Seward Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Tour
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Make the most of your time in Seward with a pre- or post-cruise shore excursion through Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a six-hour voyage on Alaska's most popular wildlife and glacier cruise, coasting past alpine and tidewater glaciers amid the fjords of Harding Icefield. You’ll view migratory seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, and keep your eyes out for whales and other wildlife viewing while aboard the boat. Enjoy complimentary lunch and onboard commentary from the captain as you take in the magnificent sights!
Your experience
Stop 1
In Kenai Fjords National Park, over half of the landmass is covered by the enormous Harding Icefield, a thousand-foot block of ice that dates back to the last Ice Age. The Harding spills out in all directions in the form of glaciers. Some stretch northwest into rugged hills of the Kenai Peninsula. Others—five of them, to be exact—reach as far as the sea along the craggy coast of the Gulf of Alaska.
Stop 2
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 2,400 islands, headlands, rocks, islets, spires and reefs and is known for its abundance of seabirds.
Stop 3
Navigate through Resurrection Bay as our captain guides you through to Kenai Fjords National Park.
Stop 4
Watch out for seabirds, waterfalls and hanging glaciers in Thumb Cove
Stop 5
Visit either one of two spectacular tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Aialik Glacier is surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests and towering mountain peaks. Visitors may see spectacular calving events as ice chunks break and crash into the ocean. Keep an eye for harbor seals.
Stop 6
Visit either one of two spectacular tidewater glaciers, Aialik or Holgate. Like Aialik, Holgate Glacier is surrounded by steep cliffs, dense forests and towering mountain peaks. Visitors may see spectacular calving events as ice chunks break and crash into the ocean. Though rare, black bears have been sighted on the beaches in Holgate arm
What’s included
- Onboard wildlife guide
- 6-hour sightseeing cruise
- Lunch
- On-board restrooms
- Tea and coffee
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Please call us to schedule a pick-up at an area hotel or Seward Port within 24 hours of check-in please.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; layers are recommended
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars and camera recommended
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This tour is not recommended for travelers that need to board a cruise line before 5:30 pm.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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