

Great water taxi ride to Kayakers Cove with Capt. Louis. Plenty of room for any gear and people…read more Five of us relied on The Sea Lori to get us out and back on time and there weren't any problems. Meet up with the boat on the launch to the right of the visitor center and you're ready to go. It seems like the Capt. is in high demand, so make sure to call and make a reservation.

It is a small guided fishing trip and 6 people were on that boat. Even though it was a beautiful…read moreday and sea was just so calm, I had a really bad sea sick. Since you are allowed to catch 1 large and 1 small of Halibut per person that the captain and everyone on that boat really helped me to reel in one. And I end up getting the largest one that was about 90lbs. Fish was so nicely cleaned by the captain when we were off. Booking process was very easy on their website and when you email the office, they reply so promptly. They have the best service. Tip! Don't bring a banana FYI, I did...

Outstanding fishing charter with Captain Woody. Couldn't ask for a better adventure or more capable…read morecaptain. We were on a salmon charter and headed out to Montague Island, about 2 to 2.5 hours out of the Seward port. Captain set is up with lines out and shortly we were all catching beautiful King Salmon. Didn't take long to limit out. Heading back to port the captain located a pod of humpback whales, about 20 in total. The whale experience alone was absolutely once in a lifetime. Then there was a sighting of orcas, porpoises, puffins and otters. An unforgettable adventure thanks to our captain. Highly recommend ProFish-n-Sea Charters out of Seward.

My first experience, my friend's second. Darrell comes every year & settled on these folks. A…read morefamily run operation that provides a fun experience in a friendly atmosphere.

Fishing for Alaska Salmon and Halibut, took the over night fishing & tour package and can't even…read moredescribe the fun I had. I saw more wild life than I could describe. We fished, shrimped and ate fresh seafood that we caught. Learned a life time of skills and just down right had a blast. You can join a group, have a private group and pick tour packages to suit every one at prices better than most charters in the area - then on top of that, Captain Wally Shumway goes over the top with more fun than you ever expected on a paid charter. You will not be dissappointed, rain, wind or sunny weather - the fun is abundant. Book in advance or you may miss your chance.

We had a great time with the Puffin crew! Four halibut, two rockfish, and a cod made this a day to…read moreremember. The captain (Manny) dropped us right on top of a great halibut spot. Within minutes of lines going in the water, fish started coming out. The entire boat caught their "overs", and most of us caught our "unders" by 11AM. Manny moved the boat to new spots to find rockfish, salmon and smaller halibuts. The deckhand Bora was quick to help with the tackle, and cleaned the fish on our way back to shore. My wife was horribly seasick most of the day. Manny and Bora were quite helpful. Luckily, she still managed to pull in a few halibut. We'd highly recommend Puffin Charters!

Fantastic charter led by an outstanding Captain and Crewman. Beautiful waters, excellent fishing…read morewith views of glaciers and Gulf of Alaska sea life around us. The Huntress was a nice boat perfect for the weather and adventure. Rod/reel fishing too. No downriggers. You will feel the fish. Wishing I could extend the vacation to fish again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.